This morning weve arranged to do a tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. We meet our guide, Thomas, who tells us that hes a French travelling salesman, and that hes 112 years old. Were perhaps struggling a bit with that last bit, but at least hes dressed the part.
Were told that the Chateau is named after Louis de Buade de Frontenac who was a much loved Governor General of New France in the Read on...
1st May - As many Elephants are living in the wild of Sri Lanka, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is providing the treatments and the necessary care for the Elephants that get injured, wounded, diseased or be abandoned before weaning in the wild due to various circumstances. The orphanage was established in 1975 by the wildlife department of Sri Lanka. Today we we able to view the elephants taking the Read on...
New York City is a exciting city that offers a unique blend of culture, history, and entertainment. If you’re visiting New York City for the first time, here’s a realistic travel report to help you make the most of your trip:
Begin your exploration of New York City by visiting the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and it’s a must-visi Read on...
Got up around 8am, showered and packed the last minute stuff into our suitcases. We still had a bit of alcohol left but couldnt take it with us and neither could the boys so we donated it to the cleaning staff who were very appreciative.
The doorman downstairs organised a taxi for us to go to JFK airport. Another harrowing experience. I swear New York drivers have a death wish.
We had plenty of Read on...
Your first reaction is that both are quite bad, or perhaps even tolerable, given the circumstances. I can probably count on one hand my decent airline meals, and most of those were on Singapore Airlines. My best hospital meals were at UC Berkeley. I contracted pneumonia as a sophomore there and was also hospitalized with a mysterious and unknown virus while I was in grad school. And I must tell yo Read on...
After a wonderful night in Lima, we make our way to Machu Picchu via Cusco. We had a good journey to Cusco looking at the Peruvian landscape, and after a decent ride, we make it to our destination. We three are excited to be here. One of us, not me, could speak the language which was very helpful. Our tour to Machu Picchu was the next morning, and we wanted to be fresh when we arrived. As we did i Read on...
Think back to your childhood. What sort of toys did you play with? What sort of games did you play? Today was one of those days where we were taken back to childhood games with a vengence. Hopscotch - a bit of pavement and some chalk to mark out the squares and a pebble to throw . Bat and Ball. A ball thrown constantly at a wall much to my parents frustration who got fed up of the thud thud of the Read on...
We were on our way a little before 7am, for our last day on the Camino. First, we passed through San Anton, then saw another scene from the Hobbit. Next, we went from spooky countryside to just the opposite, crossing the highway spotting a in for a landing at the Santiago Airport. We stopped in The Patio at San Paio for a break just after 8am. After our break, we continued through Lavacolla, passi Read on...
As we had hoped when we headed for bed last night, this morning has dawned with clear skies overhead making the chances of getting reflections of the mountains in Lake Mathieson a reality.
We needed to make a quick getaway for the lake about 6km away so that we made sure we were around the lake before any breeze on the water happened to spoil the hopeful reflections.
There was thought of the use Read on...
About 10 kilometers from Bolivias capital of La Paz lies the stark, alien landscape of El Valle de la Luna, or Moon Valley. Thousands of years ago, it lay at the bottom of the ocean.
The rains and winds of the Andes here have created these unusual formations, making the area almost a forest of stalagmites out in the open.
It isnt a valley at all, but a bizarre, eroded hillside maze of canyons an Read on...