Flying into this area of Patagonia we could see the vast flat scrubland with straight dirt roads stretching into the distance for miles. There weren't many buildings anywhere. It looked bleak and not at all what I was expecting, I don't know what I was expecting, maybe sweeping fields and trees but it was nothing … Continue reading Argentina 2 – Peninsula Valdez
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Bolivia 4 – Stranded
What happened next was completely avoidable. We had lunch back at the ranch. Duston thought we might like to use paddle boats to go along a river. He was very enthusiastic about it saying it was one of the nicest things to do. He explained he'd had someone check for fallen trees a few weeks … Continue reading Bolivia 4 – Stranded
Bolivia 3 – Milking Time and Half a Day in the Forest
The ranch is a Cattle Ranch and is promoting sustainable farming methods and Big Cat conservation. It was very interesting, they have herds of Asian Water buffalo and other white Asian cattle suited to the climate. Duston always has one water buffalo in with the white herds because they act as guards to herds, they … Continue reading Bolivia 3 – Milking Time and Half a Day in the Forest
Bolivia 1 – Delays and Sloths
I'm travelling this time with Jayne. She is a wildlife enthusiast and enjoys photography. For the next two months we will visit Bolivia and Argentina. I met Jayne at Heathrow Airport, she had been up early to catch a bus so had already had a long day. Our flight initially was to take us to … Continue reading Bolivia 1 – Delays and Sloths
Nepal – Family outing and heading home!
This might not quite be the last one as I have a topic I would like to cover for all the countries Tatjana and I travelled to next. Back to Nepal. After the trek we had a day resting and then the whole family at the Dragon Homestay and I went for another 8 mile … Continue reading Nepal – Family outing and heading home!
Nepal – Hiking to Chitlang
This a long post and it's nearly the end of my journey so I want to get it all down now. The bus strike continued so Raj suggested we try a valley he had not visited before. Apparently it used to be a well known trekking trail but, as the popularity and ease of access … Continue reading Nepal – Hiking to Chitlang
Nepal – Short Trek – RaniKot
Indian Rhododendron Raj had thought we might do a four or five day trek while I was here. I was a bit unsure of my fitness having not really done much exercise for four months and only intermittently doing the knee strengthening my physio had given me to do. Best laid plans and all that........there … Continue reading Nepal – Short Trek – RaniKot
Nepal – Meeting Old Friends
I was quite nervous about going to Nepal this time. You may not be aware I had an issue leaving the last time, there was a problem with my visa apparently and I was stung for 100 dollars. When I got home I complained to the Nepali embassy and the embassy wrote to the Immigration … Continue reading Nepal – Meeting Old Friends
Japan – Last days
Tatjana came to Kyoto station to see me off. This is where we part ways, she goes to her family and I head off for a couple of days to Tokyo and the outskirts. It's not really goodbye as we will see each other in the future. We've had a fantastic time and got along … Continue reading Japan – Last days
Japan – Himeji
I left Tatjana on the train and disembarked at Himeji. Tatajana had recommended the castle and I got there in time to wander up to view it in the dark. It's impressive and known as the White Heron Castle and is a Japanese National Treasure and a World Heritage site. It is one of Japan's … Continue reading Japan – Himeji
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