We had a first today. I had a puncture just going south out of Belfast on the cycleway which hugs the river. I felt the rim touching the ground and knew the worst had happened, especially the rear wheel, which meant removing all my bags and dropping the chain etc. Luckily it was not raining and the job took less than 15 minutes before we were on our way again. The puncture was caused by a tiny pie Read on...
According to in the campground office, this is the 2183rd day of our Montana property hunt. Thats almost six years weve been here, if my math is correct, though some people are certain that the aliens have messed with the timeline, and that it may be much longer than that. Were having to search farther and further afield, still looking for that perfect place to land. This morning were heading nort Read on...
Da Nang marks the halfway point between the capital in the north, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City in the south. Its the fourth largest city in Vietnam.
Along with the gorgeous Han river, flowing through Da Nang city like a delicate ribbon, bridges are some of Da Nangs most famous specialties.
Built in 1997 and opened in 2000, Han River Bridge is known as the first modern bridge designed by Vietnames Read on...
The Kiwi House at Otorohanga is popular, particularly with overseas visitors, because of the opportunity to see kiwi. But for me, the best thing about visiting the Kiwi House is being able to see tuatara.
For those who arent familiar with our tuatara, they are reptiles which look lizards. However, they are the last members of the order Rhynchocephalia and are endemic to NZ. They predate the dinos Read on...
After the big adventure last year which was pre booked before I met Sarah it was time to set off on our first international trip together. During our first trip away togethers the previous summer to Aviemore we had discussed how all going well it would be nice to take a trip to historic Dubrovnik, well we did and so glad.
We had 5 days and the overview is a stunning place but just try to visit th Read on...
Another day in the warmth - warmer than the freeze warning back in Ohio the other day, and the snow on Mothers Day. Its 87 now, at 6:30 pm! But we were in the water most of the day, so it felt great.
We were on Looe Key Reef again, but this time on the 8 am time slot. Unlike Tuesday the water was very clear, visibility really good. As usual, Captain James took us to 2 spots. Unlike the first time Read on...
I occasionally post things on the Facebook page entitled ‘The Reading and Thames Valley Area Memories of Another Day. I am nostalgic for the pubs of my youth in Reading U.K.; I vividly remember the pleasure of drinking fine beer in congenial surroundings with my friends.
I can think of no pub that has gone through as many name changes as The Hope and Bear, Cemetery Junction, Reading. It used to Read on...
Weil zum Jahresende bei meinem Kunden das Budget etwas knapp wird, habe ich 5 Wochen Urlaub genommen. Also zu einem gewissen Teil zwangshalber. Da ich aber dieses Jahr noch nicht gro weg gefahren bin, werde ich dies nun nachholen. Erste Destination ist aus diversen Grnden Zrich. Die Bahnlinie ber Memmingen ist zwar seit einiger Zeit elektrifiziert, aber teilweise immer noch eingleisig und auf gar Read on...
Another day, another breakfast. I decided to go for the Vegetarian Full Irish and was happy that I didnt have to wait as long as the day before. The breakfast was really nice and there was a lot of choice on it. There were poached eggs, baked beans, veggie sausages, vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, mushroom, spinach, tomato, potato scone, and soda farl. Im tired just typing it all out. I was sur Read on...
Verdmont (1710). Original front facade. The balcony has been reconstructed. Descendants lived in the house until 1951, never modernizing it with indoor plumbing or electricity. It is an excellently preserved early 18th century house. 6 Verdmont Lane. P1180334
For our second day in Bermuda, Susan and I planned to see the Verdmont house museum and then explore the city of Hamilton. Verdmont is out Read on...