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October 10th 2009 Africa » Madagascar » Ranomafana National Park
Two fairly short rides see me arrive in the village of Ranomafana to the east of Fianar. This is the gateway to the National Park of the same name, created when the golden bamboo lemur first became ... 36 photos [full story]
Two fairly short rides see me arrive in the village of Ranomafana to the east of Fianar. This is the gateway to the National Park of the same name, created when the golden bamboo lemur first became ... 36 photos [full story]
December 16th 2009 Asia » Philippines » Palawan » Coron
To get to Coron we chose the ferry route which was surprisingly comfortable despite opting for the equivalent of 2nd class. We chose Superferry to sail with and it was a 15 hour crossing from Manila ... 54 photos [full story]
To get to Coron we chose the ferry route which was surprisingly comfortable despite opting for the equivalent of 2nd class. We chose Superferry to sail with and it was a 15 hour crossing from Manila ... 54 photos [full story]
December 11th 2009 Asia » Philippines » Tagaytay
Tagatay was our next destination and an easy transition from Baguio - Manila and then Manila - Tagatay. It was the usual ordeal of not having any idea where we needed to get dropped off when asked by ... 14 photos [full story]
Tagatay was our next destination and an easy transition from Baguio - Manila and then Manila - Tagatay. It was the usual ordeal of not having any idea where we needed to get dropped off when asked by ... 14 photos [full story]
December 29th 2009 Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Horsham
Day 247 - Port Wakefield (South Australia) to Lockiel Rest Area (Victoria) Don't get us wrong, the blog title is in no way disrespectful to Port Wakefield and we don't wish to sound ungrateful, we& ... 9 photos [full story]
Day 247 - Port Wakefield (South Australia) to Lockiel Rest Area (Victoria) Don't get us wrong, the blog title is in no way disrespectful to Port Wakefield and we don't wish to sound ungrateful, we& ... 9 photos [full story]
August 23rd 2009 North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan
When Andras and I first arrived in New York back in August, it was with an anticipated mixture of glee (at having never been to NYC before), uncertainty (at the prospect of settling into to an entirel ... 14 photos [full story]
When Andras and I first arrived in New York back in August, it was with an anticipated mixture of glee (at having never been to NYC before), uncertainty (at the prospect of settling into to an entirel ... 14 photos [full story]
December 28th 2009 Oceania » Australia » South Australia
Day 246 - Port Wakefield We wake up this morning in our new surroundings, the lovely cabin at the Port Wakefield Caravan Park. Having got used to the confines of the caravan for the past 8 months ... 8 photos [full story]
Day 246 - Port Wakefield We wake up this morning in our new surroundings, the lovely cabin at the Port Wakefield Caravan Park. Having got used to the confines of the caravan for the past 8 months ... 8 photos [full story]
January 1st 2010 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
Actually I prefer my Christmas to be cold, white and dark, with cozy christmas lights in the trees and a log fire burning in the open fire. But the chances of that happening where I am now are about a ... 27 photos [full story]
Actually I prefer my Christmas to be cold, white and dark, with cozy christmas lights in the trees and a log fire burning in the open fire. But the chances of that happening where I am now are about a ... 27 photos [full story]
January 1st 2010 Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam
Happy New Year! Just an interim 'postcard' entry to wish you all the best for the new year. I saw out 2009 at a free outdoor concert at the Museum-plein in Amsterdam, from which I considered going ... 9 photos [full story]
Happy New Year! Just an interim 'postcard' entry to wish you all the best for the new year. I saw out 2009 at a free outdoor concert at the Museum-plein in Amsterdam, from which I considered going ... 9 photos [full story]
December 31st 2009 Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Tumblong
DAY 419 I awoke on this New Years Eve, Andy brought me a cup of tea so enjoyed drinking it while in bed, but as always you reach a point where you really need to get up and as we have Marmite I c ... 11 photos [full story]
DAY 419 I awoke on this New Years Eve, Andy brought me a cup of tea so enjoyed drinking it while in bed, but as always you reach a point where you really need to get up and as we have Marmite I c ... 11 photos [full story]
December 14th 2009 Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney
Where to begin this story. . . for once this is an easy question to answer. Usually I find that the end of one adventure is the beginning of the next, and the exact distinction between the two can ... 26 photos [full story]
Where to begin this story. . . for once this is an easy question to answer. Usually I find that the end of one adventure is the beginning of the next, and the exact distinction between the two can ... 26 photos [full story]
December 31st 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Benishangul-Gumuz Region » Asosa
Wow - I can't believe I have managed to create an entry on the same day the event happened! In fact, even better, I have created an entry BEFORE the event actually happened where you are! While ... 5 photos [full story]
Wow - I can't believe I have managed to create an entry on the same day the event happened! In fact, even better, I have created an entry BEFORE the event actually happened where you are! While ... 5 photos [full story]
December 31st 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast » Karamea
At 2am Talita woke Ferdi. There was a familiar gnawing sound coming from behind the fridge. After more than two peaceful weeks Mr Bus Rat was at it again. The game was a-foot, but we were ill prepar ... 13 photos [full story]
At 2am Talita woke Ferdi. There was a familiar gnawing sound coming from behind the fridge. After more than two peaceful weeks Mr Bus Rat was at it again. The game was a-foot, but we were ill prepar ... 13 photos [full story]
October 8th 2009 Africa » Madagascar » Ambalavao
I continue south from Fianar through another landscape of rice paddies and terraces, the former reflecting the fleecy clouds in the blue sky above. Ambalavao is only a short distance away and soon I' ... 37 photos [full story]
I continue south from Fianar through another landscape of rice paddies and terraces, the former reflecting the fleecy clouds in the blue sky above. Ambalavao is only a short distance away and soon I' ... 37 photos [full story]
December 30th 2009 Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Nangus
DAY 418 I enjoyed the tranquillity of the bedroom before joining the hive of activity in the kitchen, however I only find Robert, it seems that everyone else is outside, looking out of the window ... 7 photos [full story]
DAY 418 I enjoyed the tranquillity of the bedroom before joining the hive of activity in the kitchen, however I only find Robert, it seems that everyone else is outside, looking out of the window ... 7 photos [full story]
December 27th 2009 Oceania » Australia » South Australia
Day 245 - Flinders Ranges to Port Wakefield Our last day in the Flinders Ranges dawned bright and beautiful, but it didn’t dawn quietly. The kookaburra’s were joined in their early mor ... 7 photos [full story]
Day 245 - Flinders Ranges to Port Wakefield Our last day in the Flinders Ranges dawned bright and beautiful, but it didn’t dawn quietly. The kookaburra’s were joined in their early mor ... 7 photos [full story]
December 25th 2009 North America » United States » California » Channel Islands National Park
Weighing out our options on winter travel, we picked out Channel Islands as a top possibility. Now, if you were following our blog for a while, you will be smart enough not to believe what I ju ... 44 photos [full story]
Weighing out our options on winter travel, we picked out Channel Islands as a top possibility. Now, if you were following our blog for a while, you will be smart enough not to believe what I ju ... 44 photos [full story]
December 29th 2009 Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Nangus
DAY 417 A day of choices today, it is Susan’s birthday and she is heading off into Wagga to have her hair done, so I can either leave at 8.00 with Susan or I can leave at 9.00 with Helen an ... 1 photos [full story]
DAY 417 A day of choices today, it is Susan’s birthday and she is heading off into Wagga to have her hair done, so I can either leave at 8.00 with Susan or I can leave at 9.00 with Helen an ... 1 photos [full story]
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A Great Walk for Christmas (Lake Waikaremoana, North Island, New Zealand)
A Great Walk for Christmas (Lake Waikaremoana, North Island, New Zealand)
December 27th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Te Urewera National Park
Picture a "State Highway". Sounds pretty grand, doesn't it? A well maintained road. Four wide lanes, two in each direction. A divider in the middle to separate the traffic. Well, not so in New Zealan ... 5 photos [full story]
Picture a "State Highway". Sounds pretty grand, doesn't it? A well maintained road. Four wide lanes, two in each direction. A divider in the middle to separate the traffic. Well, not so in New Zealan ... 5 photos [full story]
December 29th 2009 North America » United States » Michigan » Detroit
Visiting Detroit was definitely not about culture or sightseeing. We came to spend Christmas time with our 91 year old aunt who resides here. The GRAY: The “Motor City” is decaying. I r ... 64 photos [full story]
Visiting Detroit was definitely not about culture or sightseeing. We came to spend Christmas time with our 91 year old aunt who resides here. The GRAY: The “Motor City” is decaying. I r ... 64 photos [full story]
April 17th 2009 North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan
Eating healthily is cheating in the US, so for breakfast I devoured a McGriddle. They are definitely heart attack material - jam flavoured pancake mixture on the outside, sausage, egg and cheese on th ... 60 photos [full story]
Eating healthily is cheating in the US, so for breakfast I devoured a McGriddle. They are definitely heart attack material - jam flavoured pancake mixture on the outside, sausage, egg and cheese on th ... 60 photos [full story]