The Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre at Ghiza, Egypt, 1963. The Second Pyramid, called by the Egyptians (Great is Khefrē). was erected by Khefrē, who was called Khephren by the Greeks. Owing to the greater height of the rock plateau on which it stands, it appears higher than its larger neighbour. The perpendicular height of this Pyramid is now 447 1/2 ft. (originally 471 ft.), each side of th Read on...
My spreadsheet planner has an asterisk against today- Ive marked it HARD. Eek. Reason being coastal section with possibility of impassable beach plus the Irwin Inlet crossing with the canoe (theres always a chance that there might not be a canoe or there will only be one meaning multiple crossings towing canoes from one bank to the other). At any rate, great sunrise and Im walking by 0700 and the Read on...
We must have been pretty tired woke at 8.30am SA time (1.5hrs ahead of WA). Admittedly, there were a couple of awake periods due Jane says me snoring. I never snore, however I do have a little head cold that probably contributed to the roar. We have a quiet, secluded, away from everyone camp spot. The wind is up and hasnt eased at all. Initially cold, however it has warmed considerably.
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Earlish morning to get going along the Eyre Peninsula for a getaway break. The kayaks were loaded in the back of the Elgrand and the boat hitched to the tow ball and we were off for a four and a half drive through to Whyalla.
Stopping at Redhill for a Mrs Mac Pie and some air in the tyres, the car ride went quick going past lovely ocean views once we passed Port Pirie. Just outside of Port August Read on...
So after the night of France Passion, well not in the biblical sense if you read my last blog, we rise early and go to start the motorhome and guess what, the bleeding immobiliser would not let us start it - me thinking OMG and Mike thinking well maybe day 2 could be France Passion in the literal sense, ha ha. Anyway, we tried the other keys and wowee it started so thank goodness for this.
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This day started like all the others. We get up, get ready for the day, take our luggage to the bus, and go to breakfast. We always have appointed times to do all these things. I usually set an alarm on my phone so Im not late to the bus.
Today our goal was The Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and overnight n Killarney. I enjoy the bus ride to and from places. Many people sleep, but not meIm to Read on...
Today we awoke to a strong drizzle in Takatz Bay, which from all accounts the area is in serious need of rain. So, we tried not For the morning, Ken and I chose the open kayak, so we could head out on the water for as long or as short as we wanted, between We decided to wait until the first rush was over, which became a as due to the weather, only two others were braving the drizzle. We were joi Read on...
To continue our Indian journey. After what felt like a whole day and what turned out to be hours we finally had our rental car and we were on our way. Nikkie used her pin on google to mark the spot to return the rental car. At the time we were really hoping we would find this place again because it was in the back alley of a back alley. Leaving Delhi the roads were 5 to 6 lanes and there was no o Read on...
When you do something, if you fix your mind on the activity with some confidence, the quality of your state of mind is the activity itself. When you are concentrated on the quality of your being, you are prepared for the activity
I didnt plan to be exiled from India for four years. But thats a long story (and a long wait before again being granted a visa for India). Suffice to say, I have somehow Read on...
The Croats use a peka, a dome or terracotta, cast iron, or steel lid that is heated by burning wood beneath it. After it is heated, the food to be cooked is placed in a round tray underneath the peka. The peka is used primarily to cook fish or octopus. But potatoes and vegetables are always a addition, often the star of the dish (who else says that?). The potatoes tend to suck up the flavor of th Read on...