Page 2 of Ever Onward Travel Blog Posts



The sun streamed through my window; another day in paradise was about to begin. I had a lazy breakfast in hot sun, with plenty of watermelon (my favourite) and coffee, all accompanied by the sounds of Abba. Music appears to run through everything here. No matter where you are, music can be heard and folk can be seen dancing to the sounds of the Caribbean. By now, the sun was getting seriously hot and, with a little time before my transport arrived, I opted for a soak in the pool. I'm definitely not a pool person and don't really like swimming, but there are times when it is more pleasant in the water than out of it. Today was one. The trees and flowers looked different from this vantage point. I seemed more insignificant down at ... read more
Getting ready to feed the masses
A miracle will be needed if these are to feed 70,000
Chilling (Liming) before it's too late


Just as the sun began to rise, the night chorus stopped … and the alarm went off! Peeking out onto my balcony, I could see that the sky was already a bright blue and suspected that it was already warm outside. After a cooling shower, I dressed and made my way to breakfast. Watermelon, fresh pineapple and melon were followed by a cheese and onion omelette cooked by Christopher, the morning chef. He looked hot, standing in the open air, cooking over a flat plate. At least, I had the fresh orange juice to cool me down, although the coffee probably warmed me up again! Breakfast over, I went across to the supermarket to buy my packed lunch – garlic pitta bread grabbed my attention and making friends was probably not going to be an option ... read more
Heading into the rainforest
Start Point - an old plantation
Fond d'Or Bay, from La Croix Fort


Although it rained heavily in the night and the frogs pretty much sang through till dawn, I slept well and awoke with the alarm at 07h00 (that’s 12h00 BST!). The first task of the day was to make coffee, provided by the hotel in my coffee maker. Not too successful as four cups of water only seemed to produce one cup of coffee and I suspected that the mechanism was proving alien to my bleary attempts at caffeine injection! Still, a very nice coffee emanated, albeit smaller than anticipated. After a cooling shower, I headed across for breakfast. Slices of watermelon came first, accompanied by a drink of fresh orange and tamarind. More coffee appeared and was joined by a very nice omelette (with onion), bacon and ham. Back in my room, I prepared to head ... read more
Along the High Street
One of the many colourful houses
Rodney Bay Marina


Just a week after returning from Amsterdam, I’m back in an airport. Just yesterday, spring was beginning to appear, the grass beginning to grow and the blossom beginning to bring colour to the garden. Sadly, yesterday’s weather was not spring-like and a cold wind tempered the promises of what nature was expecting. Today’s a different story. I don’t know if it’s because I’m already 200 miles farther south or whether I’m in a different frame of mind. Maybe it’s just that I’m going to be combining three passions in one trip and my outlook has changed. Maybe it’s simply that the weather is better today than yesterday. Whatever the reason, at 07h00, the airport was quiet, check-in fast, security efficient, the waiting area comfy and the departure boards showing exotic places … Dubai …Port of Spain ... read more
Get me out of here!
Two bottles of wine?
Still?

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District November 1st 2012

With a gap in the weather, it was only right to head back north for a few days' walking. Thursday dawned wet and windy ... possibly not good for walking. However, after a late start and an early lunch (sat in the car with the wind lashing the rain against the soft-top), the sun suddenly came out and the snow-capped mountains became visible - and inviting. With British Summer Time over, there was an hour less in which to complete a walk in daylight and so there was only enough time to cover just the two Wainwrights. Few people were out on such a lovely day - I had the snow cover all to myself. Despite the wind, which blew the hail and snow with such force that it stung, the views from the summits were ... read more
Whiteless Saddle - difficult to walk across in the strong wind!
Grasmoor - from Wandhope
Crag Hill - from Wandope

Europe » Greece » Crete » Chania September 25th 2012

Another hot day, but unlike the other days, this was a day of rest. I use the word rest advisedly as there is always something to do - but today, at least, there was an opportunity to take things a little more slowly. Today therefore, there are just photos ...... read more
Chania: The New Harbour
Chania: Waiting for Passengers
Chania: Harbour Wall

Europe » Greece » Crete » Chania September 24th 2012

I was getting used to a hot night followed by a hotter day. There was nothing for it but to head for the coolness of the mountains. I wasn't going right into the mountains, rather in to the foothills. I arrived in Therisso where, in 1905, the final struggle for Cretan independence was born. driving up through the Therisso Gorge, it was easy to imagine how remote this place was and how secure. No wonder Venizelos was successful and no wonder he became revered by the Cretans in the same way that Churchill is revered by ourselves. Passing Venizelos' statue (and the double-naved church), I followed the road uphill before turning downhill where a tree was growing in the middle of the road. Just beyond, I opened a gate and joined an old and overgrown goat ... read more
Therisso: Heading into the Wilds
Looking Towards Lakki
The Sea - From Zourva

Europe » Greece » Crete » Kalives September 23rd 2012

Yet another hot and sunny day dawned. Yet again, breakfast consisted of yoghurt, fruit, eggs, bread, cheese, ham, coffee and fresh orange juice. Yet again, I smothered myself in sun cream and headed out into the open air. I walked through town to the bus station, stopping at an ATM, before purchasing a return ticket to Kalives. For the first time on this trip, I was heading east on the Irakleo bus and so, I asked the driver to stop at the Kalives junction, which I knew was roughly 25 minutes away, but wasn't aware of the approaching signs to the stop. Fortunately, a young lady was wanting to get on at Kalives, so the driver had to stop in any case. Getting off the bus, I found myself by the side of the wide main ... read more
Cretan Locust
Always Obey the Sines
I want This!

Europe » Greece » Crete » Sfaka September 22nd 2012

After a 05h30 breakfast and a 06h15 coach, today was a simple walk - the Samaria Gorge. The day finished off with a boat to Sougia and the bus back to Chania. Simple!... read more
Early Morning
Kri Kri
Kri Kri

Europe » Greece » Crete » Akrotiri September 21st 2012

Today was going to be hot. Not necessarily because the forecast had indicated a temperature over 30 nor because of the high predicted humidity. Rather, today's walk was going to be wild and lonely, through dramatic hills and gorges near the north-west coast of the Akrotiri peninsula, just east of Chania. Much of the walk was going to be hard and stony underfoot with very little shade. This was why it would be hot. The weatherman may have said 30, but that's in the shade. I was expecting to add another 10 degrees to that figure. My taxi arrived on time and soon I was heading towards the airport and up into the remoter hills beyond. It seems amazing that, this close to Chania, many visitors don't head out in this direction. Having paid my fare, ... read more
The Church of the Bear
To the Sea!
Katholiko Monastery




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