North of Barsola on TX Hwy 1911 I saw a sign for the Arnold Cemetery and I drove a short distance from the road to the cemetery. The Cemetery sign said that the cemetery was established in 1872. I walked through the cemetery and found most of the markers to be in the Arnold family. I suspect that the old unreadable sandstone markers were from the late 1800s. The Arnold Cemetery appears to be well Read on...
It was a late rise the morning after the rush trip back from Africa but the sleep was really needed. Back at the flat at Hammersmith again, we had a really civilised breakfast of porridge, followed by bacon and eggs. I rang Ruth and made arrangements for Joan and I to drop up to Hatfield in the afternoon to catch up with them again before I flew home. We reached Hatfield by and just relaxed and c Read on...
Here are three dying or dead tourist sites: Graceland, the where Elvis Presley lived for 20 years, is facing financial troubles after the pandemic. The estate has over 20 million fans since it began its second life as a museum, giving a glimpse into the life of the musical legend. However, revenue has reduced, and it has defaulted on its bonds. It may not be a death sentence for the famous touri Read on...
Kauai is probably just about everyones happy place if you have been here. Many people I know do not venture much beyond the madness of Waki Waki (Waikiki Beach in Honolulu), and the increasingly mad and bustling island of Maui.
But Kauai has always been special for us, since our first visit together, over years ago. Why? We met our dear friends, Rey, and Corinne during a round of golf at Princev Read on...
Back in January 2020 we came back from a trip in Brazil. Little did we then know that we would not be travelling abroad any more that year or the next. Well, we have visited Tallinn twice, but that doesnt really count as travelling abroad. In these two years we have done plenty travelling in Sweden and we have enjoyed that immensely. But weve missed going to foreign destinations.
Fast forward to Read on...
Borough Market in Southwark is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, dating back to at least the 12th century. The present buildings were built in the 1850s with additions in the 1860s and an entrance designed in the Art Deco added on Southwark Street in 1932. Significant changes to the buildings have been made over the years as a result of successive expansions to the nearby railw Read on...
Today I was able to venture further into Denali NP by taking a tour bus. Originally the tour was to be hours but the park road is closed at mile 45 so instead it was 5 hours. The tour buses are converted school buses (same as the free shuttle) and they are able to travel beyond the Savage River stop onto the unpaved portion of the road. If you want to see the park beyond the pavement and do not w Read on...
Gestern machte ich wieder einen Ausflug in die Berge. ber Murnau fuhr ich nach Oberammergau, wo das Pilatushaus und das Festspielhaus die Highlights darstellen. Von dort setzte ich meinen Ausflug in Ettal fort, wo ich mehrere Kse- und Wurstsorten zusammen mit Ettaler Bier einkaufte. Weiter ging es durch und ber die Grenze nach Seefeld. Ich hatte ja am Samstag noch einen machen lassen und mich di Read on...
Though I really enjoy visiting supermarkets in foreign countries, there are benefits to visiting domestic supermarkets as well. But the point is, do not overlook the supermarket for a worthwhile adventure while on the road. Over the years, we have discovered some really interesting gift items and experiences. One of my first visits in a foreign country was in London back in the 70s. I found the Wa Read on...
We had been warned. We had seen it on the weather forecast. Well several actually as, as you do, we checked others having found we didnt like the first one. No use. They were all of one mind, it was going to rain for 48 hours and rain it did.
I know there are lots of Spanish people who are saying....oh good, we need rain to fill the reservoirs but I do wish they could have waited until we had enj Read on...