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...
On my second day in Bulgaria, I went to Vasil Levsky school in Kolarovo to meet Vilma. I taught English in this school in the Peace Corps in 2000 and 2001. Vilma taught English and was my mentor. I forgot that school was still in session but only half days for wrapping up final exams. Some of the teachers were in the staff room; it felt like I had never left. They had flowers for me. Many teachers Read on...
A sprite invaded my mind and persuaded me to walk to the Crossroads Farmers Marketto fulfill my minor need to buy the cauliflower I forgot last Sunday. The sprite argued that this was one of the last warm days of summer, and furthermore that the distance was certainly no greater than the walks I do when hiking. Plus, the route was mainly along streets and paths.
The air was a delightful blend o Read on...
I went to a football match today . It has been a long time but I found myself in the stands watching the beautiful game. Something different to travelling and the first event of the year where crowds have been allowed to gather to watch a football match. We were sitting up in the gods . Row X - we couldnt get any higher if we tried . We were waiting for the game to start . We had arrived early. We Read on...
Looking for a peaceful beach to unwind, heal spiritually, and soak up some sun, ushered me to on the Big Island Hawaii. Kona pleasantly surprised me. The island vibe captured my heart immediately. Now, it is my favorite destination. Royal Kona Resort became my home away from home on my first trip. I chose this hotel because it had all the amenities I sought. This way I would not have to leave the Read on...
Bayeux is de eerste bevrijde grote stad na De stad is de slag om Normandi ongeschonden doorgekomen en het heeft dan ook nog een knus centrum, adellijke paleizen en een prachtige kathedraal. Het Centre Guillaume le Conqurant herbergt een grote trekpleister: de Tapisserie.
Dit bezoek nam ons bijna de hele dag in beslag. We moesten er van op de 2 maal naar toe wandelen. De eerste keer in de late v Read on...
The Covid Relief Project had a very successful second event! We took food aid to 50 families who are out of work because tourism has stopped while the borders of Peru are closed to slow the spread of
Today I got the wonderful news that Canoe Island French Camp directors Meg & Ben had their baby last Wednesday and will bring her back to the island today. I spent a fair amount of time on Canoe Isl Read on...
Sin ratas ni drama esta noche. A las 7 arriba y charla con el que lleva el camping. El edificio de los baos est sobre una estructura de hormign que no est perfecta pego est bien, y la ciudad no lo seguro, pero tampoco lo pueden demoler porque es histrico. La estructura es de los aos 30 y construida durante los nazis.
El cruce de Mannheim no ha sido tan lo fue la aproximacin ayer. Una vez fuera es Read on...
We are down to the last day of our stay at Lake Tekapo and as we had hoped the dip in the hot tub on the deck at night has made our stay here very relaxing. We are pinching ourselves because we had found such a restful accommodation.
There had been a bit more rain overnight but the prospects for a reasonable day without any further rain was on the cards which will ensure we get around the three c Read on...
Singapore is famous for its street food and Unesco has decreed that its hawkers centers have special cultural significance and are now on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. According to dining and culinary practices in a multicultural urban context is present throughout Singapore. Hawkers prepare a variety of food for people who dine and mingle at the centers, Read on...