Given the potential border delays, we took an early 6am start from the Minsk campsite with a view to beating the Excelsior bus to the border, which we successfully did. We reached Brest around 11am after a good ride in very overcast weather. A very modern Customs building housed us for coffee while the Russian immigration took a mere 1 hour to allow us to depart the glorious Soviet Republic. While Read on...
I was going to do a Kiev walking tour, but after having a pretty terrible nights sleep. It was a struggle to get out of bed. I decided to just take it easy and have a wander around the city instead. After filling myself up with a late breakfast, I headed out to have a look around Kiev. I knew roughly the direction that I needed to go in. First, I headed up to the pedestrainised area that I had too Read on...
Saturday, October 19th Day 14 -- Our final day in Essaouira – the perfect weather here had been a wonderful gift which we had taken for granted. Regrettably, this day we will have little or no time to breathe in the fresh sea breezes or walk the charming, narrow lanes of its colorful medina. While I could easily have enjoyed more time in Essaouira, I also enjoy the anticipation that each day br Read on...
I started the day with yet another sad, photography outing, this time back to Beer for the boats that are supposed to be quite photogenic. They werent as this had got to be one of the most cluttered beaches, making it impossible to get the kind of romantic, golden shots on the postcards. It was also not helped by a tractor moving things about - honestly these working people getting in the way of Read on...
Seven good reasons:One of the best health systems in the worldMiles of gorgeous coastlineEuropes capital cityOne of the safest places you can visitHistoric castles in pretty townsGreat climateSome of the friendliest people in the world
I can only attest to the coastline, safety, climate, and friendliness. I am sure some research is needed for I could call it one of the best health care systems, Read on...
Now a full week in to our trip, we really needed rest so we slept until 10:00. This was a good day to choose to sleep in as it was a full day of walking tour with no tickets or timed entry. After we did get up and ready for the day we took a cab to the Crown Liquor Saloon, perhaps the most famous pub in Belfast. The Crown is actually owned by the National Trust of UK (official conservation organiz Read on...
The fossil discovery centre is situated within the Tourist Info Centre. A guided tour explained the work being done out at the Riversleigh Fossil Fields, some 380km north of The Isa (as the locals say) and of the research being conducted in the working laboratory here in the discovery centre.
As well as an interesting display of ancient fossilized bones and some more recent specimens, there were Read on...
The steward kept a beady eye on me, as I photographed the old ticket collection point. It was FA Cup 3rd Round weekend. In yesteryear, it was possibly one of the highlights of the football calendar. The modern game and the rise of the Premier League has seen the top clubs fielding weakened teams and treating with a degree of contempt. What was the steward doing there just after midday on this cold Read on...
We both have colds! Not bad colds, but colds none the less. At least its not Covid. Its been passing through the bus for the last couple of days, and it looks like its our turn now. Fortunately, I have the pharmacy of Jody to keep us feeling better soon.
Meanwhile, were also at the beach! Last night we arrived at the Melia Resort, while technically in Torremolinos, its just outside Malaga on the Read on...
Better weather today with no rain and a milder wind, but nevertheless unnecessary in my view. It should rain and blow wind at night, unless it is behind us.
The Station House hotel made a good breakfast for us to get us off to a good start with an overcast sky until mid morning and then we saw a little sun intermittently. The scenery was still good with many hills around us and little climbs to t Read on...