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Los Angeles, California – September 2000
Sorry You Missed All The Fun Last month’s Democratic Convention was wild, contentious, issue oriented, and not at all what LA is about. While we do have our share (and them some) of riots and civil exuberance, Los Angeles is so much more than the sum of our soundbites. Los Angeles is not Hollywood and
Los Angeles, California – Eats
While Los Angeles is a town filled with exquisite dining and exorbitant pricing it is possible to find some terrific food at prices that won’t leave you sleeping on the street. Check Out: Mani’s Good coffee, relaxing room, and sumptuous pastry 2507 Main St. (between Ocean Park & Pico) Santa Monica 310-396-7700 Web site C&O
Los Angeles, California – Accommodation
Hostelling in LA In a town that prides itself on the cost and quality of its accommodations you would rightfully assume that hostels exist as something of a novelty and a cottage industry in the community. That being said, Los Angeles does have a couple of excellent hostels located in prime locations, convenient to just
London, England – September 2000
Many people come to London with the idea that they must see all the big museums and tourist attractions, but this overlooks London’s charm. The buildings and squares are interesting and diverse, making exploring fun and interesting because the scene always changes. The best option is to pick an area and wander aimlessly. You will
Les Trois Mousquetaires go to France, Italy and maybe a few other places #13
Versailles and the Loire Valley châteaux Versailles wasn’t what I thought it would be. There were so many people there. But, the rooms were so decorated from ceiling to floor, that you have to see! It was so huge, we couldn’t even see the whole thing. It was also really cold the day we went,
Hobart, Tasmania – September 2000
Information on the island capital, Hobart.
Here There Be Dragons (3 of 3)
The next day, dragons forgotten, we anchored in a beautiful, isolated and protected bay on the south end of Rinca Island. The site we had come to dive here was named, ominously, Cannibal Rock. We made our morning dives, and during a long surface interval after lunch, four of us requested a lift on the
Here There Be Dragons (2 of 3)
We gathered at the trailhead for a briefing prior to the 2½ km walk to Banunggulung, where there is a small watering hole and a place to observe the dragons safely. Because the deer which form much of the dragons’ diet must come here for water, we were assured of dragon sightings. We were advised
Here There Be Dragons (1 of 3)
Komodo Island in Indonesia is home to an ancient p
Ghana Travel Information
Travel Guides Make sure you pick up a travel guide before going to Ghana, because the travel book selection here is nothing but pitiful. Lonely Planet’s “West Africa” is alright, but better is Bradt’s “Guide to Ghana” by Philip Briggs, which gives you in-depth coverage about Ghana. Where we stayed In Accra we stayed with
Fortaleza, Brazil – September 2000
Fortaleza, Brazil – September 2000 By Philip Blazdell September – Philip’s birthday month(hint hint – I like vintage champagne) Once again, welcome to this month’s fact-filled Fortaleza update. This last month has been incredibly tiring for the posse here as I had a near-miss with death in the form of a job interview – for
Ecuador Travel Guide
There are no other tropical destinations that can stand up to the variety offered by Ecuador. With four different regions which go from the Amazon rainforest high up to the majestic Ecuadorian Andes, down to its golden Pacific beaches to reach the amazing Galapagos Islands, Ecuador has it all.
Dubai to Marbella via the UK (6 of 6)
Additional Comments Looking Backing On The Trip My great mistake was that I was in too much of a hurry to get home and should have spent a longer period of time on the trip, especially in Cantabria and Salamanca. I met tourists in Cantabria who intended to pass through the area on their way
Dubai to Marbella via the UK (5 of 6)
Third Day The third day should have taken me from Zamora to Caceres via Salamanca. I found Salamanca to be a very beautiful city with a lot to offer the visitor. I got as far as the visiting the old sector around the impressive Plaza Major, Cathedral and University. With the help of my ‘Lonely
Dubai to Marbella via the UK (4 of 6)
The Trip Note: Road numbering has recently under gone certain changes in Spain, the roads number which follow are those used in the computer program I used and in certain cases are the ‘old’ numbers. I arrived at the Brittany Ferries terminal on the 29th May to find a large quantity of Harleys with strangely
Dubai to Marbella via the UK (3 of 6)
The Wet, Wet UK I arrived in London, caught a taxi to the warehouse close to the airport, and un-crated the RT which had arrived with various damages to the crate, but none to the bike itself. I took delivery of it the following morning after paying the handling fees and proceeded to Plymouth via
Dubai to Marbella via the UK (2 of 6)
Relocation – Planning In May 2000, I relocated from Dubai to Spain, opening up and operating a local branch of the Marine consultancy company I work for in Dubai, based at my home in Marbella and covering Southern Europe. The Dubai office covers the Middle East and sub-continent. Originally I wanted to ride the bike
Dubai to Marbella via the UK (1 of 6)
Prologue I purchased my 1999 BMW R1100RT new in October 1998 from the BMW dealer in Dubai. Previous to that I had owned two other bikes in Dubai, a Indian Enfield Bullet 500, I owned it a year and that’s how long it took the dealer to get it run properly, enough said. This was
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (6 of 6)
Back in Accra The last few days we spent in Accra, doing some final sightseeing and visiting. We decided to stop off at the Arts Centre to pick up some last minute gifts. The Arts Centre is Ghana’s largest art market and the best place to find crafts from all over the country. Artists often
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (3 of 6)
We headed over to the castle first thing in the morning. A guide greeted us at the reception and invited us to peruse the museum upstairs before he gave us a tour. The museum is, surprisingly, well designed and informative. The history of the slave trade and its impact on Ghana are explained and related
Coffins and Crocodiles, a Journey Through Ghana (2 of 6)
Fidel Castro in Ghana? Accra is not known for its museums, but Ghana’s monument to its first leader, Kwame Nkrumah, is a decent enough spot to while away an afternoon. It is a sprawling park of sculptures and grass that seems a tad out of place in the chaos that is Accra. Kwame Nkrumah was
Chasing Rainbows – French Guiana (3 of 3)
Once home to exiled French prisoners, visitors mig
Chasing Rainbows – French Guiana (1 of 3)
Once home to exiled French prisoners, visitors mig
Avebury – Ancient Circles of Stone (2 of 2)
The lesser known stone circles of Avebury are the