British Museum – a teaser question
February 8, 2013 by Helen
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Whether you have an hour , a few days, a month, or a lifetime and you enjoy learning about the past, consider the British Museum as a place to spend some of that time. Youngsters, youth, adults and seniors mix with ease in this bright, friendly building while enjoying learning about the ancient world. […]
Best Thing about The British Museum
February 8, 2013 by Helen
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A museum of the world, for the world is how the British Museum in London, England brands itself. So, after literally spending two days exploring parts of this huge treasure-hold, it was a surprise when I realized what (for me) was the best thing about the museum. After all within these venerable walls you can […]
Walking up Table Mountain, Cape Town – A Caution
February 3, 2013 by Helen
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To climb or not to climb. That is the question. After being there and looking at the terrain of Table Mountain, this active senior knows the only answer for me is…take the cable car/tram. (Officially its name is Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Co.) It is my opinion that most travel reviews do not point out […]
Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
February 1, 2013 by Helen
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Now you see it, now you don’t. It’s magic! Well, okay, it actually has to do with weather conditions but Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa literally can, and does, disappear into the clouds. It happens quickly (within a few hours) and is seemingly unpredictable. Locals ask “Have […]
