Australia

  • Villages & Castles

    As usual, I was up early and decided to walk to Eilean Donan Castle. The day was calm and cloudy and to say I was thrilled to see a glassy loch showing a miraculously clear reflection is an understatement. I heaved a great sigh of contentment! The rocks on the shoreline in front of the…

  • Reykjavik, Iceland (2)

    Aurora Guesthouse – Part 2 Today was my budget day, at least when it came to accommodation. I waved goodbye to the Reykjavik Natura Hotel, skipping their $46 breakfast in favor of a much more affordable spread at the bus station. It was just as tasty and one third the price! Then came the part…

  • Beaghmore Stone Circles

    Northern Ireland The green grass, wildflowers and bogs of Northern Ireland hold many ancient secrets and I was anxious to see and experience as many of them as I possible could in my two weeks of exploration. I was staying at Cookstown in a lovely B&B called The Manorview. My hostess was friendly, served a…

  • On the way to Ballintoy

    Northern Ireland: I’d been staying in Belfast and was about to start my two week journey around Northern Ireland. My taxi was on time and deposited me at the airport in a timely fashion where I was to pick up my hire car. I generously gave the driver my last £20 – money was slipping…

  • Reykjavik, Iceland (1)

    Hotel Natura, Reykjavik – Part 1 My tour was over but I still had 5 days in which to explore Reykjavik and wander wherever my feet took me. I’d booked two short tours to areas I was keen to visit, and also a visit to the world-renowned Blue Lagoon so there was plenty to look…

  • Iceland Tour, Day 7

    Stracta Hotel – Hella. Our last day! Fortunately not mine as I had 5 days in Reykjavik after the tour ended, but it was the last full day of the tour, and so far it had been wonderful, informative, always punctual but with plenty of time to browse, wander and take photos. Today was “The…