While many east coast cities, namely New York, and Boston, can be quite expensive, Washington, DC is more affordable. Why? Because many attractions in the city are free, easily accessed by public transportation, and appeal to wide range of ages. Here are a few to consider on your next trip to our nations capitol. The National Mall, and all of the monuments and memorials are free. You can visit Pre Read on...
Perhaps you already heard some fado and did not know it. Fado is a type of singing that originated officially in the 1820s, though its origins may extend further. This type of singing is known for its melodious, melancholy, and expressive style. In fado, the musician will sing about the hard realities of everyday life, with a balance of resignation and hopefulness that a resolution to its torments Read on...
Today we got up at our Elim Bank Guest House and went downstairs for breakfast. Because its a small breakfast room you sign up for your breakfast time. Ours was We had several choices but I wanted the yogurt parfaits because the owner made her own for the yogurt. It was delicious.
This is one of the most delightful places we have stayed. Its a 169 year old Victorian era home with 7 guest rooms. Read on...
Back in London again and sponging off the Canberra nurses in Hammersmith, the first task for the day to renew the rego on the Kombi, which we did with no problems. I then caught up with cousin Peter for lunch before making my way over to the Chelsea apartment of a good friend from Sydney, Janie. I chatted with her and her flatmate Annie before we adjourned to the pub for several jars. We then deci Read on...
Time to leave Townsville and the Coral Sea, and head just over one hour north to the tiny hamlet of Crystal Creek, the region containing some of Queenslands best waterfalls. First stop was Big Crystal Creek, which features Big Crystal Rock Slides and Paradise Pool. The water is literally crystal clear (and croc free), and after enjoying a swim in the falls and sliding down the rock slides, we drov Read on...
I think its safe to say that 2020 was a year like no other in many ways. Filled with extraordinary challenges and highs and lows, the global coronavirus pandemic has changed life for nearly all of us in innumerable ways. Restrictions on activities and lock downs imposed by governments took many forms. For months the issued restrictions on normal daily life were far reaching and imposed serious h Read on...
After last nights Flamenco exhibition, it would be difficult to find anything more fun in Sevilla, so its time to move on again. This time were leaving Spain again, even if its just for a few hours, to visit Gibraltar, which is actually part of Britain. We cant actually bring the bus into Gibraltar, both because its too big to get very far, but more because the bus and our luggage inside are subje Read on...
Today was a travel day. We had breakfast at our hotel where we had another pancake machineI know Im just a big kid but its fun to watch it plop the pancakes into Your plate. This one was even newerit was a no touch.. just wave your hand and it went to work.
We had about a 5 1/2 hour drive to our home for the next three days in Gardiner, MT, the north entrance to Yellowstone near the Roosevelt Arc Read on...
David Bowie spent one of the most fruitful periods of his career living in Berlin with fellow musician Iggy Pop. During this time, he kept himself separated from drugs and alcohol in a city divided. Bowie knew a different Berlin than that which exists today.
We started our tour with Martin at Potsdamer Platz for many years the location of a ghost station. When the Berlin Wall was built on August Read on...
We continue to enjoy this lovely little country. I made a mistake when I said it was built of sandstone, it is in fact limestone, which is porous and the sea levels under Malta are rising, and the subterranean caves are gradually filling with sea water which is bad news for the distant future. However, at the moment all is well. We have had some lovely food here. Of note is the De Mondion, a Miche Read on...