Computer zei : Aankomst 12:15u, hoogte 422m, 22°, 74 km, verbruik 7,8 l /100km, gemiddeld 35 km/u, reisduur 2:06 uur.
Korte rit van het hooggelegen Laruns afdalend naar Lourdes. Het plaatsje in de Pyreneen dat we van in onze jeugd slechts kenden uit de verhalen en de fotoboeken van onze ouders en grootouders die hier hun allereerste reis op hotel naar het buitenland meemaakten. Voor een bedevaar Read on...
Our first full day in South Africa, we embarked in a tour of the Cape Peninsula, driving along the coast along mountains, coves, and beaches to Cape point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula.
After a stop in Clifton to see the spectacular bay view, we followed Victoria Road in the direction of Camps Bay which provides a glimpse of the exclusive Llandudno suburb and beach and around the Read on...
The Jewish Quarter is considered to be the inner part of Budapest District 7. It was here that Jewish people started settling down in the late 18th century (the medieval Jewish Quarter the on the Buda side was decimated during the battle between the European allied forces and the Ottomans in 1686.)
Budapests rapid urbanization and economic development at the time presented plenty of business oppo Read on...
Another lovely day for a bike ride. Todays route was up to Cow Ark, past Marl Hill Farm, through Newton and Dunsop Bridge and home via Middle Lees and Cow Ark. So a little more challenging than some of our other routes.
Our virtual journey would be continuing south east winding through more and tiny villages all with signs trying to entice us in to try, and buy, their champagne. Hilly for most o Read on...
Most North Americans would shudder at the thought of themselves or others loudly slurping while eating, but in Japan, its not only expected, but encouraged. Its believed that the practice originated as an olfactory experience — slurping soba noodles simply augmented the aromatic flavors when air was taken in through the mouth at the same time. From there, as other dishes such as ramen proliferat Read on...
Borough Market in Southwark is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, dating back to at least the 12th century. The present buildings were built in the 1850s with additions in the 1860s and an entrance designed in the Art Deco added on Southwark Street in 1932. Significant changes to the buildings have been made over the years as a result of successive expansions to the nearby railw Read on...
Entrance to Luxembourg American Cemetery. The cemetery contains the graves of 5,076 service members who were killed in the Battle of the Bulge and the advance to the Rhine during World War II. Established in 1944 and dedicated in 1960. DSC_0313
Our hotel in Luxembourg, the Novotel, was located in the Kirchberg neighborhood. The Kirchberg Plateau is an area in northeast It is not as well known by Read on...
Another early start, left hotel at 8am for drive to Dead Sea, not sure quite what to expect but looking forward to it.
Had stop at Karak Castle which was great, very much my thing, walking through history where people once lived.
Onto Dead Sea but stopped on way for takeaway lunch 1 dinar, hope I can add video, was well worth the money.
Arrived at ‘Holiday Inn yep though I was back home but r Read on...
More sightseeing in Broken Hill today. We drove out to the Living Desert State Park where Cathy paid our fee at the PayBay. The payment was made for four people, but only produced one ticket. Hmmn, what to do when we are in two cars?? Cathy and Bernie had just decided to tear it in half when the ranger happened along. He agreed that sharing the ticket between the cars worked for him!
We made our Read on...
3rd May - Our tour with Nikola today started in the Wallenstein gardens and then a journey on the iconic tram - Tram 22
It follows one of Pragues most scenic routes, passing by the National Theater to Staroměstsk and Malostransk metro stations, and continuing up to the Belveder, Prague Castle and Pohořelec, with some stunning views along the way.
Like the Palace, they were built in the Italia Read on...