Leider macht mein rechter Fu noch immer ordentlich Stress, auch wenn er schon deutlich besser ist, sodass wir uns fr eine relativ flache Wanderung entscheiden. In der Ribeira Inferno gibt es diverse Tunnel und es findet zu unserer berraschung zeitgleich ein statt.
Wir starten also gemchlich und laufen neben und auf der breiten Levada entlang, die mit Regenbogenforellen voll ist. Recht bald gibt Read on...
I spent a fair amount of time here for logistical reasons - arrival by plane, picking up Mike and then Peggy, and getting a COVID test to leave - and I can say that Panama City is certainly the most navigable Central American capital, making it worth a couple of days if you dont mind the higher prices.
This seaside trail and park was my favorite part of the city. Its the perfect place not only fo Read on...
Having been here once before, I can tell you that Portugal is a very underrated place to visit. The weather is great, the food is both hearty and interesting, the wines are inventive, and the people are friendly. Portugal is pricier than a super cheap getaway to the Southern United States, to the rest of Europe, its very economical, which is one reason why so many Americans are retiring here. With Read on...
The Moscow McDonalds initiative was a joint venture between McDonalds of Canada and the Moscow city council, a plan first envisioned when George Cohon, founder, and CEO of McDonalds Canada, met Soviet Union officials at the 76 Summer Olympics in Montreal. And almost a quarter of a century later, on January 31st, 1990 it became a reality.
At the time of its construction, it was the largest McDonal Read on...
THU, 04 AUG 2022 – Day 5: Mystical Aran Islands and Bohemian Galway - Fed and watered, its off to nearby Rossaveal Pier to catch the ferry to Inis Mor (literally ‘big island), the largest of the Aran Islands. Here you can explore the 6 km by 2 km island by bike or by special request, a jaunting cart with your very own driver and pony. Its off to Dn Aonghasa, a prehistoric hill fort which domin Read on...
No hurry this morning with only 65kms planned for the day. We got up without alarms and we were off just after 8:30am. We left from Yackandanda and travelled through Osborne Flat and then on to Allans Flat, a slight over shoot of our had us double back a couple of kms.
We are riding in the Kiewa Valley now which is very different from the Goulbourn Valley. We are flanked on both sides by mountai Read on...
Here is a brief collection of insights I have found about my favorite sparkling wines. Regarding drying your champagne glasses: As a matter of fact, in order to maximize you Champagnes effervescence, leaving a tiny bit of lint in your glass is paramount. As we all know, popping a Champagne cork reduces the tremendous pressure maintained in the thick bottle and releases the carbon dioxide dissolved Read on...
There is so much interesting history here in Colonial Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum and youll feel like you are living in the 18th century. Jamestown was the original capital of the Virginia Colony and was the first permanent settlement in the new world founded in 1607. In 1699 it was petitioned to make Middle Plantation, later rename Williamsburg the capital in h Read on...
Facts and figures - do you love them? I do . The driver does too. Fact 1 - this is the 156th blog I have written about Derbyshire . I never imagined I would write so many about Derbyshire and Chesterfield whilst still sitting at home. It is Day 105 of lockdown or partial lockdown . I have probably walked 103 days and still counting. I have lost count of so many things . I bet you have too. Staying Read on...
Sunday: Mostly a quiet day spent relaxing but had a nice walk around a nature preserve and along a marsh. Tried to sneak into the sea island resort by walking which worked except I would have had to walk another 2 miles for anything good. So I guess its not really an issue leaving the pedestrian gate unlocked 😊
Monday: MLK day meant a day trip down to St. Augustine with my sister and her wife. Read on...