Wed. 6/20/01 My sister Patty drove me to the San Luis Obispo airport, as she has done on many previous trips; and I left SLO at 10:36 am, arriving in LAX at 11:45 am. There I joined several other fellow climbers and trekkers (including my son Kevin and his friend Deborah) who had arrived from other cities. Leaving LAX at 2:10 pm, we arrived in Lima, Peru at 12:40 am on 6/21 after an 8.5 hour flight and adjusted our watches for the 2-hour time … [Read more...]
Annapurna Circuit
I'd always fancied myself as a bit of an outdoors-type, and what better way to prove it than a trek through the Himalayas. "Why would I want to walk for that long?" said a startled friend when I asked if he wanted to come along. Obviously he hadn't pictured it in his mind like I had. There it was; snow-capped peaks looming over pine-forests, twinkling stars dancing across the dark Northern skies, Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the wind, … [Read more...]
Lahore
If you take a fact file about Pakistan you will see the Islamabad is the official capital with its planned streets and neatly organized suburbs. You will also find Karachi mentioned as the economical and industrial capital with its huge twelve million people, bustling streets and polluted atmosphere. A city you may not find mentioned in that book is Lahore the cultural and spiritual heart of Pakistan. This ancient city on the bank of river Ravi … [Read more...]
Wacky Packi Northern Pakistan
The mere notion of coming to this country might send shudders up ones spine. But after my 2 months in Pakistan, the chills would be be because I'm so excited about the prospect of returning to one of the most beautiful countries one Earth. The initial excitement of entering the country via the dramatic Karakoram Highway subsides eventually, but a contentedness of being amidst the cool climes, stunning geography & welcoming locals sets in. … [Read more...]
A Week in Sunny Devon
It was six forty-five in the morning as our USA plane touched down at Gatwick airport. This was the start of my one weeks vacation in Southern England. As we drew up to the disembarkation gate the captain told us the weather forecast for the next few days was warm and sunny ... what a bonus no rain. Once we cleared customs and located our hire car which, as luck would have it, had a diesel engine. What a great reward, considering gas is around … [Read more...]
Wat Thai, Los Angeles – November 2005
Wat Thai Los Angeles - Every Sunday at Wat Thai there is excellent Thai food cooked by the outdoor vendors. Sometimes there will be additional events at the Wat such as dancers or musicians performing Thai music. The best time to visit this temple is during major Holidays such as the Songkran Festival (Water Festival) in mid April or the Loy Kratong Festival in Mid November. During these times - the amount of food vendors swells considerably, … [Read more...]
Country Music RV Tour Destination – March 2005
Country Music RV Tour Destination - For anyone planning a trip to Eastern Canada, there is a great Country Music Festival that takes place at Fox Mountain Camping Park Inc., 6128 Aylesford Road (near Berwick), Nova Scotia, Canada. This annual event is typically held in late July or early August. This is a wonderful facility of 475 acres, www.foxmountaincampingpark.com, and the largest camping facility in Nova Scotia. The musical director in … [Read more...]
Visit Salzburg, Austria – February 2005
Salzburg is located on the banks next to the beautiful Salzach River in Austria - within a very short distance of the German border. This charming town is located about 3 hours drive from Vienna or a 2 hour drive from Munich. The appropriately named, Salzburg W.A. Mozart International Airport is only about 20 minutes from the center of town and serves select, mostly European destinations. The city is rich in history but perhaps most famous as … [Read more...]
Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival – January 2003
The snow and ice sculpture festival is one of the largest of its kind held every year. This is an amazing event with tons of snow and ice used in the process. Every year an international team of professional ice sculptors descend upon the city of Hasselt, Belgium (formerly in Bruges). This event is held in a huge building with outdoor attractions also available. The temperature is maintained inside at a constant degree of 10C or 14F. The … [Read more...]
California Avocado Festival, Carpinteria CA February 2002
California Avocado Festival Carpinteria - Visit the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria, CA. This is a three day FREE event held in October each year and benefits local non-profit organizations and promotes the town of Carpinteria. Santa Barbara county is the 3rd largest Avocado producing county in the USA. This is three days of family fun, food, music, and of course avocados! Cool competitions include the best dressed avocado, largest … [Read more...]
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