I am a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers Society and have been off an on since college. This is a great organization that promotes and educates the public about growing tropical fruit, gardening and other outdoor activities related to agriculture. There are a number of regional chapters in the state, all of whom hold regular meetings. Every year there is a Festival of Fruit which rotates among the states' chapters. This year the … [Read more...]
Filming the fun!
Were being filmed as we go! Check out these Jamaica tourism clips from the past few days. … [Read more...]
Jamaica Island Photos
We had a full day of touring in the Montego Bay region of Jamaica - highlights included exploring the rest of Secrets Wild Orchid Resort, Chukka Caribbean Adventures (high speed Dog Sled Ride), and the Ocho Rios (a fantastic water soaking climb up the steep river walls from the ocean into the rainforest). See some of our photos below: … [Read more...]
The Secret is Out!
I'm currently staying at Secret's Wild Orchid Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica on a trip sponsored by the Tourism Bureau of Jamaica. This resort is completely new having only opened about 2.5 months ago. I have been totally transported in a matter of hours to a magical paradise on the island of Jamaica. We hit the Barracuda bar for a tropical drink which was then carried steps away to the beach where our buffet dinner was awaiting under … [Read more...]
Family Winemakers Tasting
I go to this tasting every year (always held in August - SF, or February, Pasadena), at the Festival Pavilion in Fort Mason in San Francisco. This is the premiere tasting for small family owned California producers. This is always a popular event and I recommend showing up early. The original tasting in 1991 featured 46 wineries; the 2010 tasting will have over 325 wineries! Event Details: Sunday August 22nd, 3-6pm Festival Pavilion, Fort … [Read more...]
Jamaica Trip!
Just returned stateside from western Africa - have several days to recover and then off to Jamaica tomorrow! A plethora of activities await on this Caribbean island nation and I will be posting updates here over the next few days. Looking forward to some hot Caribbean sunshine! Have you been to Jamaica before? I'd love to hear some of your favorite recommendations both for outdoor activities as well as restaurants. Definitely looking … [Read more...]
Converter Collection
Here is a collection of some of the converters, adaptors, usb, solar chargers and other small electronic devices that have served us well during our trips. This is becoming quite the collection! … [Read more...]
Photos & Video
I've put some photos online from the trip so far: Ghana: www.davestravelcorner.com/photography/gallery/international/ghana Cote d'Ivoire: www.davestravelcorner.com/photography/gallery/international/cote-divoire Here is a video I shot from my time volunteering at YCC Ghana. … [Read more...]
Kakum Rainforest Walk, Cape Coast
I just arrived in Ghana's Cape Coast for a few days of much needed R&R. The bus travelled with an armed guard. I'm not an expert in high caliber weaponry but the gun he was holding sure looked like an AK47. Here we were cruising through the jungles of the Cote d'Ivoire with a bunch of 25KG bags labeled “Uncle Sam” rice from Thailand strewn all over the floor. I soon found out this rice was for a humanitarian mission; apparently public … [Read more...]
Exploring Abidjan
Took an early initiative today to explore Abidjan. Thank goodness for some European styled food and salads with real vinegar - been craving salad ever since I arrived in West Africa! Abidjan is the world's 4th largest French speaking city and my English doesn't go too far here, although I've met a few Ghana expats and Ghana travelers who speak English. Prices are high for taxis, lodging, food and most everything else I found. This is a city … [Read more...]
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