Heat Stroke at Augrabies Falls National Park

image of Augrabies Falls, Augrabies Fall National Park, South Africa

When Bob and I set off from Springbok, South Africa, I never expected to succumb to heat stroke at Augrabies Falls National Park.  The temperature soared from 28° Celsius at 8:30 a.m. to 42° Celsius by the time we did our walkabout. Read more

Our Self-guided Tour of Hanging Heart Lakes, Saskatchewan

image of a cottage at Baker's Bungalows, Waskesiu, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan

From our accommodation at Baker’s Bungalows in Waskesiu, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, Bob and I set off early one morning to arrange a rental boat.  We wanted to do a self-guided tour of Hanging Heart Lakes. Read more

Silver Fox And Timber Wolf Made Our Day

image of a Silver Fox, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan

On only our second full day in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, seeing a Silver Fox and Timber Wolf made for a banner day.  It was after an afternoon hike on the Valleyview Trails in search of Bison that a rarely seen Silver Fox crossed our paths. Read more

Rich Nautical Nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere, England

image of lakeside pavilions, bowness bay, bowness-on-windermere, lake windermere, lake district national park, england

Moving further into England’s Lake District after hiking up Wansfell Pike put Bob and me at the heart of Lake District National Park.  Our family savoured a delightful lunch on the patio of our next lodgings with gourmet terrines, fruit, cheese and pastries that we bought from a deli shop in Ambleside.  Duly nourished, we walked down to the harbour-side pavilions at Bowness Pier, and what a sight that was to behold.  The rich nautical nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere really struck a chord with Bob and me. Read more

Wonderful Views In The Lake District of England

image of countryside in Cumbria, England

Our stay at Langley Castle was only for one night and then Bob and I were off to discover the Lake District of England.  We had a pleasant drive through Cumbria enjoying sweeping views of the North Pennines.  The area has been designated a national landscape worthy of protection because of its natural beauty. Read more

One Last Spin Up To Signal Hill, Newfoundland

image of signal hill, st. john's, newfoundland

Our last morning in Newfoundland started out sunny with scattered clouds.  After packing up our belongings and having breakfast, Bob and I took one last spin up to Signal Hill. It seemed fitting that we should end our journey where we began, and given its historical significance, Signal Hill deserved another visit. Read more

American White Pelicans in Prince Albert National Park

American White Pelican in flight above Prince Albert National Park, in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

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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 the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in search of the distant stretch of glistening white sand seen from the lookout, we were in for a big surprise and a treat when we spotted a small herd of bonteboks. Read more

Our Hike To Taranaki Falls In Mt. Tongariro National Park

image of highway and mountains, Mt. Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Receiving word that access to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing was once again forbidden owing to risky conditions, Bob and I had our last day in Mt. Tongariro National Park, New Zealand, wide open.  The morning looked promising with sun shining brightly when we awoke at our lodgings, at Creel Lodge. Read more

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