Definitely not one of my favorite cities, Paris is nonetheless in the hearts and minds of many of you. Perhaps my reluctance to embrace this city started in the 70s, when France and Paris specifically, were very due to the deGaulle years. Yes, it has infinitely better over the years, though I find a kindler, gentler France when I head out to the countryside. Places like Loire, Bordeaux, and Champ Read on...
Today was a travel day in the truest sense of the word. We left our hotel at 10:15 following a late breakfast for the short trip to the ferry. We were riding the ferry from Belfast to Carinryan, Scotland. It was to be about a 2.5 hour ferry ride.
This ferry was nothing like any of the ferries we are used to. This ferry was enormous! We were traveling aboard the Stena Ferry line. The ship holds ca Read on...
And thats Paris, France. Not Paris, Texas, not Paris Street in Kallangur, Queensland ; Paris, France.
Killing seven and a half hours at Bangkok Airport after nine and a half hours on a plane, with another twelve hours to look forward to, may not seem like a great way to kick off a trip.
Ive just finished a brief snooze lying across three very hard plastic seats and I think my back had taken the Read on...
Alex our heygo guide had brought his girlfriend along today, it was nice to meet her, they make a lovely couple and a great team as we hunted the kangaroos in this beautiful area.
Westerfolds is classified as a metropolitan park and conserves habitat within the Melbourne urban environment. The park nestles into a hilly bend in the Yarra River.
In 1846 the land was purchased from the Crown. In th Read on...
It is our last day in Nice. We pack and we decide to head to Parc Phoenix. We have passed the Parc several times and decide it would be a nice easy thing to do on our last day. It is a Parc with different gardens located in a large hot house. There are also outdoor gardens with many different kinds of plants that I have never seen before. They also have various fish and some animals like miniature Read on...
Today we visited the ancient city of Trier. This city was founded by the Romans and was already ancient during the Medieval era. The Romans built churches, bridges, along with a Colloseum and Baths. We started our day with a bus trip and drive around the city. Once we got to the town center, we began a 4 hour tour of the city.
We visited the only Protestant Church in the city, the Jewish Quarter, Read on...
Today we have a very long drive. We can see where we are headed but theres quite a bit of water between us and it! There is a car ferry - very expensive and as it turns out I cant get tickets anywaynot because there is no space but because they need three days notice!
I had a chat with a guy in the kitchen last night (if you can call three kettles on a 6 inch worktop and two cold water sinks a ki Read on...
Yes, I went to the French Open last May for the first time. It was a great experience, but pales to Wimbledon. Here is my Wimbledon story from 2009. BTW, the tournament starts tomorrow morning.
I went to Wimbledon back in 2009. I thought you might enjoy this, again! I would place it at the top, along with the Masters Golf Tournament, Indy 500, and the Kentucky Derby.
It is the eve of the fortnig Read on...
San Gimignano in Tuscany. Often called the Medieval Manhattan San Gimignano is known for its numerous stone towers. Built from the 13th century for defensive purposes, fourteen of an original seventy towers remain standing. Historic Centre of San Gimignano. UNESCO World Heritage site. DSC_0322p1
In the late afternoon was a special excursion to San Gimignano. We really regretted not taking a cab f Read on...
Sunday: Miami is certainly a bit of culture shock from my last 2 months in Alabama and Georgia! So many sky scapers and its just an urban sprawl. Found a city trail which was really a fitness loop around a ritzy country club. But it was listed on all trails so its kind of a hike? Either way it was a nice morning workout. After that I stocked up on groceries from Trader Joes which I hadnt been to f Read on...