Time to stretch the legs. San Marcos is one of 13 village at the lake so it was time to see some of the others. We took the boat to San Pedro for a mosey around but mainly to hike to the top of the volcano that looms over the town. One of the downsides … More Coffee, cabbage & clouds
Acatenango will forever be something I remember, not because it is the third highest volcano in Central America but because it is also the most challenging hike I have done so far, but oh soooo worth it. Reaching 3976m (13,040ft), Acatenango last erupted in 1972 and has been dormant since. It can be climbed as a … More Hiking one volcano to see others
Muddy Hiking boots – Yes Tired Legs- Yes Big smile – Yes Learn something new – Yes See any jaguars – No Unfortunately we didn’t spot any jaguars but we got far more from being here than I was expecting. I am still learning about the history of how this, the worlds first Jaguar preserve … More Out and about
My last stop on the train was a town called Creel where I spent a few very pleasant days. It’s the largest town I have been in for a while approx 6000 residents but no good pub. I enjoyed myself in bad ones regardless! The town is a good base for organising tours and treks … More On 2 wheels
Early one morning we hiked a few kms from town to a small waterfall. Nothing very strenuous, but interesting to see the different communities and begin to get a perspective on what it might be like to live in an area like this. Wouldn’t be my first choice as a place to live, but the … More Walkabout
The Chihuahua Pacifico Railroad or as it more commoningly known Chepe, or the Copper Canyon Train is quite remarkable. The idea for this train line began in 1861 with a man called Albert Kinsey Owen. After years of canvassing for support he gained funding and construction began after 1879. Work was conducted in various stages … More Choo choo, fun time on the tracks
Have just arrived in Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park for some more hiking, this time in the company of giant trees. The park is famous for its giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman Tree, which is one of the largest in the world. Pictured above is the General Grant Tree, soon to be decorated for Christmas. … More In the company of giants
Its wet and stormy outside so I am inside toasty and cosy by the fire. I was sifting through some photographs I took during the week and came across these ducks. There is a duck pond in the woods nearby that’s on the bank of the river and the ducks move between the two. One … More A day for ducks
Growing up in Ireland, season change is more pronounced that I have grown used to in Sydney more recently. Especially for Autumn & Winter. So it was great to spend some time in the woods around Pemberton. After the recent wet weather, it was less of the crack of a twig underfoot and more of a … More Southern Forests
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