Argentine side of Iguazu Falls

Sometimes spontaneous decisions result in the best experiences of your lives. I believe that…no, I know that. We were in Buenos Aires when we saw a picture of the falls in a travel store window. My husband commented that it looked nice and I told him I had considered going there but it was way […]

Iguazu Falls Brazil

Iguazu Falls. Iguasu Falls. Iguacu Falls. No matter which way you spell it, these falls are spectacular. Come on…see for yourself! The falls (cataratas) mark part of the border between Argentina and Brazil. Since we are staying on the Argentine side we need to find a way to get to the other side. This taxi […]

Granada, Spain

We knew that bringing our car into the centre of Granada was going to cause problems (one way streets, no traffic allowed areas, etc.) so we made detailed notes about using the ring road to get to the eastern part of the city and then to our hotel. With our notes and the excellent directions […]

Palacios Nazaries, Alhambra, Spain

Today we are in Granada, Spain visiting Alhambra…the beautiful palace and fortress complex from the time when Spain was under Moorish rule. This was the court of the Nasrid dynasty. There are many buildings and gardens that make up the Alhambra. This posting will give you a glimpse of one the buildings…the Moorish royal palace. Our ticket […]

Royal Palace, Madrid

As you know, I am compelled to visit the palace in any country that has a monarch. Spain has a king and queen so…let’s find the palace. Palacio Real de Madrid. Hmm…which direction from here? Plaza Espana. That sounds right. Plus I know Plaza Oriente is near the palace, so if parking for that is […]

A Glimpse of Victoria, BC

  Well, Hello Victoria! This city’s connections with Queen Victoria are many. It is a Canadian city was named after Queen Victoria. It is a seat of government (being the capital city of the province of British Columbia.) This city retains a British “feel” in many ways. So let’s take a look at some of the sites in […]

David Foster Way, Victoria BC

The Inner Harbour of Victoria, BC, Canada is the gateway to Victoria in a sense. I say that because most of the places a tourist would likely find of interest are on (or a short distance from) the Inner Harbour. A few years ago it was difficult to walk around the whole Inner Harbour and still […]

Barong Dance in Bali

Today we are heading northeast from Denpasar City (I think I have my direction correct!) to attend a traditional Balinese dance performance in the town of Batubulan. Welcome to the Barong Dance. We are the first to arrive but soon there will be bus loads of tour groups  arriving so let’s choose the best seat! […]

Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon sneaks up on you.  Truly! You are driving through rather flat desert land which changes to flat land covered with widely spaced pine trees. The pine trees are a surprise (or at least were a surprise to me). Other than that, nothing in the terrain suggests anything out of the ordinary… that just […]

Buckingham Palace Plus

Yes, Buckingham Palace is THE place to see in London. But then, I am the type of person who, upon finding myself in a country that has a monarch, heads straight to the royal palace. So in London that would be Buckingham Palace. Stand well back to get a wide angle view. Move up close […]

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