And tomorrow, we will be on it! We are so happy to be travelling again, on our trip to Croatia. We booked our Croatia trip early in 2020, only to have it cancelled shortly after because, of course, Covid. We are finally able to go, and the timing turned out just perfectly because we are now are able to meet my brother Ross and sister in law Beth in Italy, where they will be travelling, when our C Read on...
In this fine article, George Monbiot argues that a growing world population and economic expansionism mean we are heading for disaster:
Ive been saying for some time - years now? - that its all much too late. We had one planet and we have indeed (your word) fucked it up. Were past the tipping point to disaster. And in any case human population and pollution is still increasing. It isnt reducing. Read on...
Greetings again from London. In this blog entry, I plan to write about my second two full days in the of England whilst based in Newcastle. After my first two days exploring the urban towns and cities of this far corner of England, I planned for my second two days to explore the more rural regions of the area. Firstly a day trip to the absolutely wonderful Holy Island, and secondly a day trip exp Read on...
Its been a long time again. Even though I did have plenty of time to write and catch up, I didnt do it. This whole situation and the lockdown in Curaao was difficult for me and I wasnt motivated at all. Luckily Im doing much better again...and ready to write more often.
After leaving Semuc Champey I continued towards Antigua. The city of about 50.000 people is a major tourist magnet in Guatemala Read on...
Today was my first day at RWO. Sorry for the long post feel free to skim. If nothing else I think this will help me to remember my time here.
Fortunately, last night I was able to get a good nights rest so I was ready to take on the day. It was cool enough at night that I could sleep under a sheet and I also have the bug net up around my bed. That said, I still have quite a few bug bites. I am go Read on...
From The Press: Sonoma Countys signature grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Those also happen to be two of the predominant grape varieties grown in Champagne, so it makes perfect sense that this coastal region should produce sparkling wine.
Sensing the promise of California viticulture, many descended on Napa County in the century to try their hand at American sparkling wine. Sonoma Read on...
Riding about in the Cotswolds and ran across these folks house. Lot of thatched roof houses here, but this one is particularly lovely.
Yes, we know you have been disappointed by the lack of Roman ruins pictures. They exist, but are rather disappointing to the continent. We largely do not visit these sights or not burden you with images if we do. We have driven on a Roman road many times near Stow Read on...
Did you hear about this? From CNN: A cognac from a 1762 vintage sold for £118,580 ($146,000) at an online auction on Thursday.The exceedingly rare Gautier cognac is one of the oldest surviving cognacs in the world, and only three bottles of it are left, according to Sothebys auction house. This bottle is the largest of the three, known as grand frre or big brother, and had remained in the same fa Read on...
Google maps has been invaluable at helping us find our way between destinations and also providing some ‘enrichment in the routes chosen. Todays adventure started off well with another delicious breakfast in the courtyard, but things went somewhat downhill from there.
First descent was when child #1 noticed in an absolute panic that she had left her favourite toy in the bed at the hotel, precis Read on...
An einem einsamen Straenstck sa Frau Hund und hoffte auf ein Wunder. Ich hielt, um ihr die berreste des gestrigen Abendessens zu geben. Aber da kam Herr Hund daher und fortan spielte sie keine nennenswerte Rolle mehr im folgenden Geschehen. Herr Hund betrachtete mich etwas skeptisch, er war recht gro und ich war daher auch etwas skeptisch. Ich griff dann langsam zur Tte, die wie beim Fahrrad am Le Read on...