Rain rain go away. I woke up to a massive shower head in the sky so I decided to wait a while to see which way it was going to go. To pass the time I went for coffee, the cafe was packed, everybody taking refuge, so I was joined by two elderly farmers who made for … More Morning to night
Antigua so far has been a town of hello and goodbyes for me. Am back to travelling solo, as the girls flew out the other morning. Since then I have been adjusting. Am getting used to having no plan but my own and it being Antigua, drinking lots of great coffee! I had heard many great … More Antigua – and then there was one
My last few hours in Belize Right now we are in the town of San Ignacio which is approximately a 20 minute drive from the border with Guatemala and we are crossing later today. I feel like I hardly have seen this country and perhaps have spent more time with the fish underwater than I … More Last day in Belize
“This is Mexico” he bellowed before breaking into a belly aching laugh that came from his toes. He being Alberta, the owner of Hotel Jade where I was staying. Some places are good for the heart and this was one of them. I came to the town of Ceracahui for 1 night and stayed far … More Ceracahui, good for the heart
Am thinking this trip is going to be about the people I meet, they are making an impression so far at least. One conversation I had with a somebody who lives in LA went something like this….. This is not my forever place, it’s where I want to be for now cos it’s young and … More More from crazy town
“Los Angeles: Seventy-two suburbs in search of a city” Dorothy Parker I saw this quote the other day and it sums up my first impressions of LA. I haven’t been to all 72 suburbs but of the few I have visited they all have their own personality which makes it difficult for me to have … More All kinds of everything
So the conversation went something like this…………… US Customs: The reason for your visit Mam? Me: Holidays US Customs: Whom are you travelling with? Me : I’m on my own US Customs: Pardon me, I thought you said holidays Me : I did US Customs: But you are alone, how is that a holiday? Are … More The next adventure
What a great place for people watching. Have spent the morning walking around mainly close to Shibuya . Such diverse people on the move. Not sure I would like to live in a city of this size and pace but am loving the opportunity to see it. As for the shopping this place takes it … More Around Town
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