We could not resist an early morning bike ride and a splash in the ocean before setting off to Tsitsikama only 100km away; another stop on the Garden Route. We drove our bicycles through the nicely build canal area of St Francis Bay, admiring the gorgeous waterfront properties and the folks being active in their kayaks, canoes and jet skis. Some kids were already out and about jumping in and out Read on...
Today we began our journey along the infamous Gibb River Road, passing through the King Leopold Ranges before arriving at Bell Gorge. Lovely waterfalls and clear waters. We didnt go in but there were people swimming.
We continued on to our camp for the next two nights at the Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. Paul, our driver, rang through on the telephone for the gates to be opened for us. This once Read on...
The bus journey to the hotel took about an hour to an hour and a half. Im glad that there was only eight of us on the bus as it meant we got to spread out. The driver was in full hazmat gear and roped off from us. It was weird leaving the airport and driving along the empty roads. Traffic must have really dropped off now there are so few international flights and I presume domestic flights still a Read on...
As one of the perfect examples of a modern city, Toronto has some incredible buildings and structures that appeal to not only Canadians but also people all over the world.
We started our virtual tour at St.Lawrence Market, located in Torontos historic Old Town, the St. Lawrence Market has seen many faces since its construction in the 17th century. Along with being a marketplace, the St. Lawrence Read on...
Today we head south along The Track to Katherine... well they called it The Track when I was here in 1980. I havent heard that term used this time, so maybe its improved. That wouldnt be hard. It was, and still is, the only road into and out of Darwin, and in those days you took your life in your hands using it. If you happened across a road train on one of its hundreds of sharp narrow bends, well Read on...
Yesterday morning, May 13th 2022, I learnt from the Guardian newspaper that Robert Gillmor, the bird artist, had died. I was slightly shocked. He is probably the most famous person I have ever spoken to. We have several things he loved birds; he was Reading born and bred; he was a teacher (at Leighton Park School in Reading); he knew my mother.
I first came across him in Reading in the At that t Read on...
The gray sky is due to smoke, and what looks like water is the floor of the Bay - the water is way off in the distance.
Now that weve been here for a whole day, our 2nd night went well because weve somewhat used to the different kind of sleeping arrangement, today is sort of a normal type of day.
The point of the RV rental this week is to learn about the RV life and whether it will be to our lik Read on...
Many of you are big fans of Starbucks. Fine. I am a big fan of Peets Coffee. Fine. But when I travel, where do I get my coffee? First, I always bring my Peets French Roast with me. I try to make a cup or two in my room with the coffee maker (mostly poor quality, by the way), before I head out to breakfast or just more coffee. Second, I tend to skip Starbucks in favor of a local, or less popular pl Read on...
We got away early around 6.30am and reached the border some 4 hours later for a late breakfast. The crossing took around 1.5 hours, but we gained 30 minutes by putting our clocks back. No hassles on either side of the border. Most of the time was spent queuing up for duty free goods, where I picked up a bottle of Scotch for USD4.
It was a long drive (over 500 kms) into Erzerum and we didnt arriv Read on...
Most of us think about feta when to Greek cheese. And it is Greeces most popular cheese. According to Greek myth, Aristaeus, the son of Apollo, learned how to make cheese from the nymphs, and later taught mere mortals the gift of cheese making. But we do know that Greek cheese has been around since the 8th century BC. Cheese remains an integral part of Greek diet and cuisine. Nearly every meal, fr Read on...