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Nous voici donc prts entrer en Italie... A ce propos, ni la France, ni la Suisse, ni lItalie ne nous a jamais arrts leurs postes frontires... On se demande pourquoi on devait apporter son certificat de vaccination... mais cest ainsi... en effet la LIBERTE existe encore dans ce monde... Read on...
We spent a week at Mana Island, in the Mamanuca Group, off Viti Levus east coast. It was all fairly rustic and laid back, and we spent most of the week just lazing around, either on the beach or by the pool. The Kids Club did an excellent job of entertaining our offspring, giving Issy and me some much needed us time. There were excellent beaches on both sides of the island, so if we found ourselve Read on...
Der erste Teil, immerhin 160 km, war durchs Gebirge und pausenlos kurvig. Rtselhafter Weise gab es praktisch keine Straenschilder, aber dann kam unerwartet ein Warnschild, dass eine Kurve kommt. Und bitte was ist mit all den anderen Kurven, die ein unbeschildertes Leben fhren mssen??
Auch hier waren fast alle Siedlungen nur noch temporr bewohnt, 20 km auf solchen Straen ist fast zu weit, um tglic Read on...
3rd May - Throughout the 80s and 90s, Comuna 13 was considered one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. It was run by violent drug trafficking organizations, who used the poor, sprawling hillside barrio as a transit route in and out of the city, and served as a stronghold for guerrillas, gangs, and paramilitaries.
Santi spoke about the raid on Comuna 13 in 2002 where the residents we Read on...
Bohinj is located in the heart of the Julian Alps. The most extensive and highest mountain range in Slovenia & is also the most part of the Alps.
Despite the thick snow our guide stepped up close to the statue giving tribute to 4 brave men who were the first to climb Mount Triglav.
In 1778 4 brave men from Bohinj were the first to climb Triglav. These were a surgeon, a miner, a hunter & an army Read on...
The travel time to Chambers was only about 30 minutes- fantastic- and we arrived to this amazing retreat amidst the rainforest. We were really excited here, as it was said to be a Mecca for some amazing birds and especially mammals. It was fabulous. Similar to OReillys rainforest retreats, the lodges were set above ground so you are at height, making it perfect for the birds to visit the balcony Read on...
In 1998 I took my first walking holiday. The United Kingdom is a good locale for walking holidays, because villages dot the landscape and the paths are protected from encroachments. We drove from Barnstaple, where we stayed overnight, to the beginning of our country walk. At that time I favoured video (digital tape) over still photography (35mm film). Some of the photos in these posts are captured Read on...
Its 5.30am and the alarm is buzzing annoyingly. Oh well at least its buzzing. I have had another disturbed night dreaming that we missed the plane because I couldnt find anywhere to park our hire car? What! that was returned a week ago!
We get up for a breakfast if our left overscoco pops, choc au pain and orange juice! We are only 15 minutes walk from the bus station which has a very efficient a Read on...
If it is August, it is time to visit dear friends, Ken and Debbie in Southern California near Westlake Village. I am looking forward to a break from the heat, as well as some marathon card and table games with them. And I am sure we will have a gathering of friends for a barbecue at their wonderful condo at Sherwood Country Club. If you dont know Sherwood, here is a brief history: This land was pu Read on...
Weve gathered a list of airlines that were once prominent names in the sky, of which are gone now but not forgotten.
Mohawk Airlines (not that I can recall, and no, I never got the haircut either)Why it died: Labor issues and strikes forced a merger with Allegheny Airlines. Fact: Hired the first flight attendant in the U.S.
Allegheny Airlines (I recall a puddle jumper on US Scair that connect Read on...