November 25, 2018
When Deb and I planned our long-term travel adventure we talked about Kenya, Iceland, Japan, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe, but we didn’t mention Morocco. Morocco has intrigued me ever since I first saw Casablanca, one of my favourite movies. What’s not to like about Bogie and Ingrid, right? But going to Morocco, and in particular the Medina of Marrakech, Read more…
November 4, 2017
Welcome to St. Kilda Islands, the fourth and last of a series of posts about our tour of Scotland. This segment of our tour required us to abandon our trusty campervan and head out onto the open sea to these incredible, isolated islands of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. The trip brought us close to the history and culture of the St. Kildans, why they abandoned Read more…
October 19, 2017
Welcome to the Scottish Highlands, the third in a series of posts on our tour of Scotland. Highlights include swimming in Loch Ness, the moors, the Isle of Skye, the Isles of Harris and Lewis, and a special excursion to a remote, uninhabited archipelago. The Why? The Scottish Highlands and the moors were always on my bucket list, ever since I saw movies like The Read more…
Welcome to the 2017 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the second of a series of posts on our tour of Scotland. Since the City of Edinburgh is Festival City in August we were busy all 10 days that we were there. And if you go to Edinburgh in August do not miss the Royal Military Tattoo. About the Royal Military Tattoo Read more…
October 7, 2017
Welcome to the Edinburgh Festivals and the City, the first of a series of posts on our tour of Scotland. Highlights include The Edinburgh Festivals, The City of Edinburgh, Bobby, The Ultra-Loyal Skye Terrier, Harry Potter, and more. Scotland is part of Rick’s heritage, so our tour of the country had special significance for him. See the highlights below of the Read more…
Dressed for Venice Carnival.