In part two of my journey to Nepal, I trek through the Middle Hills. The rice, millet, and corn harvest is in full swing. I join the Tihar (Diwali) celebrations in the Arun Valley.
A Journey to Nepal – part 2, Middle Hills
A Journey to Nepal – part 1, Kathmandu Valley
In the fall of 2001 I visited Nepal to do some trekking. I started my journey in the Kathmandu Valley.
Newfoundland – Trinity and Area
We visit the open-air museum sites at Trinity, and explore the surrounding area. We spot a red fox on the Skerwink trail, and the fog parts to reveal a beautiful iceberg near the Trinity harbour entrance.
Newfoundland – Bonavista
In Bonavista we base ourselves at a traditional salt-box house. We visit Bonavista’s harbour and lighthouse, and we learn about explorer John Cabot. At Spillars Cove we get close to some puffins among cliffs that soar out of the sea.
Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate
At Twillingate, we race around to see icebergs before poor weather moves in. But even in the bad weather, we still manage to spot a few icebergs.
Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula
On our tour of the Avalon Peninsula, we get close to a northern gannet colony, we try sing along at a kitchen party in St. Shotts, we examine ancient fossils at Mistaken Point, we see our first iceberg at Ferryland, and we hike a short section of the East Coast Trail.
Newfoundland – St. John’s and area
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.
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.