Unless you are a dedicated cyclist like me, you probably have never considered a cycling trip, or better yet, a cycling cruise. Perhaps you might want to reconsider this option, particularly since electric bicycles are now an option. But stop and think about all of the fun off bike that you might have. First, and foremost is the social aspect of joining a group that is both fun and interesting. Th Read on...
The area we walked through yesterday and today, and will tomorrow, were on the frontlines during World War One. The line that Arras and Bapaume are on saw heavy fighting, especially towards the end in 1917 and 1918. There are many smaller war cemeteries in this area. This one contains the graves of 399 British, 14 Canadian, 2 New Zealand, 1 Indian and 4 German soldiers. It is sad to think about th Read on...
Next stop was the coastal village of Palm Cove, just north of Cairns. We stayed at the massive Novotel Palm Cove Resort, which was about as far removed in style and ambience from the laid back peace and quiet of Great Keppel Island as it was possible to get. The tennis courts, large gym, and golf course with its attached pro shop were a bit wasted on us - the parents of three youngsters under eigh Read on...
Bun. The first photo is for you. Pub and defibrillator in one location, does it get any better? We were here 3 days and I know my way around, know the beers and ciders pretty well, know the menu and order with confidence (easy mussels and something else), know the staff and really know the schedule but I never saw the defibrillator! But I didnt need it either.
More mussels last night, enjoyed as Read on...
First of all, let me apologize for the delay in my blogs. Between the intial rush, and trying to do everything we wanted to in Paris, then the train trip to Saint Jean Pied de Port, and the fact that our first night on the Camino was at Refuge Orisson which does not have WiFi....
Since Id fallen asleep so early, at 2am I couldnt keep my eyes closed I got up and went downstairs to the patio to wor Read on...
Life is filled with unanswered questions, but it is the courage to seek those answers that continues to give meaning to life. You can spend your life wallowing in despair, wondering why you were the one who was led towards the road strewn with pain, or you can be grateful that you are strong enough to survive it. – J.D.Stroube
2020 rolls on towards its inevitable end but for many, many people a Read on...
SAT, 21 MAY 2022 – Day 15: Marrakech - Your adventure tour ends after breakfast. (Breakfast included).
Our tour group was quite diverse and included many experienced travelers who lived in the U.S. (5), Canada (3), England (2), and Germany (1). One person had fallen ill and had to miss the trip. My roommate was born in Bangladesh but was moved to London by his parents at age 6 months. He has a Read on...
Die Fhre von Patras ging 11.59, also hatte ich einen ruhigen Vormittag im Kokoni Beach Hotel. Ich lernte dort eine Missionarsfamilie kennen, die griechischen Ursprungs sind, in Uganda missionieren. 4 leibliche Kinder, zwei schwarze Mdchen aus Uganda adoptiert. Er Arzt.
Sie war eine interessante Frau, aber fr mein Gefhl war Gott zu viel im Gesprch. Es gab kein Thema, bei dem sie sich nicht sicher Read on...
This morning we plan to take a boat ride out to the island in Lake Bled, the one (I dont think there are any other islands in the lake) with the iconic Assumption of Maria Church on it. It seems that the system here involves the boatman waiting for the boat to fill up (with people) and then off we go. He says we need to pay him in cash as we get on back, otherwise he‘ll leave us there. Theres no Read on...
Sunday and Monday in Romewent far better than the first day. After breakfast at the hotel, we got tickets to a bus tour with Greenline and got to see and learn much more of the city than if wed only walked around by ourselves. The tour came with earbuds we could use to hear all about the sites as we drove by and stopped at each one.
We got on the bus just a block from our hotel, Hotel Borromeo, Read on...