Sugar Loaf, Portuguese Po de Acar, landmark peak overlooking Rio de Janeiro Named for its shape, the conical, granitic peak (1,296 feet ) lies at the end of a short range between Rio de Janeiro and the Atlantic Ocean.
The name Sugarloaf was coined in the 16th century by the Portuguese during the heyday of sugarcane of trade in Brazil. According to historians blocks of sugar were placed in conical Read on...
Reconstructed earthworks representing the redoubt of 1585. National Register of Historic Places 66000102. DSC_0302p1
The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is on the northern end of Roanoke Island, not far from the town of Manteo. It is considered to be the location of an earthwork redoubt associated with the English expeditions sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh in Archaeological work concluded a Read on...
Today was a very fun day at RWO! Josephine (of Jose House of Creations) who is a fashion designer in Kampala came to speak with our ladies. We had of ladies form our young mothers group as well as our womens group. She was a very inspiring speaker. She started her career in the media. She said that while it seemed like a glamourous job she was paid very little and felt trapped in what she did. So Read on...
Braşov is part of ‘Burzenland, a historical region in Transylvania. During the Middle Ages, this area fell under the rule of the Hungarian Kingdom. In 1211 King Andrew II struck a deal with the Teutonic Knights (Germans) and gave them unrestricted access to Burzenland. The Teutons built five castles in the region and named Braşov ‘Corona.
This is one of the many historical names that would Read on...
Pennsylvania boasts its own Grand Canyon along Pine Creek. You can get the best view from Colton Point State Park. The morning ride north from Cedar Run is the last long forest run. I was up early. The wood was quiet and cool. I lost on this section last year. This time I was right on target, and nailed the park first time. Being alone at the view point made it that much better.
The viewpoint for Read on...
The kids are with their grandparents in Durango, and Andrew and I are staying in Ridgway for his best friends wedding. The wedding party and some of the guests are camping at the wedding site all weekend. Andrew and I enjoy camping, but we worried there would be a lot of drinking and such going on all weekend. Andrews sober, so we decided to stay at a hotel instead. It will allow us to have some c Read on...
I was up early today to run through my survival routine; shower, heat pack , Ibuprofen, and a shot on the TENS machine. I have new respect for women who rise early to go through their daily routine of cosmetic applications. I didnt even look any better after my effort.
We packed the car, bought a takeaway coffee at Babbo, and headed south east across the overcast Battlefields of World War One.
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Hier aprs le repas, je sors fumer ma cigarette, et quelle surprise, une petite fracheur, il ne fait plus que 22°. Depuis un mois, sensiblement la mme heure, ctait souvent encore du 33 et plus. Finalement ces chanes dhtels sont trs bien, les chambres sont spacieuses, bien quipes, mais sans me. Dommage quon ne les trouve quen banlieue, le soir une zone industrielle, ce nest pas leuphorie, pas trs Read on...
Last night we had really calm seas and we slept soooo soundly - gosh it was good! But this morning we had a 9am lecture to get to and brekky had to be quick so we went of the the Oceanview Cafe, right down the back of the ship, the buffet, and wow, was it busy!! But it still makes for a time efficient breakfast. We were even still able to have our mimosas - starting a new habit here! 😂
Our fir Read on...
Is it a beauty contest, or the fact that visiting San Diego is always a treat? One place I have always wanted to visit is Blacks Beach. Blacks Beach is one of the coasts only nude beaches. Its not technically legal, but nudists still flock to the area, typically gathering at the north end past the Glider Port Trail. Surfers dominate the other end of the beach, and visitors will find restrooms and Read on...