A Fer-de-Lance Snake and Poison Frogs On The Bogarin Trail

A Fer-de-Lance Snake along the Bogarin Trail in Costa Rica.

image of sign for bogarin trail, la fortuna, costa rica

Seeking a different experience from one we had a couple of days prior, Bob and I opted to revisit a small patch of rainforest on the outskirts of La Fortuna.  It was late afternoon when we signed up for a guided walk on the Bogarin Trail. Read more

Together with Bonteboks at Platboom Beach, South Africa

image of platboom beach far in the distance from cape point, cape of good hope

When Bob and I set off from Cape Point at Cape of Good Hope in search of the distant stretch of glistening white sand seen from the lookout, we were in for a big surprise and a treat! Read more

Wellington Park Nesting Birds On Little Manitou Lake

image of little manitou lake, watrous, saskatchewan

Bob and I planned a more leisurely pace for our third day in the area of Little Manitou Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada.  Local people in the village of Manitou Beach had informed us of a short trail to a lookout overlooking the lake and surrounding area.  They also mentioned that Wellington Park was worthy of a visit, so we thought we’d check it out. Read more

The Legendary Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

image of entrance gate to Table Mountain National Park, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

After visiting Boulder Beach on our day’s excursion from Cape Town, South Africa, it was decided to push on to the legendary Cape of Good Hope.  Only known to me through history lessons in grade school, the Cape of Good Hope instilled a sense of wonder in me.  I could hardly wait to see it! Read more

Ocean Views from Camel’s Back Trail in Newfoundland

image of jean on the camel's back trail, newfoundland

L’Anse aux Meadows had immersed us in the Viking history of Newfoundland a day earlier, and now, it would be time to travel to our next destination.  First, however, a hike was in order to further appreciate the landscape and ocean views along the Camel’s Back Trail near the Town of Saint Lunaire-Griquet. Read more

Among the Rocks at Mossel Bay

image of a freighter at dawn, mossel bay, south africa

As I rubbed the sleep from my eyes at 6 a.m., a peak out the wall of windows revealed a couple of freighters silhouetted on the bright horizon in Mossel Bay, South Africa.  The weather did not look promising. Read more

Exploring the Rainforest at Arenal Observatory

image of red-lored parrots, kokoro lodge, costa rica

One March morning, Red-lored Parrots awakened us from their perch in the flowering trees above our cabin at Hotel Kokoro Arenal in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.  After breakfast, we headed off to Arenal Observatory Lodge to do some hiking and bird watching. Read more

Wild Kea in Fiordland National Park In New Zealand.

 

 

Wild Kea are very playful and inquisitive birds with an insatiable urge to explore and manipulate things. We had been warned to monitor the Kea’s antics around our vehicle; we soon understood why! Read more

Feeling Small On The Grassland Timbergulch Trail

Image of Jean having a picnic breakfast in grasslands national park, saskatchewan, Canada

Our aim on the third day at Grasslands National Park was to see the sunrise, so Bob and I were up at 4:30 a.m.  We grabbed a packed breakfast so that we could eat on the road. Read more

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