I really like Harpers Ferry. Geographically, scenically, geologically, infrastructurally, it has it all. The two defining rivers of the together, sweep through the mountains and flow East in a wide swathe of swirls and ripples. The in over a unique series of transverse rock formations, causing a long sequence of parallel cascades. The old town clings to the steep banks on the South side of the Pot Read on...
The bed in our hotel room has been so we have both slept well and we dont wake till the alarm sounds. Its looking a bit grey outside but then it looked that way yesterday morning too. We enjoy a great breakfast before bringing our bags down ready for our campervan adventure!
At 10 on the dot, Iris arrives to take us to collect our van. We are given the low down on all the dos and donts to ensure Read on...
Having been to Dubrovnik before ,we didnt go on a tour but walked around the town. It was heaving as there were mini Olympic races for kids down one of the main streets. We dived off into a side street for a coffee and then strolled around ending up at the Aquarium which was very good before going back to the ship. We had been destined to sail to Naxos in Sicily but the Captain had had a warning o Read on...
Having been told last night by lady in reception that nobody could leave the campsite between 8.15 and 14.00 we were not really expecting to do a lot today. But we checked Google maps which shows a road to the left as we go out of the campsite which is not included in the roads closed off for the cycle part of the triathlon.
I asked again at reception, different lady this time and she said yes we Read on...
Today we have a 135 mile drive south to Puerto Jimnez. Its mostly a straight run down the Pacific Highway, then we turn off onto the Osa Peninsula and basically drive until we run out of tarmac.
As todays journey is predominantly just one road, its not the most interesting drive. And we dont even need my expert navigational skills! We pass through mile after mile of palm plantations with the occa Read on...
A couple of years ago while tackling Mt. Kerkis on Samos there was an incredible view of Ikarias long ridge running nearly the entire length of the island. Back in the day Ikaria had a reputation as an isle exile and is still currently known as a blue zone, i.e., a place where many people live long lives. While I did not run into any there were, of course, a couple of hikes that I wanted to do on Read on...
Sunday: I think everyone knows that Vermont and particularly southern Vermont is known for ski resorts. There are 2 slopes within 25 minutes of my place and I think close to a dozen within an hour drive. But what do those resorts do in the summer? Well they try to make some money and keep some year round staff by having summer activities on the mountain. The chair lifts that go to the top of the m Read on...
The next day we were slept in a bit as our first plan of the day is Sunday roast!! yay! C made us reservations at the Ladbrooke Arms in Notting Hill, a highly place she found. We met K there and enjoyed (well, I did) the delicious meal. It was quite heavy, but I was in heaven with my Yorkshire pudding. I think C and K dont really get Yorkshire pudding, but that just leaves more for me! Takes me ba Read on...
Anyone else gone wandering in Glasgow and found themselves in the backstreets of Gotham city, USA instead? No? Well it happened to myself and Glyn today, I kid you not.
The alarm went off at 7.30am, and it being a Sunday means only one thing, Im on Wade holiday where I often get up earlier than I would for work so that we can cram in as much as possible until we both pass out exhausted at the end Read on...
This is the beginning our 2ndEuropean road trip. From an initial concept of driving to Norway North Cape, we soon realise that we cant easily reach Norway and as we have only 3 weeks for our trip we quickly adjust our goal and decide that Stockholm will be our goal. Ive been to Sweden before (but a long time ago), but not to Stockholm. J hasnt been to Sweden at all.
These days the only way to dri Read on...