So as always, with us, starting out was a little rough. Terry finished playing with the St. Marys Community Band at the annual Firemans Ice Cream Social and we immediately jumped into action. We are the set up and take down crew, but for this event we didnt have to drag out much equipment, so not as much to put away. Biggest problem is Terry is a talker and just cant pass up a good conversation. W Read on...
Diego Maradona is dead. One of the greatest footballers of all time – perhaps the greatest – died yesterday, November 25th, in Buenos Aires at the age of 60. Nine ambulances arrived to try and revive him after he was found lifeless, apparently from a heart attack, shortly before midday at his rented home. Maradona had been recovering from brain surgery.
The Argentinian President has decreed t Read on...
16km north of Patea and 12 km south of Hawera is a rest area at the bottom of the Manawapou Hill. To the left of the rest area is a locked farm gate with a stile next to it. Climb over the stile and you will find yourself on the old Ingahape Rd which closed many years ago, but is still sealed so is perfect for walking on. Follow it for 1km and you will arrive at the Manawapou Viaduct.
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PERSEPOLIS WAS ONCE THE RICHEST city on earth - the glittering capital of the Achaemenid Empire. At the heart of the city lay the royal palace - a wonder of gold and silver, ivory, and precious stones. From there, Xerxes planned his war against Greece - and the treasure of a vast empire piled up in the
In 330 BCE, Persepolis was captured by Alexander the Great. Before he left the city, he ordere Read on...
After crossing the border from Sweden into Norway, it was then another 100kms drive on to Oslo through heavy traffic on a hilly forest road. We sneaked in and helped ourselves to a free shower and a tidy up at the Youth Hostel (a pricey 25Kr per night) but decided against staying overnight. We then had a night out on the town at ‘Club Remember, where we had for the evening with local gals Else a Read on...
La regla general es que, despus de 10 aos en la ciudad, se le considera oficialmente neoyorquino. Personalmente, me consideraba a m mismo de una manera antes de ese perodo de tiempo (y todava lo hago a pesar de que ya no vivo all). S que puede parecer una tontera, pero cuando me mud al distrito financiero de Nueva York, la ciudad y yo tuvimos un vnculo instantneo. Hay mucho que amar en Nueva York, Read on...
This morning we packed the car for the second last time before we pack up for the big drive home on Wednesday. First stop, the General Store to buy another cask of water and some food in case we need it for lunch. Food and water sorted we popped along to Menindee Auto Repairs to see if we might be able to organise a replacement bolt for the LED strip light that is currently gaffer taped on at one Read on...
The boat passes under a number of historic bridges reflecting the history of Melaka including a foot bridge that resembles the Rialto Bridge of Venice. Further down the river is the Pirate Park, a conventional amusement park with Ferris wheel, bungee trampoline and a rocking pirate ship.
Linking Kampung Hulu to the Old Central Market, this wooden bridge was built during the heydays of Portuguese Read on...
I couldnt believe it! I got a campsite at Bicentennial from Saturday to Monday on Memorial Day weekend! There are just 3 sites at this coveted location. Optimal days on a long weekend? It was meant to be!!
We spent Saturday morning doing the usual; visiting choo choo in town and whatnot. After lunch, we packed up the car and hit the road close to 2 pm. As we approached the city, the sun was start Read on...
Life is good....very good. We are still at our rented cottage on Keuka Lake. Only a few more days to enjoy this easy living life we have accustomed to. Hope you have found yourselves relaxed and liking this experience. Its so much more fun knowing you are swimming right along with us. We heard your panicked screams as you entered the chilly water but once you immersed yourself, we heard your screa Read on...