Today was about a 22 kilometer trip, from Navarrete to Azofra. We packed our stuff, left our bag and keys to the apartment at the office, and we were on our way. We were too early for breakfast, so we just started walking. Just on the outskirts of town, we passed the cemetery, apparently a rather old one. The first town today was Ventosa, about 6 kilometers from Navarrete. At about 9am, we reached Read on...
With 10 lines: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, White, Sky Blue, Purple, Brown, and Silver - We took 3 journeys on the Red, Silver & Purple lines. The views were stunning at the highest altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level.
The average speed of the gondolas is 11mph. What a wonderful experience to be able to take this tour.
Rising more than 300 metres from La Paz – the worlds highest alti Read on...
Daycare was closed this week and we will attempt camping again! Its redemption. Redemption from December when we finally decided to get out after being in lockdown, only to find our campsite closing just days before our arrival because of the rise in COVID cases. Redemption from March when the campsites opened back up, made it through the first day, only to have crazy storm pop up from nowhere and Read on...
Singapore is famous for a lot of things; for its culture, economy, cuisine, and also for its cleanliness. This country is one of the cleanest countries in the whole world. If we take a look at Singapores history, it clear that a lot of effort has been put into its development. Despite being a small country, Singapore enjoys a very strong financial position. It is an investment hotspot in Southeast Read on...
The small town of Coonabarabran was where we based ourselves to tackle the Warrumbungles, a volcanic mountain range which lies within a National Park. Plugs, dykes and domes volcanic features within the park. The area is also a dedicated Night Sky Park, hosting the renowned Siding Springs Observatory, and we visited an outdoor astronomy park on our first night to see the stars. Donna the Astronome Read on...
Here we are, the last blog of our little European trip to Belgium, Italy and Luxembourg. January in Italy is truly beautiful. But you may wonder why we came to Belgium in January in the middle of a covid surge. Well, beside seeing many friends, I had to apply for a long term visa for our next stop. The only place I could do so is actually in Belgium as Im carrying a Belgian passport. Thats one of Read on...
Our surprise tour today with Aaron & Patrick took us to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Rich in heritage, history, and culture, In 1777, the city was briefly the capital of the American colonies and also served as Pennsylvanias capital from 1799 to 1812.
John Wright, a prominent citizen, gave it the name Lancaster after Lancaster, England where he formerly lived. The city is known as the Red Rose City d Read on...
Whats that? A warming, golden light heating our green canopy up, whilst birds sing and sheep snort munching on grasswhat a lovely morning! Soon followed with friendly good mornings and the quickest breaky (use of kettle in their camping kitchen) and it felt almost sad to not spend another night here: Church Holne Campsite in Danby Wiske is definitely the best campsite on the coast to coast trail.
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Up and out from Kirkby Stephen Hostel at 9.00am after meeting Denise, her family and Milly (their dog). we both had a hug with Denise and then set off.
Today was the day we passed the halfway stage - up and over the Pennines. We had a choice today; either the low route or the climb to Nine Standards Rigg. I let Ellis choose - I think he might actually be enjoying himself as he picked the higher r Read on...
Beautiful blue sky awoke us. The peacock sounded his alarm that it is time to get up. We have an exiting plan today. Kayaking into the gorge of the Stormy River. After our kayaking in Umngazi was washed out, we really are looking forward to this. Breakfast with a view was served high up over the blue Indian Ocean, who was smiling at us. The Peacocks were by monkeys who were, what else, looking for Read on...