"Far off in sunlit placesSad are the Scottish facesYearning to feel the kiss of sweet Scottish rainWhere tropic skies are beaming" from "Scotland the Brave" words by Clifford Hanley The words to the song " Scotland the Brave" were written in 1950 by colourful Scottish journalist and novelist Cliff Hanley. The song was recorded by … Continue reading France and the UK – Chapter Three
Category: 2024
Nous Retournons a la ou nos Coeurs Appartiennent
"But I always knew I would live life through With a song in my heart for you,,,,,,," song from the musical "Spring is Here" by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart Only Family Could Take Us Away From This Quick tip for you would be travellers - do not travel to the south of France in … Continue reading Nous Retournons a la ou nos Coeurs Appartiennent
WONDERFUL MEMORIES – AND SOME NEW ONES
In 2002 Scout and I left our life in New Zealand behind to spend ten wonderful years living and working in England and France. We longed to return and in August 2024 we revisited old friends and places we had fallen in love with.
Back in the Land of OZ
Living in a land down underWhere women glow and men plunder (yeah)Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? (Thunder)You better-better run, you better take cover Written by Colin Hay and and Ron Strykert - Men at Work The song "Downunder" is an Aussie classic although interestingly owes some of its success to the … Continue reading Back in the Land of OZ
Costa Rica – Volcanoes, Rainforest and Beaches
Lake Arenal and Volcano Cheese making is all very good and what an experience but we were about to meet the Costa Rica renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. Costa Rica is home to around six percent of the world's species - a whopping 500,000 recorded species. Over 25% of the country is designated … Continue reading Costa Rica – Volcanoes, Rainforest and Beaches
COSTA RICA – Eco-Tourism is the Thing
The rainforest drips and glows with green the tree-frog croaks his far off song His voice is stillness, moss and rain drunk from the forest ages long by Judith Wright - Australian poet and environmentalist. The people of Costa Rica are immensely proud of the biodiversity that their country is blessed with and their record … Continue reading COSTA RICA – Eco-Tourism is the Thing
COSTA RICA – A Country on the Move
Hola, mi llamo Mike PURA VIDA Hermano Boulder to SanJose - Five hours and twenty five minutes in travel time but a world apart in lifestyle. For starters I am fairly sure Boulder taxi drivers' modus operandi is to get you to your destination safely. In Costa Rica it seems that getting you there is … Continue reading COSTA RICA – A Country on the Move
This is a Very Odd Country
Boulder, Colorado is by no means representative of the U.S. of A. It is a university city and Colorado University pervades most walks of life here. Google has a centre in the middle of town. Nearly 80% of its population is White (6.5% Asian, 1.8% Black) and the city is in the top 25 wealthiest … Continue reading This is a Very Odd Country
To A New Destination and Some Time in an Old One
Well, I've had dreams enough for oneAnd I've got love enough for threeI have my hopes to comfort meI've got my new horizons out to sea The Moody Blues song written by Justin Hayward Bloody hell its cold. Descending to -2C overnight and reaching the lofty heights of 9C at midday the cold gets into … Continue reading To A New Destination and Some Time in an Old One
Travels With Mr Gato Downunder 