South Africa 2009

After Madagascar we toured South Africa.  First we took a rail trip across the country from Pretoria to Cape Town.  After a few days in Cape Town we drove to the Cape Winelands and then along the Garden Route on the southern coast.

Sailed the Lesser Sunda Islands in 2009

08.30 a.m. transfer from Sanur, south-Bali to Amed, north-east Bali (2 hrs). Upon arrival in Amed we board the ‘Katharina’, settle in and sail to Gili Trawangan for swimming,   Day 1 snorkeling, diving (optional)* and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward sailing to Sumbawa. Arrive at Pulau Bungin a tiny island, populated by ‘sea-gypsies’ (bajao). We … Read more

Around the World Trip Ticket

Travel itinerary     Confirmation no.: NXRP6S SAN FRANCISCO to BEIJING departing Friday, April 17 UNITED  889 Depart: SAN FRANCISCO 11:28 AM Arrive: BEIJING 2:40 PM Seat(s): 11H     NONSTOP Equip: 747 MP miles: 5914     UNITED BUSINESS In-Flight services: MOVIE Meal: LUNCH, LUNCH BEIJING to SINGAPORE departing Wednesday, April 22 SINGAPORE  803 Depart: BEIJING 8:45 … Read more

Belize 2008

Over Christmas 2008 Judith and I went to Belize.  We went to Chan Chich, Blancaneaux and Placencia.

South America 2008

FINNEGAN/DANIEL DR 16 September    AR1255            Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)     1310/1625 23 September    AR 1532           Buenos Aires (Aeroparque)-Cordoba      1700/1820 26 September    PU 293             Cordoba-Montevideo                              1530/1710 29 September    AR 1203           Montevideo-Buenos Aires (Aeroparque)  0830/0915 29 September    AR 1256           Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)-Rio de Janeiro     1455/175 5  

Bulgaria 2008

In August of 2008 Judith and I went to Vera and Lubo’s wedding at the cathedral in Sofia.  The wedding service was sung by two priests while the attendees stood. We also made a trip to Koprivshtitsa.

Papua New Guinea 2008

After a week in Brisbane, we flew to Papua New Guinea. SUMMARY – 14 to 24 May 2008 1 night   Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby 3 nights   Ambua Lodge, Southern Highlands 3 nights   MV Sepik Spirit Cruise 2 nights   Rondon Ridge, Mt Hagen 1 night   Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby ITINERARY IN BRIEF Wed 14 May: Upon … Read more

Ballooning the Alps 2008

In January of 2008 Judith and I attended the Château-d’Œx International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Switzerland with the American ballooning team led by Stan Hess. Hot Air Ballooning in the Alps 2008