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Galapagos 1 (April and May 2007)| Our trip from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos islands was beset by little wind, and we had to motor for 2½ days of the 5 that we were at sea to cover the 600 miles to these remote, amazing islands. Yachts are generally not encouraged to stay and are usually only granted permission to stay 10 days or so on one island only. Having hired an agent through whom we arranged a cruising permit we enjoy more freedom and have visited the three main islands. San Cristobal, our first island, had a beautiful calm anchorage with hundreds of sea-lions swimming around, and lounging around on the decks of the local fishing boats. On this island we took a tour to see some of the famous Galapagos tortoises in a nature reserve and some marine iguanas on a local beach. We also took a boat trip to the west side of the island where, whilst diving and snorkelling we swam with sharks and rays, and later swam with a huge turtle and a very playful and inquisitive group of sea-lions who would swim right up to you, blow a jet of bubbles and race off! |
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Southern Africa (October 17 - November 3, 2003)| This tour of Southern Africa began in Cape Town, South Africa. Here we took a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a spectacular view of the modern city and the Waterfront, including Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner. Another magnificent view was at Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans come together. After touring The Winelands, we continued to the sand dunes of Namibia. Next stop was Chobe National Park in Botswana. |
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CULCREUCH CASTLE (over night stay)
This was a GREAT EXPERIENCE to stay in a castle. We really enjoyed our stay and NEVER SAW ONE GHOST, even though we were told our room was the room directly above the room that is haunted. lol
Click here to visit the castle's website >>>> CULCREUCH CASTLE |
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Mexico 1995 (August 1995)In an amazing circuitious route, we covered a lot of ground in just three weeks in southern and central Mexico.
Landing in Villahermosa - a steamy Gulf town - we grabbed a bus to Palenque (a fabled Mayan ruin set against a lush jungle backdrop) and continued via endless switchbacks to San Cristobal de las Casas.
San Cristobal (the most Guatemalan of Mexican cities) was a terrific pit stop pleasingly sited at about 7,000 feet above sea level. The highlight: an amazing day-long tour with Mercedes Hernandez Gomez of the surrounding traditional villages. Not to be missed.
We then hopped on a plane and flew into Oaxaca. Great food, sensational crafts and several must-see archeological sites make this town a destination for any traveller seeking the "real" Mexico.
Another plane and bus ride brought us to the silver capital of Mexico - Taxco. A wonderful colonial gem that is too often thought of as a day-trippering shopper's paradise. Several nights stay proved this town to be a keeper.
Finally, we rode into Mexico City and took in the sights and pleasures of the most cosmopolitan of Mexican cities. |
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ST. CONANS KIRK | While traveling to see Inverary Castle me made a brief stop to see this Kirk. We were greatly surprised at all the detail in t |
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Weil der Stadt (2007-05)| With some footnotes on the repercussions of the French Revolution. |
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Airport Daze (July 2002 thru July 2006)| Four years of TSA training from the Boeing contract with AIS to the Lockheed-Martin contract with Alltech International. What a ride! |
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