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...
Day 1 Woke up early . We are not due on the tunnel until tomorrow but Gabby is all packed up ready to go. She has been washed and provisioned . Although the provisioning did not take long due to the new Brexit rules whereby we cannot take dairy back into the EU. It feels odd to have nothing in the fridge and the larder very . We made a late decision to head off south on the day before our train cr Read on...
Were camping on the this blog today actually begins in the year 1579, in Outlines, Marne, France. Jean Roy dit Desjardins (Joigny) (Lauzier) was my 11th on my mothers maternal side of the family.
All we know about Jean Roy is that he seduced Boucquenier (Brouchu) in January 1604, and did not marry her, although she gave him a son, Olivier Roy, who was born and baptised on October 2 1604 in R Read on...
Sunday: After a very rainy and dreary arrival Saturday afternoon Sunday I woke up to gorgeous sunshine and incredible views from the airbnb. Being a carriage house (living space above the garage) a couple miles out of town leads to some amazing views out of some large windows. Good weather and a new location meant that it was time to check out the borough (nothing in PA is a town). Ebensburg has a Read on...
Yesterday we had an adventure deep sea fishing on the Indian Ocean! It was a bit more than I expected in a lot of ways (the length of our boat trip, the swells on the ocean, and the disturbing nature of fishing itself).
Lets start at the beginning. We were up early as we were leaving at 7:30. It was raining when we got up, and while we were having our early light breakfast, but it soon stopped, a Read on...
Seldom do I get so excited about a place that I dont want back home, but Laramie, Wyoming, certainly that. While I was walking down Grand Avenue on Monday, I stumbled across some houses for rent and seriously considered calling the numbers listed, just to see what kind of prices I could expect. Simply put, Laramie has everything I could ask for in a place to live, including a lack of crowds. This Read on...
As Peru descends into political chaos, I try to be outside enough to see what the protests are like while avoiding getting mixed up in the crowd itself. I want to know whats going on but also avoid tear gas and Covid.
Trying to train for the Ausangate trek in two weeks, I went for a 7 mile hike today. Ive been wondering what the burn from early October looks like up close - and if anything is sta Read on...
I had a remarkably good final nights sleep at the Rangoon YMCA, given that I was assigned the table for the night. We spent the morning sending the last of our Burma postcards and visiting the markets. I missed out on sending a birthday telegram to Dad – they wanted 25 Kyat for that pleasure, which was over budget. Sorry, Dad! We had some minor hassles getting to the airport, but at least when Read on...
Day 3 was strange as a few people were still sick. After breakfast and packing, most of us left around 8 am. My roomie was worried she would not be able to go at all but we assured her there were options; we were still early in the trek, multiple guides, and it was not that busy on the trail so maybe she would be a half day behind. Another girl and one guy also stayed behind.
The rest of us made Read on...
Our mornings in Hanmer Springs so far had all started with cloud and a threat of rain but this morning the story was different with broken cloud and blue sky apparent. This bodes well for our drive over Lewis Pass and onto Lake Rotoiti when we expect the mountain scenery should be spectacular.
Gretchen had washed off much of the visible dust on the car that we had picked up in Molesworth Station Read on...