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Great value
Beautiful views do not need to be paid for... lovely.

Oasis
Beauty comes in all forms.

Whitehaven
What a wonderful trip. Thanks for the memories. We had a day trip on the Maxi Ragamuffin to Whitsunday Islands. I really enjoyed reading your blog.

The High Country - A week on foot through the Australian Alps
I was very impressed by this post, this site has always been pleasant news. Thank you very much for such an interesting post. Keep working, great job!

The Bernese Oberland was our favorite hiking region...
Once I had the goal just like you of hiking from Grindelwald to Montreux, but by taking the ski lifts up and walking down to the next valley, and had a guide book that showed how to do this. Going from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidigg to Wengen and train to Lauterbrunnen was easy. But walking from Gimmelwald and beyond proved to be impossible as many trees had fallen and blocked the way. So your experience has brought back wonderful memories. I look forward to reading your next blog about crossing the most difficult pass.

Amazing New Zealand
You hiked some amazing country and your wonderful photos have documented your path. Nice job on the beer surprise! What a treat.

Airlie Beach
Thanks for the memory...your photos make me want to stop work and go traveling.

Great Vehicle
Great location

Traveling Australia
When I read a blog from a location where I have traveled there is always a piece of me that wishes I was there with you. Then you traveled to places I have not been and I wished I had seen that part of the world also. Guess we can't see it all. We would have liked to join you for an IPA. Sorry Linda had to tangle with the van. Glad she could still cook.

Paradis found
That looks fantastic. Very nice photography

Touring
What a vehicle

Bear Sightings
Wow, thank you for the solid advice! I'm feeling much more at ease now as the wildlife was the only thing still making me a bit nervous for the trip. I figured there would be people stopped over to look, but it's relieving hearing it from someone who's actually done the trip - so thanks!! And I can't believe how close you were to that black bear, I'd be a bit freaked out, haha. I found and read your other blog as well and it was also a great read - good for you for cycling there and back on your own, sounds like it was an unbelievable adventure. The grocery bags hanging from the handle bars made me laugh, but I applaud your resourcefulness :P I am looking forward to getting out there and seeing the Canadian Rockies, so thanks again for sharing about your awesome trip - it makes it that much easier for those of us who have yet to do it!