Salar de Uyuni, amid the Andes in southwest Bolivia, is the world’s largest salt flat. It’s approximately 12,000 feet above sea level and is spread out like an infinite white plain.
Play day in the Salt Flats, Bolivia
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Andes Mountains
To say the least, this two day adventure was “bumpy” and definitely left us “breathless”. We had an excellent guide and driver, but off roading for most of the day leaves you feeling rattled and exhausted…
Leaving Bolivia…moving on to Cusco, Peru
I’ve visited a lot of countries in my lifetime, but never been thru such close scrutiny as Bolivia, both arriving and leaving.
Cusco, Peru
We landed in Lima in plenty of time to change planes to Cusco. BUT, when Connie saw McDonald’s in the food court, and I saw Starbucks…
Road tripping thru the Sacred Valley, Peru
After a 3 course delicious breakfast, we grabbed our back packs and via private driver & guide set out to explore the Inca Trail and make our way to Aqua Calientes, the small town at the base of Machu Picchu mountain.
Machu Picchu ….A Must On Your Bucket List
Words can’t describe the feeling of euphoria one feels as you step thru the ancient walls on top of Machu Picchu and see this amazing immense city spread out on the top of the mountain.
Nazca Lines near Lima, Peru
We flew back to Lima… and were picked up by a private driver and guide to take us south 5 hrs… so we could see the Nazca Lines.
French Polynesia -2022
A vacation in paradise was most welcome. Even though I’ve explored and enjoyed both topside and underwater the beauty of French Polynesia twice before
August 12-13, 2022 – Bogata, Colombia
Total travel time has been a little over 9 hours, but now fixing to touch down in Bogata, Columbia.
August 14, 2022 – Bogota, Colombia
As we drive out of the city, I officially name Bogota as the Land of Graffiti. Every wall and almost every building is painted with murals, sayings or sometimes just trashy scribbles.
August 15, 2022 – Guayabero River, Colombia
Up early and on to our primary purpose of the trip…to photograph and enjoy the Cano Cristales… the Rainbow River.
August 16, 2022 – Cano Cristales, Colombia
The big day I’ve been waiting for….hiking into the Serranía de la Macarena national park to visit Cano Cristales.
Bucaramanga & Barichara, Columbia
Yesterday was the day from hell. We were up very early, and after a delicious breakfast at the Lodge
August 20, 2022 – Chicamocha Canyon & River, Colombia
Traveling back to the Bucaramanga area we stopped at the national park to catch a ride by cable car across the Chicamocha Canyon & River.
August 21, 2022 – Cartagena, Colombia
Morning walk to see the “street art”, but we decided to take the rest of the day to relax…enjoying the pool, spa and a nice dinner.
August 23, 2022 – Cartagena
Morning walk to see the “street art”, but we decided to take the rest of the day to relax…enjoying the pool, spa and a nice dinner.
Final day Colombia
Final day Colombia
Malaga, Spain
All the countries we have visited so far serve olives with EVERY meal. I’m talking all colors… green, yellow, orange, red and black.
Bay of Cadiz, Spain
Today is the day… Cissy turns another year older. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CISSY🎉
Seville, Spain
Throughout the trip, Cissy and I have enjoyed the intoxicating smell of the Orange blossoms, but this city is the ultimate paradise.
Madrid, Spain
Everyone always told me if ever in Madrid to get my picture made with The Bear…so upon arrival to this bustling city,
Lisbon, Portugal
Short hop over to Lisbon Portugal…a metroplex housing 3 million vs Madrid at almost 6 million.
Sintra, Portugal
Most of my family and friends know that when I travel I like to visit places that are listed in my book “1000 Places to See Before You Die”.
Marrakesh – Morocco, Africa
After my visit to Egypt last summer, I was expecting much of the same in Morocco. But to my surprise, I found it overall cleaner…and I felt safer.
Atlas Mts – Morocco, Africa
Leaving vibrant Marrakesh behind, we headed up into the Atlas Mountains, home to the Berbers… the indigenous people of Morocco.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Even though I’ve been to the captivating town of Positano many times, it’s a dream come true to share my favorite place in the entire world with my children.
Rome
What is it they say??? Rome wasn’t built in a day? How true! This amazing city is so full of history, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with AWE.
Florence
What do people immediately think of when Florence is mentioned… THE DAVID! So it’s no surprise that going to see Michelangelo’s famous sculpture would be a highlight of the trip for the kids..
Venice
Venice is a remarkably unique city… similar to Amsterdam with its canals and ancient architecture, but uniquely cozy and romantic.
A trip to Africa would not be complete without seeing the pyramids.
A trip to Africa would not be complete without seeing the pyramids….the ONLY surviving testament to the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. So we headed north to Egypt….
Doha airport- Big Teddy
As the plane was leaving the runway, all I felt was relief. Starting the 2nd leg of our 36 hour journey helped me realize it was really true… AFRICA HERE WE COME.
Johannesburg South Africa
Very interesting trip yesterday from the airport to our boutique hotel, The Peech. The driver was from the Venda tribe, which is better known as the “magic” tribe because they do not use guns or other weapons..
Maruleng NU, Limpopo, South Africa
Maruleng NU, Limpopo, South Africa…. Not sure how to begin to explain what an amazing four days we’ve just spent admiring the work of Mother Nature.
Cape Town
Maruleng NU, Limpopo, South Africa…. Not sure how to begin to explain what an amazing four days we’ve just spent admiring the work of Mother Nature.
Zambia bound!
Left South Africa and headed to Victoria Falls to celebrate my birthday. The Waterberry Lodge on the Zambezi River provided us an awesome view and lots of privacy.
Shinde Safari camp
Simon was our man… from the time our small single engine private Cessna 208 touched down on the tiny, barely visible air strip in the Okavango Delta marshlands in the country of Botswana.
Jambo (Hello) from Zanzibar
Well… let’s just say our arrival came with a bang—and not the celebratory kind. We picked up our rental car at the airport feeling bold and seasoned. I mean, I’ve driven on islands before, and on the left side of the road, so how bad could it be?
Cuba
After a few days of fishing, our road trip to Havana took us about 3 hours along the seashore, and obviously that included stopping for mojitos.
Singapore 2018
Singapore … a country made up of one main island and about 60 small ones surrounding it. Total population is only about 5-1/2 Million people.
North Sulawesi, Indonesia
CULTURE SHOCK… a short 3-1/2 hours plane ride from Singapore landed us in another time and place…. Manado, the capital city of the island of Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia.
North Sulawesi, Indonesia – PARADISE
The birds singing so loudly at sunrise, they wake you up. Rolling over to a view of the sun’s rays mirrored in the glasslike bay. The first thought that races thru your mind…
Manado, North Sulawesi
After a week of relaxing and diving at Siladen, this morning we put on our flip flops, took the resort boat over to the mainland, and ventured out to some local villages and the Highlands.
North Sulawesi, Indonesia – Last Update
Imagine being 25 feet below sea level and floating a foot above the sandy ocean bottom … you’ve got your poker (18” aluminum stick) planted in the sand a foot away from the corral to steady yourself in the surge.
Vietnam 2018
No words or pics can describe this resort adequately. I’ve had the privilege of staying in 5 star resorts all over the world during my 50 years of traveling
Market Day in Vietnam
Early risers… It’s Market Day…NO, I’m not referring to a boring trip to the grocery store which is my most dreaded chore…
Dian Turner
I believe traveling is the best classroom there is—no homework, no exams, just really good stories.