DOC (or DOP): DOC stands for Denominao de Origem Controlada and means the from a strictly defined geographical area with and permitted grapes and maximum vine yields (to control quality). Technically there are 31 DOCs in Portugal, although 3 of them overlap, making it seem more like 28.Vinho Regional (or IGP): The entirety of Portugal is divided into 14 regional wine (vinho regional) areas that ha Read on...
Here we go on an adventure in Ireland cycling around the northern half of the enchanted island of Ireland. This tour starts off in Dublin, where we arrived by ferry this afternoon in heavy rain, but what did we expect in the Emerald Isle? After locking the bikes securely in the Q car park we checked in at the Gresham Hotel, which is a really nice hotel on OConnell St Upper. We were checked in by t Read on...
This was the last day of our break and we did not rush to leave. We had a leisurely brunch and went back to the room to pack. was simple and we put our bags into the car.
The drive home had a little more traffic than our outbound ride, but still not bad. Now being Thursday afternoon perhaps people were starting to travel before the weekend. Don was not paying enough attention as navigator, so ev Read on...
I got a roadside education from the RCMP today. Its been a lot of years since I was stopped last. I dont know if he was in a good mood or if I showed the proper amount of respect but Im told I avoided a $1200 fine and I suspect some demerit points as well.
The only constant is change. I did it again. Because the drive from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is a long one my original plan for today was to ma Read on...
We were looking forward to exploring Tauranga, particularly because it is the hometown of Cory, who will our in less than 2 months time! The weather, however, did not want to cooperate. We breakfasted and prepared as normal, but today there were no shuttles from the port. We walked down to the bottom of the gangway, and by then I was sopping wet in the rain and the wind, so Tom continued on his m Read on...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History - Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Avenue. Carnegie Institute and Library. National Register of Historic Places 79002158. DSC_0536p1
The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburg officially consist of four museums. Together on Forbes Avenue in the Oakland Neighborhood are two museums in one: the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. (The Carn Read on...
After a wonderful nights sleep at the and quiet Hacienda Motel in Yuma, we prepared for the next part of the trip: a drive into Mexico! I went for run, and planned on bringing some coffee back to the room. The coffee shop was closed until the afternoon, because it was being repainted, so I returned to the room, changed, and we packed the car once again. We were going to wash the car, but Walter ar Read on...
Greetings from England! We are in Eastbourne, located on the southern coast of England, in the county of East Sussex. We made our flight from Vancouver to London! I was a bit worried, since we were flying standby, but we got on the flight no problem. After being dropped off at the airport by our good friend Alida (thanks Alida 😀), we spent a couple of hours at the premium lounge at the airport Read on...
Von D. Johnson State Park, (previously called John U Loyd state park). Wild beaches, that stretches for a few kilometers. Nice place to look for shells. I actually found a big conch shell there at low tide. Many joggers actually go there and pick up shells as well, (to sell in stores???). There are places for boat access. Near of this, theres a dock where I fished and caught many small fishes. S Read on...
I really enjoyed staying for 3 nights in Pisa, and after all the social life back in the hostel over Christmas and New Year, but also travel restrictions, it was great to get away from the city. It was also nice and necessary too to escape from my routine or what had a or at best, a very loose routine with strong emotions regularly sending me off track, resulting from everyday interactions from m Read on...