2023 Asia Trip

On March 27, 2023, Judith and I started a round-the-world trip. First we flew to Darwin, Australia, to join a small-ship cruise of Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands. The trip lasted two weeks through the spice islands. Returning to Darwin, we bought some Aboriginal art. Next we flew to Singapore where we discovered Peranakan … Read more

Portugal 2015

On April 15, 2015, Judith and I set off on a week-long driving tour of Portugal.  We flew into Lisbon and drove up through Sintra and the Douro Valley ending in Porto.  

Burma 2013

04 Nov 13 (Mon) Arrival to Yangon International Airport 05 Nov 13 (Tue) Yangon – fly to Bagan Blue Bird Hotel 06 Nov 13 (Wed) In Bagan 09 Nov 13 (Sat) Bagan – fly to Heho Myanmar Treasure 10 Nov 13 (Sun) In Inle Lake Myanmar Treasure 8 11 Nov 13 (Mon) Heho – fly … Read more

Namibia 2013

  Day Date Accommodation Basis Nights Sun 28-Apr-13 Road transfer: Windhoek Airport -> Olive Grove Sun 28-Apr-13 Olive Grove Guesthouse, Windhoek (Luxury room) bb 1 Mon 29-Apr-13 Road transfer: Olive Grove -> Eros Airport Mon 29-Apr-13 Flight transfer: Eros Airport -> Wolwedans (09:15 – 10:45) Mon 29-Apr-13 Wolwedans Dune Camp, NamibRand Nature Reserve fba 2 … Read more

Australia 2012

We visited north Queensland (11/5–11/8), went on the South Seas cruise and returned to Australia.  Rented apartments in Melbourne (12/9-15/2012) and Sydney in Paddington district (11/5-12/8).  We also took a road trip along the southern coast.

Edinburgh Festival 2012

We saw: Letter of Last Resort After Rainfall The Fantasist Ali McGregor Hand or Fist Mies Julie Will Eno Loves I haven’t Known Lady Rizo Gulliver’s Travels Calder Quartet Mark Thomas No More Shall We Part Dirty Great Love Story Mess Blink

South Seas Cruise 2011

Day 1 – Rabaul, Duke of York Islands and Captain’s Welcome Board Oceanic Discoverer at 2:00pm for a 3:00pm departure. We are surrounded by a backdrop of six towering volcanoes as we meet our fellow travellers. Later, join the Expedition Leader and local guide to visit the nesting ground of the megapodes, a native bird … Read more

East Africa 2011

On the East Africa trip I started by myself and then met Judith in Dar es Salaam.  I started in Nairobi on September 6. Flew to Entebbe and toured the botanical gardens. Bus to Kampala where there were storks everywhere. Bus to Kigali, Rwanda. Flight to Dar es Salaam Flight to Beho Beho camp Then … Read more