This morning I was up early to catch the morning light. It was a soft pale blue fading into a pastel pink. Two guys were craning a long timber boat onto the slipway opposite us, and pretty soon were scraping and power cleaning the hull before lowering it back into its mooring. An hour later and the lake was glistening. The water mirrors the shoreline, as large black birds glide across the sky, occ Read on...
A beautiful morning with a gentle breeze and the sound of the waves from the Indian Ocean woke us. In South Africa this time of the year sun rise in already at 4:30 and it is easy to be early out and about. We used our free day to enjoy the beach and the beautiful resort build in this lush, green and remote site on the Wild Coast. The Wild Coast is a section of the coast of the Eastern Cape. The Read on...
No alarm, well at least I didnt set one but Jerry did. Even without an alarm I still woke up at 6:00 am, but instead of getting up and looking forward to 9+ hours in front of working, I turned over petted Tarragon and went back to sleep. I didnt wake up again until Jerrys alarm went off at 8. I might have kept sleeping but for that alarm.
It was good that we got up, since the continental box brea Read on...
One of the simple pleasures of being in Lynden is the city itself, originally a Dutch settlement. The main street through the historic district starts as a very pretty drive through a wide street with beautiful homes and churches for a mile or so before everything opens up at the business center. This runs maybe 5 or so city blocks with a big windmill at the beginning and a nice little city park Read on...
Since my paternal uncle passed away, I was concerned about my father as the only surviving brother. Thankfully, he was fine but my brave trip during the pandemic was a lesson in itself to take care of oneself first and foremost.
Being not sure of travel, I requested some flexibility in my leave which my kind with. I took the test and it was negative. Immediately, I confirmed my travels. I cycled Read on...
Owing to the inclement weather in Mission Beach, which lies in the wet tropics, we opted to head for Townsville, which lies in the dry tropics, and thus, enjoyed fine weather for our planned seven day stay, which we stretched out to eleven days.
We stayed at the Riverside Convention Centre Caravan Park, which is a church owned park, conveniently located along Townsvilles main river and relatively Read on...
I made it down to Massachusetts then realized I missed two of my stops in Maine. Since the states are so small, the furthest point I wanted to reach was only a three hour drive. With much encouragement given to me by friends and family, I decided to go back into Maine and mark everything off of my list. I did that...and MORE! Since this was my second time driving to Maine, I choose Hwy. 1 on the s Read on...
I probably on tours yesterday, note to self organise your trips better 2nd tour was to La Plaz in Bolivia with our tour guide David.
The Plaza Murillo is the central square of the city of and the open space most connected to the political life of Bolivia.
The most prominent buildings on the square include the Presidential Palace, the Government Building and the Cathedral of La Paz. An interesti Read on...
Our day consisted of a drive with stops at a couple Abbeys, each of which would be amazing absent Henry VIII. Notice, however, we have some roof in the chancel allowing better preserved remains. This portion of the Abbey dates from a bit after the Norman conquest in the 11th Century.
We sadly departed Dublin without kids on the 12th with Bird and HP just moping along. Otherwise day was okay, warm Read on...
White Pass & Yukon station, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Built in 1905. 1109 First Avenue. White Pass and Yukon Route Railway Depot. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Alaska052
From Juneau, we took an Alaska ferry to Skagway. The passenger and automobile carrying ferry traversed the Lynn Canal and the Taiya Inlet. The Lynn Canal is actually a fjord some 90 miles (140 km) in length and one of Read on...