Our guide Gagat was a delightful gentleman as we entered the Temple Compound he explained in great detail the history of the temple and was able to get up close to exam the details of the structures & the stone relief work.
Due to the narrow and small interiors these were currently roped off as it would be impossible to social distance inside.
Prambanan is the biggest Hindu temple in Indonesia a Read on...
The day dawned again with a partly overcast sky robbing us again of a full sunrise on the mountains surrounding Lake Rotoiti.There was still a hint of sun gleaming off the melting carpet of snow on the tops but we would be left to wonder what a fully clear sky might have bought by way of dramatic light as the sun rose above the mountains to the east.
We joined the Hoofs again in their cottage for Read on...
The view from our cabin is of Caribbean blue sea and a few moored boats; on the shore are palms and mangrove trees. Weve been woken by the grackles who roost in these trees and like to sing and quark soon after sunrise. It is hard to be upset by their calls, the morning air is pleasantly cool and we will breakfast on the first floor terrace and take in that view.
Getting to the island of Caye C Read on...
Week 26 - that is halfway through 2021. Day 482. In 26 weeks time we have been through Christmas and will be in the bit between Christmas and New Year . Not a thought I relish . Odd how the year is just drifting away and we are not even noticing . It us an awful thought that we are ticking the months away . Two Springs under Covid restrictions , Two Easters, Two Summers . We are heading for two Au Read on...
The distance between Hillston and Cobar is 255kms – not a great deal in the grand scheme of things really. The topography changed from flat sparse country to heavily vegetated hills, most of them not tall enough to be called mountains but they were steep at times and stretched out in long climbs. We dont know why but we both thought we would be travelling along flat roads all the way.
The road Read on...
For my last weekend trip I decided to head back to Murchison Falls. Mostly for the giraffes, but I also love the plentiful elephants as well as the unique landscape. We got there in enough time to see the falls for a second time, just as impressive as the first time. As well as an evening game drive before dinner. I ended up staying at the same hotel I stayed at the first time. They have a great v 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...
A short and only slightly delayed train ride found us in York by lunchtime. The purpose of this visit was to have afternoon tea at Bettys, which is a Yorkshire institution and somewhere I have wanted to visit for years, but havent got round to it on previous trips to York, and I havent been to any of the places that have Bettys either. The original Bettys was opened in 1919 in Harrogate and no one Read on...
Breakfast at the La Quinta was the best. It was like any other hotel breakfast but, just like any other kid, I LOVED the waffle maker. The waffles were in the shape of Texas! I want a waffle maker that makes waffles in the shape of WV!!
We didnt have as far to travel today, which was refreshing after our long travel day yesterday. This part of Texas was a mostly flat, farming community
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Today is the day I planned specifically for Ed and Terrywe were headed to Cooperstownthe Baseball Hall of Fame. Anyone who knows anything about St Marys, knows the Wilsons were all about baseball. Their dad, Truman. Was their coach. There mother sat in the stands and cheered on 5 boys and continued on thru their coaching careers, as long as she was able. Going to Cooperstown was a dream of theirs. Read on...