In part two of our Nakasendo hike, we explore the upper Kiso Valley. We stay at a ryokan in Kiso-Fukushima, and soak our feet in the communal footbath.
Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Miyanokoshi to Agematsu
Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Matsumoto to Narai
In part one of our Nakasendo trek, we visit a castle in Matsumoto and we sample wasabi-flavored products at the Hotaka wasabi farm. We start our Nakasendo hike in the village of Hideshio, from where we walk to the picture-perfect post-town of Narai.
Photostream – spring 2022
Photos from the spring of 2022.
A tour around Iceland: South Coast
On the final leg of our tour of Iceland, we explore a glacial lagoon, we find icebergs washed up on a black-sand beach, and I photograph puffins on a cliff-edge near Vik.
A tour around Iceland: Akureyri, Hverir, and the East Fjords
In part two of our tour of Iceland we visit a geothermal area, we drive through Iceland’s barren interior, and we visit Seydisfjordur, a picturesque coastal village.
A tour around Iceland: Reykjavik, Thingvelir, and Grundarfjordur
In the first part of our tour around Iceland, we visit Reykjavik and its surrounding area. We camp at Grundarfjordur and go for a hike under the midnight sun.
Hiking the West Coast Trail: Walbran Creek to Gordon River
On the final leg of our West Coast Trail hike we climb ladders, we cross gullies on slippery logs, and we cross canyons by riding cablecars and by going across suspension bridges.
Hiking the West Coast Trail: Tsusiat Falls to Walbran Creek
On the second leg of our West Coast Trail hike, we feast on freshly caught crab at Nitnat Narrows, and we celebrate our wedding anniversary with a wonderful beach hike in great weather.
Hiking the West Coast Trail: Pachena Bay to Tsusiat Falls
On days one and two of our West Coast trail hike, we walk through rainforest with huge trees and along wave-beaten beaches. I fling Diana’s boot into the Klawana River.
Hiking the Jurassic Coast, UK: West Bay to Lulworth
On the third leg of our Jurassic Coast journey we get soaked in a sudden thunderstorm, we tour the local pubs of Abbotsbury with the town drunk in search of cash, and we watch a lightbulb explode violently in a haunted pub.