The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.– Alain de Botton
After a good sleep in our apartment in Sibenik last night, we had a breakfast of coffee and leftovers (cheese, bread, hummus, dried figs, apple). We bought a small container of milk last night and after we used it for coffee this morning, we n Read on...
A relatively quiet day today. Our original plans had been to visit Galway City and the Connemara National Park, but we had a bit of a slow start and didnt really fancy the 2 drive over to the national park, so we had a look at the map and decided to head to the Cliffs of Moher.
Susan took the first shift driving and off we went. The most exciting part of the trip was ascending Corkscrew Hill, a Read on...
We started today off in true formhunting for the key. We spent ½ hour looking for the key in all our pockets , suitcases, backpacks, purse, even the cooler! Finally I said that I would go to the truck and retrace our steps to find the key. I got ready to go out the hotel room door and Kevin asked me What is that in your hand? I said the room key. He said isnt that what we are looking for? I said Read on...
Wawel Royal Castle - Zamek Krlewski na Wawelu. Built in for Zygmunt I. Historic Centre of Krakw. UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed in 1978. The Schloss (Zamek Kr6lewski), on the broad Wawel hill at the S.W. end of the old town, was founded in the 14th cent, by Ladislaus Lokietek, and restored by Casimir the Great and Sigismund I. (after 1500), but later conflagrations and other injuries have l Read on...
Took CK Shuttle again from Cesky Krumlov Czech Republic to Passau Germany. Passau is right on the border of Czech Republic, Austria and Germany at the confluence of three rivers. The Bavarian mountains surround the city and create a very rural area dominated by tourism and logging. This is the city where we connect with our river cruise to Budapest. We arrived two days to settle in and get a feel Read on...
Nature rewarded us with its magnificent ruggedness of the Great Australian Bight, sunshine and marine life, notably whales. The photos are spread over the 200kms of the mighty Bunds Cliffs to an end at Head of Bight. The morning was cold to begin with, however the day quickly warmed, and the cloud cleared. We stopped at all the lookouts with their solid walkways and viewing platforms. Head of Bigh Read on...
The Three Graces. Royal Liver Building. Built in Pier Head. Office building. Aubrey Thomas. Concrete frame with granite cladding. 8 storeys, and 2 storeys of attics. 9 bays, returns. Front has 4 giant buttress/projections each of 1 bay width, the middle 2 framing a portico of Ionic columns with balustraded parapet; a smaller projecting window above with shield of arms and Ionic columns. Groun Read on...
Writing this blog was actually on my chore list. It was one of those items that you put on your list, mark off most other items and then move this one to the next list only to repeat the cycle. I love traveling and I love writing and I love eating, so this should be a no brainer blog to produce, right? One would think.
The reality is I have avoided this blog because it is just too overwhelming. T Read on...
This day started like all the others. We get up, get ready for the day, take our luggage to the bus, and go to breakfast. We always have appointed times to do all these things. I usually set an alarm on my phone so Im not late to the bus.
Today our goal was The Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and overnight n Killarney. I enjoy the bus ride to and from places. Many people sleep, but not meIm to Read on...