After soaking up the atmosphere in the Lake District, England, it was now time to head to the university city, Oxford. Oxford University was calling our name!
Category: Travel photography
Photography of birds, animals, landscape and places we have travel to around the world.
Our Visit To The Cradle of Humankind In South Africa
Bob and I lingered over breakfast at Lesedi Cultural Village on our last morning in South Africa. Being the only two guests that had stayed the night, we engaged one of the young Zulu women in a lengthy conversation that shed a lot of light on the social and economic status of the indigenous people. It was an emotional departure after having connected with the young lady on an emotional level. Our next to last stop in South Africa would be Maropeng, the Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind. Read more
Our visit To The Raisin World In South Africa
As Bob and I drove through Northern Cape, we were delighted to come upon vineyards growing grapes that supply the rich raisin industry in South Africa. The Orange River that bisects Northern Cape supports the cultivation of vast numbers of vineyards for both wine, table grapes and raisins. Read more
The Marvels of Tower of London and Tower Bridge, England
When touring London, England, one cannot miss a visit to two of the most iconic structures in the city. Bob, our son and I could hardly wait to take in the marvels of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Read more
Our Kayak Trip, Vargas Island, British Columbia – Day 4 – Medallion Beach to Tofino
It was bittersweet waking up on Medallion Beach on Vargas Island on this, the last day of our epic kayaking adventure with Claire and Martin. The excursion showed us a whole different side of British Columbia, in Canada, and we were loving it! Read more
Hiking The Narrows Peninsula Trail In Prince Albert National Park
Saturday, June 29, broke damp and chilly in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, only 12° Celsius at 6 a.m. To make use of the morning, Bob and I drove up to Kingsmere Lake then decided to walk the scenic Narrows Peninsula Trail near Waskesiu Village. It is known for impressive Ostrich Fern beds along the boardwalks. Read more
Venice is Sinking!
From our accommodations, Hotel Palazzo Priuli, Bob and I set off for mercato di Rialto, a bustling fish and vegetable market. When we rounded a corner to cross Piazza San Marco, we found the square flooded from the high tide. Venice is sinking, and Piazza San Marco is always the first part of the city to get wet! Read more
A Feast for the Senses at Rialto’s Produce Market, Venice, Italy
Knowing that local Venetians fill their baskets daily at Rialto’s produce market on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, Bob and I left the fish market behind in search of the fruit and vegetable stalls. Bursting with colours and aromas, they were a feast for the senses. Read more
Tickled Pink In Christ Church’s Great Dining Hall
As avid fans of the Harry Potter series of books and Harry Potter movies, Bob, our son and I were dying to visit the locations at Oxford University where some of the movie scenes were set. We were tickled pink by Christ Church College’s Great Dining Hall. Read more
A Thunderstorm En Route to Witsand Nature Reserve Kalahari
Everything was locked up tight in Upington, South Africa on a Sunday, so Bob thought an excursion would be a good way to spend the day. Unfortunately, a severe thunderstorm thwarted our plans to visit Witsand Nature Reserve Kalahari, the site of the roaring sands. Read more