We are now within about 2 weeks from leaving Chile, and while there are moments of sadness, especially with all the goodbyes we have to say, in my heart I know its time to go. It has been an amazing experience here, with some serious ups (the travel, the friends, the culture) and some serious downs (the pandemic, the social unrest)but I think the biggest testament to all this, is that if we had to Read on...
Covid boredom brought four friends together where I was staying at Cloud9, to do a themed cooking night at weekends. All of us have boats in the shipyard and with the struggles getting staff though this time means were all over our time! Doni from Sweden, Frances from Rotuma in Fiji, Brent from New Zealand and moi from Scotland.
This was by far the best out of all of them, Brent cooked New Zealan Read on...
Me, an Indian, Keralite/Malayali, living in Mumbai as a True Mumbaikar for the last 37 years use to travel to so many places in India and some foreign countries, along with my life partner, (dont get confused, my legally wedded wife of 32 years) and daughter.
Now, as my daughter is married and is in Bengaluru, along with her spouse, I & my partner have planned a trip for two of us, post my 60th b Read on...
I got up early for some photography. I was hoping for a location where there is some water reflecting the skyline, however the river in question was almost Apparently, there has not been a drop of rain here for months and they are on the verge of a severe drought. Strangely, the news this morning is continuing to report on horrific flooding in Kentucky, which is not that far (by US standards) fro Read on...
On Tuesday I led David on an adventure - 5.5 hours into the hills of West Virginia. He had no idea where we were going - just pack warm. And yet until we got to the very top of Snowshoe mountain it was sunny and warm, and even then we were walking around in sweaters yesterday. Snowshoe is a huge ski area, and out of season it is open for mountain biking. So while weve been here only Starbucks was Read on...
Its a coastal path that goes from town to town, and quite busy on this glorious sun shiny day. Its a huge lake, but a beautiful ride up the east side. Lazise is our first town with a wonderful old town centre with cobblestone paving, narrow alleys and picturesque squares and a harbour set right in the centre. It seems to be a walled town or castle originally. We parked on the outskirts and wondere Read on...
Following breakfast at IHOP, we headed out toward San Antonio. Our goal was Sweetwater, Tx where we planned to spend the night. It was an ambitious goal as it was a 9 hr 10 min drive. That really doesnt sound too bad but when you factor in pit stops, meals, and traffic it can be a long day. Plus Terry Wilson likes to do all the driving.
I do love watching the scenery as we drive along. Sometimes Read on...
Continuing our journey along the Savannah Way, we discovered Pinnarendi Staion on WikiCamps. The station has been in the Atkinson Family for over five generations, and Ronnie and his wife Nadine, have opened up a section of the property for farm stays. The property is 1,571 hectares of land, and sits on top of the Great Dividing Range at an altitude of 750 metres, with around 325v hectares of clea Read on...
1 500 000 thats, One Million Five Hundred Thousand thats how many opal shafts have been dug since opal mining began in and around Coober Pedy. Advice, dont get drunk and wander off.
Coober Pedy means, White Man in a Hole. The area has over 70 fields, the largest opal mining area in the world producing 85% of the worlds opals. Its surrounds look (not that Ive visited the moon yet) with the lan Read on...
Where in the world is Gabby the motorhome ? She was destined for a day out. The plans had been laid . Criccieth Castle . The last of the stronghold of castles built in North Wales to subdue the Welsh. A castle we had passed on many occasions but never actually managed to set foot in. Today was planned . We would head for Wrexham , top up with fuel and LPG , travel to Criccieth and spend the night Read on...