Where winding roads, rusty rails, iffy health and lean budget meet the calm
Kaikoura is an interesting and challenging place. Tucked in a narrow coastal plain between steep mountains and the Pacific Ocean it has incredible views and walks around the coast. Continue reading “Kaikoura, the meal of crayfish”
I can’t believe someone stole my quiche!
Continue reading “Stolen quiche in Picton, wine in Marlborough”
One can’t be but fit in Wellington, NZ. The city itself is confined on the narrow strip between steep hills and the ocean. Continue reading “Wellington – hills and cappuccinos”
Leaving very early this morning from the North to the South Island of NZ, I posted our Auckland experience, but given the early hour forgot to attached the gallery. Continue reading “Auckland – Photo Gallery”
Auckland is a very pretty, walkable city and we loved it. Continue reading “Clueless in Auckland”
Well, we went South, as far South as we could, all the way to New Zealand. Continue reading “When things go South”
And so, our RTW trip has begun. All booked, checked and crosschecked. Continue reading “Some stats”
November 9
And so our tour has begun. We will be leaving Buenos Aires tomorrow. Continue reading “Buenos Aires”
Alright, our first (there’ll be more?? – Alex) accidental around the world (RTW) trip is about to begin. Continue reading “In anticipation”
Buenos Aires (BA), the eclectic city of tango, steak and Malbec wine, European architecture and heritage, treed avenues and lovely parks and gardens, was where our wonderful journey with Rail South America began. Continue reading “Jacaranda and Sangria”
Overnight luxury Peruvian train journey from Puno on Lake Titicaca to Cusco, the Gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
For more read Andean Explorer with Peter
Yes, we just dashed through London, which was not in our focus for this trip. Continue reading “A dash through London”
Preparing for out next trip, which includes The Ghan (a luxury tourist train that carries enthusiasts between Adelaide on the south coast of Australia over 2900 km through the desolate outback to Darwin on the north coast), brought back vivid memories of a fantastic journey we made in South America some 15 months ago. Continue reading “Andean Explorer with Peter”
April 23, 2018
Our luck with the sun has expired. After a rainy and dull day in Durham, today wasn’t looking promising either. It was museum time! Continue reading “National Railway Museum, York”
May 5, 2018
Our last day in Athens. We chose to just enjoy a quiet café and a few drinks, observing the local life. Continue reading “Athens at a slow pace”
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