On part one of our Newfoundland adventure, we hike North Head trail in St. Johns, we stay at a hotel patronized by royalty, we visit picturesque Petty Harbour, and we watch a minke whale round Cape Spear.
Newfoundland – St. John’s and area
Costa Rica – Sunny Week
During week two – our sunny week, we explore the beaches around Samara, we eat octopus burgers, and I take photos of birds in the jungle.
Costa Rica – Rainy Week
In week one of our Costa Rica trip, we stay at Villa Aquila, a stately home on a ridgetop overlooking the Pacific coast. We go swimming, beach-walking, and boogie-boarding at Playa Carillo. But, must of all, we relax and soak up the tropical vibe.
Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Manorbier to Tenby
On the last leg of our Pembrokeshire hike, we enjoy beautiful sunny weather. Low tide in the middle of the day reveals stunningly beautiful beaches.
Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: around St. Davids
St. Davids is the birthplace of the patron saint of Wales. Using this historical town as a base, we do several day hikes along the coastal path. Along one of the hikes, a robin lands right in front of me and allows me to photograph it.
Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Poppit Sands to Goodwick
On the first day of our Pembrokeshire coastal hike, we get blown off-course by a wicked storm, and our luggage fails to show up at our accommodations. The following days brought better hiking conditions. From the coastal path we watch a ferry coming from Ireland pull into port.
Oregon Coast: Washburne and Bullard Beach
At Washburne and Bullard, we go for long beach walks, examine tidal pools, and we look at shorebirds. We encouter a group of priests in black robes walking silently down the beach.
Oregon Coast: Nehalem Bay and Beverly Beach
In part two of our RV trip, we visit Nehalem Bay and Beverly Beach along the Oregon Coast. We do beach walks, cycle, and I shuck fresh oysters with my Swiss army knife.
Oregon Coast: Driving though Washington State
We drive our RV towards the Oregon coast via Sprague, where I photograph some old cars and trucks, and via the scenic Columbia River Canyon.
Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Tsumago to Nakatsugawa
In part five of our Nakasendo hike, we walk downhill to Ochiai and then on to Nakatsugawa. We walk across the “Ochiai Pavement” – original paving stones of the Nakasendo which are