This blog entry sends greetings from Iceland! When I arrived in this amazing country, I couldnt quite believe I was there. It is one of those mythical places you often read or hear about, but never imagine being able to visit. I felt the same about Japan, the Galapagos Islands, and now this remarkable island! I had it very much confirmed during my first few days, even hours there, that it is indee Read on...
Virtually All of the Good Scenery Shots Were Spoiled by the Suns Refraction or Reflection of the Trains Windows
WED, 01 JUN 2022 – Day 2: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. The morning starts with tour through the centre of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcal, Plaza de Coln and Plaza Mayor. Read on...
Why Not? I think it is one of the great American cities. It is much more manageable than NYC, and certainly less expansive than Los Angeles. But the options for what to see and do seem limitless. I may have told you that my parents lived here during the end of World War 2. They were allowed to leave the Relocation Center in Gila, Arizona if they went east and worked in factories that supported the Read on...
After over 4 years hiatus from international travel concentrating on personal stuff including supporting ill family and buying my own flat by the end of 2014 it was time to think about a new adventure. I kind of had the feeling that climbing Kilimanjaro was just a bit much and something other people did so initially dismissed it as an option. But if you think like that then youre right so decided Read on...
This morning we set out along the Flinders Highway heading northwest. Our first stop was at Mount Dutton Bay which had seemed like a good idea when we were leaving Port Vincent. Unfortunately, the weather started to deteriorate and it began to drizzle enroute. When we turned off onto (unsealed) Farm Beach Road we encountered a sign warning us to watch for the grader. Ahem, we didnt see the grader Read on...
The belfry of the Peter and Paul Fortress is the tallest in the world. The Fortress is the oldest landmark in Saint Petersburg.
July 19th! The big day arrived. We were going to St. Petersburgh. I had been to Denmark, Finland, and Sweden before. But I had never been to Russia.
We went to the Peterhof Palace and Gardens. At the entrance was the Grand Palace Church. Ah! The Russian domes. Then ther Read on...
Mon htel de campagne hier au soir, trs bien, 1200m daltitude, au dessus de la valle du Rhin, la patronne pas trs gracieuse, et mriterait de faire un srieux rgime, et un niveau danglais plus faible que le mien, cest dire!!!!!. Pour le repas du soir, videmment la carte en allemand, tout ce que jai russi lui surtout pas de poulet, jai eu droit un bon trs brais de boeuf pure. 9H30 au lit, un peu de Read on...
Thats right. Monday, October 4th, was surgery day for Cory. Using robotics, Dr.Johnston gave Cory a left total knee replacement. Everything went super. He spent one night at the Celebration hospital as an observation He was almost in the same room I had one year ago!
Before I get into the minute details, I have to finish up with our eating extravaganza we were enjoying prior to his surgery. Beca Read on...
Before an afternoon of beach and cocktails, we are going to fit in some culture with a visit to Pearl Harbor. First, breakfast at a nearby bakery where I buy the cheesiest cheese stuffed cheese topped cheese croissant. Then we catch the bus to Pearl Harbor. We take a wander round the harbour and museum, which tells the story of the attack, which took place 5 days short of 80 years ago. The America Read on...
The Douro (pronounced Douroo) Valley is such a magical area and the Quinta de la Rosa, where we stayed, overlooks the fork of the Douro and Pinhao rivers where quite a few river boat cruise ships stop at the nearby town of Pinhao. The Douro is known for Port wine and like other regions in the world, such as Champagne, Cognac, Bordeau etc, there are strict regulations on making Port and a DOC desig Read on...