Corfu, Greece, is located offshore from mainland Greece at Greece’s northwest corner, offshore from Albania, which has a turbulent history with Greece. Corfu is proud to be Greece’s greenest island, in terms of climate.
After spending six weeks in Mumbai, India, we were lucky to spend two nights in Instanbul, complements of Turkish Airlines because we had traveled business class. We spent one full day at the fabulous Topkapi Palace.
I write my blogs to give my readers the vicarious pleasure of sharing my experiences via text and photos. During this first week in Kenya, I've taken hundreds of photos. I'll post the best ones, including shots of the various species of animals inhabiting Kenya's rich environment.
Be sure to click on individual photos in the gallery for fullscreen display! Enjoy!
For the last twenty years, Dallas has been meeting friends he first met over fifty years ago while a student in Kiel, Germany. This was the fourth reunion in Greece by the Kieler Old Farts. Previously, they met on the Greek islands of Poros and Corfu. This was their second reunion on the Peloponnese Peninsula, where KOF member David has retired.
This week marks my second visit to Venice. The first was in 2004. My opinion remains unchanged: Venice is one of the most interesting cities on the planet.
A couple of decades ago, my wife Susan and I worked as entertainers on cruise ships. Often the entertainers sat together at mealtimes. A common observation was that the job of being a comedian was the most difficult of all the entertainers. Having to be funny for ten or fifteen minutes before a group of elderly strangers (as well as having to avoid any jokes that might be interpreted as obscene, irreligious, or politically incorrect) was difficult indeed...
Departing Los Angeles and three days at sea, our first port of call of our world cruise was Cabo San Lucas, at the tip of the Baja California (Lower California) peninsula. The word “cabo” means “cape” in Spanish, referring here to the termination of the Baja Peninsula. It is a famous tourist destination, famous for its Marlin fishing competition and as a destination for partying American college kids on Spring Break. It is known for its dramatic stone formations in it harbor, which includes a dramatic stone archway...
The Greeks affected the whole world with their ideas, foremost among them the concept of democratic rule. Greece gave rise to philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Greek architecture was adopted first by the Romans, but later around the world, including the columns seen in US government buildings in Washington DC. The Greek language gave rise to words in science, religion, and history that have been adopted by other countries’ languages around the world.
Ha Long Bay Vietnam is a unique location, famous for its thousands of scenic islands in the bay. Our tour took us to a magnificent cave inside one of the islands. The photos from this area will tell the story better than my words.