Have you ever built up a place in your mind so much that when you finally see it there is a sense of disappointment? A friend of mine reacted that way to the Trevi Fountain in Rome; wondering what all the fuss was about. It will be impossible for anyone to see Machu Picchu and … More Minds Blown in Machu Picchu
The Llogara Pass has also made the list on Dangerousroads.org but I think calling it “dangerous” is possibly overstating the case. This 31-km. high mountain pass that follows the coast from south of Vlora to Dhermi is a road that demands attention, but most people lucky enough to take this trip give the road the … More Following Julius Caesar on the Llogara Pass: One of the World’s Most Scenic Drives
Meteora is also Greek for “suspended in the air“, which pretty accurately describes the monasteries to be found in this unearthly landscape in central Greece. This story began between the 9th and 10th century, when hermit monks chose to live in isolation in the caves of these fantastical rock formations. They survived on donations of … More Meteora: the Higher the Rock, the Closer to God
So we’re finally here – in Newfinlan, affectionately known as The Rock. It takes exactly five minutes to figure out why – this island is built to last. After we landed in Port au Basques, our first destination was Gros Morne National Park – about a four-hour drive up the western coast. There is a … More Life is sweet on The Rock
Leaving Ourselves Behind 