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Africa » Madagascar » Antananarivo December 18th 2015

Geo: -18.9154, 47.52The haunting calls of the largest of all the Lemurs, Indrie IndrieThe slo mo action of the Parson's Chamelon.... read more

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Venice November 13th 2015

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Venice November 9th 2015

Geo: 45.4345, 12.3384Got to the airport early and went to check in with Alitalia. In hopes of preventing more luggage charges, we combined our important things into Laura's daypack, and in the Ape both computers and checked the rolling bags on through. Had bought a bag in Santorini to replace the one we lost as we left Berlin that had the medicines and snacks in it. Found our gate and had ourselves a cup of coffee and croissant and watched the comings and goings of people around us. We were flying from Paris to Rome and then on to Venice. Robert had done a great deal of research and we were taking flights that would allow us to arrive in Venice at around 3:30 in the afternoon. Finally, they called our flight and we all got ... read more
scenes around Venice
scenes around Venice
scenes around Venice

Europe » France November 1st 2015

Geo: 48.8567, 2.35099Landed in Paris and got our luggage. It was much warmer than we had expected and we had to push the luggage quite a ways to get to the Roissy bus. We decided to take the Roissy bus and then catch a taxi on to the boat. We did not arrive in Paris until 8:15 and by the time we had gotten our luggage and walked to the Roissy bus it was late and did not want to have to walk around trying to find where to go that late at night. The Roissy bus is a direct bus to the Opera metro stop and allows you to catch your breath before heading out into Paris.Got a taxi and he knew where the Bir Hakim bridge was and got us there in short order. ... read more
Bir Hakim bridge
statue near Bir Hakim bridge
the Peniche on the Seine

Europe » Greece October 27th 2015

Geo: 36.47, 25.37Like last year, we took the bus from Thira to another village on Santorni called Oia, surely one of the most beautiful places on earth.... read more
Oia
Oia
Oia

Europe » Greece » South Aegean October 26th 2015

Geo: 36.3956, 25.4592This year we decided to stay at a place in Thira/Fira because the place we had stayed last year was not available. The owners are super friendly and gave us a map and information about various places to go while we were here. Offered us both wine and coffee and we declined but they sent a carafe of white wine with Robert. Our room is on the outside and we have a small view of the ocean. Put us in a suite with king bed, kitchenette, table and chairs outside, and nice bathroom with plenty of hot water!!!Santorini is the remnants of a collapsed volcanic crater with incredibly awesome views from the rim of the crater. For us, the beauty of Santorini is found walking along the edge of the rim and looking down ... read more
enjoying a day of hiking
view from Antonia Hotel
Antonia Hotel

Europe » Germany » Berlin October 20th 2015

Geo: 52.5235, 13.4115So far behind so writing a short essay on what we did as well as a few of the many pictures we took.We were using Berlin as a jumping off point to use some of our Avios points to travel to Santorini Greece. We found that it was a great place to visit. Our friend Stefan from Switzerland was going to be in Berlin at the same time! Because he was going to be there we changed our place to stay to the boat Eastern Comfort located on the river Spree next the remaining portion of the Berlin Wall.We had a room complete with two portholes that looked out onto the river and we could see the waterfowl out on the river. We also had a view of the famous Oberbaum bridge. The area ... read more
fall colors in Berlin
bicycle ride through park
bicycle ride

Africa » Mauritius » Grand Port » Mahebourg October 17th 2015

Geo: -20.41, 57.7Decided to do one final kayak on the river before we left. Managed to convince them we could launch and land by ourselves so off we went. As usual, it was a pleasant paddle and we were glad we had done it.Came back and packed up and were ready for our next adventure which was going to be flying to Frankfurt, Germany via Johannesburg, South Africa, to some of those places we really enjoyed on our last trip to Europe. While in Frankfurt airport, we would store our camping equipment and fly to Berlin and stay for several days before heading to Santorini.We had never been to Berlin but we were going there because we could use some of our British Airways air miles to fly to Santorini and then from Santorini to Paris. ... read more
River La Chaux  Weaver nests
River La Chaux
River La Chaux

Africa » Mauritius » Grand Port » Mahebourg October 16th 2015

Geo: -20.41, 57.7Final trip to the doctor to get the stitches removed, and we were heading back over the island to Mahebourg. We had made reservations to stay at the same place as before, Le Bamboo. Got ourselves settled in and got on the bikes to go find lunch. There was a place on the waterfront that had received mixed reviews but intrigued us so we decided to check it out.We were hooked! Sitting outside under an umbrella with the waterfront stretching out into the distant mountains, what a view. For us, the view and service kept us coming back day after day. Our rationalization, eat there during the day and fix our own dinner at night. Worked for us. We decided we enjoyed Mahebourg best while we were here. It was so easy to bike ... read more
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Africa » Mauritius » Rivière du Rempart » Grand Baie October 15th 2015

Geo: -20.02, 57.58One thing that can be said about Mauritius is the waterfront is spectacular! As a result of Robert's injury, and just wanting to have a little chill time, we spent a great deal of time enjoying the view. While we were in Grand Baie, we did work on the stories while sitting and eating.The pictures in this story are from both the waterfront in Grand Baie and the waterfront in Mahebourg. Grand Baie is a protected bay and those are the pictures that show calm waters and yachts. The waterfront where we spent time was open bay and you got to see sailboats cominga... read more
Sunset Grand Baie
Sunset Grand Baie
Sunset Grand Baie




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