My American trips
46 Days in North America(3): Foliage in Canada
Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal September 20 – October 12,2014
46 Days in North America (2): Northern Lights
Aurora Viewing in Yellowknife, Canada, September 14-20, 2014
46-days in North America September 6 – October 21, 2014
San Francisco & Vancouver September 6 – 13, 2014
Epilogue: Round the World in 212 Days
I was fascinated as a teenager by Mr. Fogg’s adventures in Round the World in 80 days (a classic by Jules Verne published in 1873). Today, I can travel round the world by air in less than two days. I am in no hurry and have taken seven months for such a trip. My journey … Continue reading
Colombia: June 3 – 9
Capurganá, Santa Fe de Antioquia & Bogotá
Panama: May 26 – June 2
I returned to Panama in order to take a boat to Colombia and visit Bogota before ending my South American trip. I had a nice time spending six nights in Casco Viejo (Old Town) in Panama City and three nights in the San Blas Archipelago.
62 days Quito – Belize: Belize May 19 – 25
Belize, a small and peaceful country has more similarities with the Caribbean than Central America. I spent six nights in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker enjoying caving, tubing, snorkeling and a scenic flight over the world’s second largest barrier reef and the Blue Hole.
62 days Quito – Belize: Guatemala (2) May 9 – 19
May 13 – 19: Itzapa, Rio Dulce, Poptun & Tikal
62 days Quito – Belize: Guatemala (1) May 9 – 19
Guatemala with its rich history and abundant biologically significant and unique ecosystems has been on my wish-list for two decades. My plan to visit Guatemala and Copan, Honduras in 10 days fell through a decade ago. Being a lady of leisure without a job, I am able to spend more time to discover the country.
62 days Quito – Belize: El Salvador May 5 – 9
Ignorance can be a blessing. I know nothing about El Salvador and have no expectation at all. After having spent four days in Suchitoto, a lovely and tranquil colonial city and Los Cabanos, an authentic fishing village on the Pacific Ocean El Salvador has made a great impression on me and I love to return … Continue reading