Parc Güell
The last Gaudi creation of our trip was Parc Güell. The park was built between 1900 and 1914 and was opened to the public in 1926. The park was built…
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Sydney Botanic Garden
On our way to Mrs. McQuarie’s chair from the Opera House we walked through the lovely Sydney Botanic Garden. While not as extensive as the Melbourne Royal Botanic Garden it…
Royal Botanic Garden
After the Queen Victoria Market we rode a tram to the Royal Botanic Garden. If you enjoy gardens, this is a highly recommended activity while in Melbourne. With Jeff being…
Now for the better part of the day
Once we got down off Mount Misery, we stopped at the Shinkyo Bridge, which is set just beautifully. From here it’s a short walk up the hill to the temple…
Well that didn’t turn out as planned
We got to Nikko as planned and when you arrive you’re sort of forced into a decision. There are two primary activities in Nikko: the first is to see the…
Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park
Two of the most surprising things about Tokyo so far is the amount of green space and the general lack of people. With 38 million people in Greater Tokyo you…
Birdcage Walk
We walked from Knightsbridge to Westminster, which took us along Birdcage Walk. Two gents discussing something important as they strolled along the Walk. A nice view of St. James’s Park.…
Victoria Peak
This isn’t a mad bus ride to hell. It’s actually the Peak Tram going straight up the side of Victoria Peak. Why do it? To get jaw-dropping views of…
Cerro Santa Lucia & Hidalgo
Evocative and rich, Santa Lucia is the remnant of an ancient volcano. Hildago is the fortress built into it. I’d love to come back in the spring, but the gardens…