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Our Travels (subject to change...b/c we can!) -- we've just bought our around the world ticket. If you find that you will be in our neck of the woods, please let us know, b/c it would be great to see you.

April: Bali, Dubai and Jordan

May - August: Europe, focusing on: Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, the Baltics, Copenhagen, England and ending with Barcelona.

August - early November: Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Chile

November: Mexico and Texas (UT football late Nov, hunting and family on the agenda and of course visiting little Rex!)

December: The States - Arizona, Washington, Oregon and a possible jaunt up to Whistler in B.C.

January: New York, Virginia, Kentucky, New Orleans, & The French Polynesia

February : Campervan New Zealand

March: Visit Nat in Australia & India

April: ...back in Hong Kong!

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By Rayma and Doug
November 15th 2009

Alan Gatewood Wenger North America » United States » Texas » Houston

Alan Gatewood Wenger 1934 - 2009

Alan Gatewood Wenger 1934 - 2009 As many of you know, we received very bad news while we were in Brazil: on September 22nd, my dad, Alan Wenger, passed away while on vacation with my mom and sister in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They'd gone down for Dad's 75th birthday, and he died quite suddenly. We left Brazil as soon as possible and went to join them. Since then, we had Dad's memorial service, and we were honored to be joined by so many family members and so very many friends. As you might expect, our travel blog has taken a [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
November 14th 2009

Planet Brazil South America » Brazil

Planet Brazil

Planet Brazil This was how our entry for Brazil started: “The cuiser's landing shook me awake from cryosleep. Status: no immediate threat. My chronometer read 1300 ZULU, but it was clearly morning outside....wherever “outside” was. I reached for my blaster. Asteroids! Blasters have been outlawed on transports for all non-military personnel...my “official” designation on this mission. The boys at Control have some sense of humor. The navigator came on the comm link and gave perfunctory information about air temperature and pressure readin [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
September 15th 2009

On the Road in Peru, and Off the Grid South America » Peru » Trujillo

Put on a happy face!
One of many surviving frescoes in the Temple of the Moon

Peru: 4th - 11th September 2009 Peru has been our first plunge into South America, and our pace has been much more frenetic than any stop so far. Anyone keeping up with our travels would agree that our trip to date would not necessarily be described as typical of the “backpacker scene.” It's true - we've turned away from the ways of the backpacker. It's just that when you get older, you start questioning things: is there wifi? What about a washing machine? Can I get Plummet Air Points for this purchase? While we carry guidebooks with us, we rarely referenced [View Full Entry]

Frescoe illustrating the Moche's universe

By Rayma and Doug
September 2nd 2009

Barcelona Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

Doug's Birthday Book
Thanks to everyone who contributed. It was a big success!

Barcelona: 19th - 23rd August 2009 Barcelona was an amazing city and a great finale to our European holiday. Barcelona, with its wide boulevards and grid layout coupled with impressive architecture (heavily influenced by Gaudi), proves itself to be the long lost sibling of New York and Paris, proving that all three are closely related, perhaps to the chagrin of the latter. It was great to be able to celebrate Doug's birthday in such a memorable city. We went on 2 bicycle tours which both gave us great perspective and insight into the city. Our only regret is that we ran [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
September 2nd 2009

The Lares Trial South America » Peru » Cusco » Lares Trek

Contentment at 13,000 feet

Lima to Lares: 25th - 31st August 2009 Peru was our first stop in South America. Neither of us has ever been to South America, so we didn't know quite what to expect when we arrived. Our first stop was Miraflores, a very nice suburb of Lima overlooking the Pacific. Once Erik arrived, we quickly headed up to Cusco, the former capitol of the Inca Empire. Cusco means "navel" in Quechua, the language of the Incas. (I could try to describe Cusco, but frankly, I'd never be able to touch the eloquent description in “The Motorcycle Diaries”, an account by Ernesto [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
September 2nd 2009

Machu Picchu South America » Peru » Cusco » Machu Picchu

The Million Dollar View

Machu Picchu: 31st August - 1st September 2009 One of our goals is to visit places that are out of the way. Machu Picchu seems to fall into that category, but only because we live in Hong Kong. In reality, the Machu Picchu money machine chugs efficiently with smooth transition points and bilingual assistance exactly where required. So, there are no difficulties in the actual process, except for maybe some altitude sickness. Petra, in comparison, is a zoo: hawkers, camels, horse drawn carriages coming at you in a full gallop, garbage everywhere, kids begging, drivers over-ch [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
September 1st 2009

The Best of Blighty Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Twickenham

U2 at Wembley Stadium in London

England: 9th - 16th August 2009 Our trip to England started, as previously mentioned, with a fabulous garden party to celebrate Rami and Jen Seth´s 40th anniversary. We learned two things that day: rain on your wedding day IS lucky, and once a party animal, always a party animal. Leaving Nottingham, we headed west to the Peak District based on a recommendation from Dee & Derek who raved about Alstonefield Manor, a B&B run by Jo and Robert. We couldn´t pass up such a glowing recommendation, so we checked in. The sun was blazing away when we arrived, and after tea, [View Full Entry]

Stacey & Rayma at the best concert ever!

By Rayma and Doug
August 15th 2009

Another 72 Hours Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Copenhagen

Rami & Jen's 40th Wedding Anniversary
Nottingham, England

Estonia to England: 5th - 9th August 2009 Our trip to date has been a mix of days of peaceful relaxation punctuated by days of non-stop movement. I must admit, the trip from Croatia to Vilnius was a great way to produce stomach acid. However, after our visit to the Baltic states, we were now facing a hop, schlep, and a jump to get to the UK for Rami and Jen's 40th Anniversary party. Our first leg was to get from Tallinn to Stockholm on a car ferry. All the car ferries I'd ever seen were the kind where you board [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
August 7th 2009

Estonia's Got Tallinn Europe » Estonia » Tallinn

Madonna Concert

Tallinn: 2nd - 5th August 2009 We saw Madonna in Tallinn. There. I said it. Now, you are probably having one of two reactions. You are possibly thinking: “I can't believe they paid money to see that nutty lady.” Or, you are thinking: “I bet that was a great show. She's quite a force in music, and a performer that anyone should see.” As we've all noticed, being the King of Rock or Pop equals hazardous duty, and I've come to the conclusion that, even if you aren't crazy about a major artist, you have to see them because there may [View Full Entry]

By Rayma and Doug
August 3rd 2009

Douglas of Estonia Europe » Estonia » Soomaa national park » Karuskose

Douglas of Estonia

Soomaa National Park: 29th -30th July 2009 In a land far away, where time is counted not in seconds but instead in seasons, where the wind speaks only to the hardiest, where the Empire of the Mosquito rules the land by awesome might, there went a man who wanted but one thing: a cold beer. But in his quest, he alone would take on the dreaded armies of the Mosquito Empire and their staunchest of allies, the nefarious Horsefly Nation. Few remember him now (due to the short visit), but the scribes recorded well their battle on th [View Full Entry]

Paddling down the river looking for beavers

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