The Amazon Then and Now
Then---1977 Iquitos It is sunstroke hot and dripping wet humid when we touch down in the jungle town of Iquitos, Peru. Iquitos is as far from the Atlantic coast, 3000…
Hoodoos, Badlands, Dinosaurs,Ghosts
Where can you find hoodoos, badlands, dinosaurs and ghosts in close proximity? Easy… …Alberta, Canada! Drive east for about one-and-half to two hours from Calgary to Drumheller. Get ready for…
The Beautiful People of Belize
Belize is blessed with beautiful people. Ethnically, the Belizean people are Maya, Mestizo, Kriol, Garifuna, East Indian, Arab and Chinese (mainly Taiwanese). As well, there are a number of Mennonite…
Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Church) - Famous cathedral designed by Gaudi - started in 1883 and still under constrution (due to be completed in 2016)
La Sagrada Familia
Tallest Church in the World The extraordinary basilica, La Sagrada Familia, has been in the process of construction for over 100 years now. Adorned with symbolism, construction on this famous…
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands. "not too close please"... "I SAID NOT TOO CLOSE!!!"
Eco Etiquette in the Galápagos
Our experience travelling in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. We see many unique species of birds, land and sea life. A lesson in eco etiquette.
View from the beach to the sea.
Three Famous Movie Sites in Southeast Asia: Maya Beach, Angkor Wat, Phang Nga Bay
We visit Southeast Asia ---to explore three famous movie sites: Maya Beach, Angkor Wat, Phang Nga Bay. Map of the islands of Thailand. Map of Cambodia 1 - Maya Beach…
Botero's 'Woman with Mirror'. "I fatten my characters to give them sensuality", he says.
Legendary Women of Colombia
Legendary Women of Colombia At least three monuments immortalize the prominent presence of legendary women in Colombia’s past. Two are erected in Santa Fe de Antioquia, near Medellin, a city…
View of the fortifications of Malta's capital Valletta.
Island of Malta: Religious Zeal and War
We visited Malta for 6 weeks and explored this fascinating island country from end to end.
Thai Elephant Day: A Feast for Nobility
Thai Elephant Day is a celebration of the elephant throughout Thailand. The elephant has an historic and cultural relationship in Thailand.
