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  • Iceland Tour, Day 4

    Iceland Tour, Day 4

    Myvatn Hotel, Myvatn – Part 1 After a good night’s sleep I headed off for a quick walk to Lake Mývatn before breakfast. The lake wasn’t frozen in the area near the hotel but to my delight there was snow lying on the side of a nearby hill. The Queensland weather doesn’t lean towards snowy… Read more

  • One Day in London

    One Day in London

    Having lived in London intermittently for six years, I anticipated that my layover en route to Iceland would be just another routine experience. How mistaken I was! I’d booked a room at the Thistle Hotel close to Terminal 5 to ensure I could make my early flight. The reception staff were amiable and accommodating, the… Read more

  • Mooloolaba

    Mooloolaba

    How often do we think we’d like to live in a place when visiting for the first time? I’m lucky enough to live in Queensland, Australia and have done for 30 years. But I have to admit that over the years I’ve looked around and thought what is the fuss about? There’s nothing special about… Read more

  • Belfast – Day 2

    Belfast – Day 2

    Day 2 started with fine weather which uplifted my spirits somewhat. Although Day 1 was interesting and I was able to delve into the recent history of Belfast, I found it was sad, even depressing. I needed to go somewhere and see something which reduced that feeling and where better than to experience nature at… Read more

  • Belfast – Day 1

    Belfast – Day 1

    My visit to Northern Ireland was part of my two-month long travels through Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Iceland. Leaving England from Leeds Airport, I thought I’d stay overnight in Belfast before hiring a car and heading up the coast, down the centre then returning to Belfast and a ferry back to England where I… Read more

  • Þrístapar – Iceland

    Þrístapar – Iceland

    The site of the last execution in Iceland. Sometimes travel isn’t just about taking photos of magnificent scenery, visiting well known landmarks and staying in exotic places. Sometimes it’s about learning about the past, meeting people who have lived before and how they shaped the present and feeling a sense of wonder (and relief) at… Read more