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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Places I Have Been
During this troubled year 2020. With all of the problems that have been created by the Covid 19 pandemic. It has been very helpful. Remembering all of my travels. That I have enjoyed! Traveling around this interesting and beautiful Planet Earth. That we all get to call our home.
On this blog post I was going to recount and reminisce about all of the wonderful adventures I have enjoyed. What inspired the trips and itineraries and created all of the wonderful memories. That have been so enjoyed during the journey through life.
Here is the list of all of the countries I have enjoyed to visit during my travels.
1. Israel 1988
2. Egypt 1988
3. Malta 2006
4. Italy 2015
5. Netherlands 1988
6. Switzerland 1986
7. Belgium 1991
8. Luxembourg 1991
9. Germany 1986
10. Austria 1986
11. France 2000
12. England 1998
13. Island of Guernsey 2000
14. Vatican City 2015
15. China 2018
16. USA 1984 (First Trip) Florida
17. Mexico 2005
18. St Vincent & The Grenadines 2001
19. Barbados 2012
20. Cuba 2016
21. St. Maarten 2014
22. St. Barts 2014
23. Saba 2014
24. Lichtenstein 1986
25. Iceland 1991
26. Bermuda 1987
I thought it would be a great idea to relieve a lot of my favorite experiences during my travels. Weather it would be a favorite city, a favorite meal, a favorite place of natural beauty. A favorite famous place of history.
In 1984 I went on my first solo vacation. The destination would be the sunshine state of Florida. Being a big fan of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett gave me the inspiration to visit the most southern part of the Continental USA. Which is the beautiful island city of Key West. Located only 90 miles from the island nation of Cuba. The day trip to Key West on the 1984 trip. Remained one of the highlights of the 1984 Florida trip. Also this trip. Inspired me to go back and visit the Flrodia Keys in 2013. In which 3 days of the trip were enjoyed in Key West, and I also got to enjoy the day trip to visit Fort Jeferrson lcoated on the island of Garden Key.
In the year 1986, I enjoyed a dream come true. On July 15th of 1986. I boarded a Swiss Air flight at Perason International Airport, and flew from Toronto to Zurich, Switzerland. For the chance to tour Switzerland and enjoy the trip of a lifetime! Lots of magical memories were created during that trip. I will recount some special meories from that holdiay on this post. This was a backpaking trip. I stayed at travel hostels for the first time. I was excited to be visiting Europe. I had the chance to tour Switzerland. I was also able to squeeze in side trips to visit Munich, West Germany, and Saltzberg, Austria. It was an incredible so say the least. The beauty and peace of getting the chance to visit Switerland will be with me always.
The photos are; Travel Hostel Lugano, C.H., Old Bridge In Luncerne C.H., Rutli Meadow (Confederation Day August 1, 1985), Von Trapp Family Home (Salzberg, Austria, Sound of Music Movie 1965), Downtown Street Bern C.H., Schloss Hegi Winterthur C.H.
In the winter of 1988, I enjoyed going on vacation for 5 weeks. One week was my first week visiting great friend Peter V/D Weyden and his home country The Netherlands. They I traveled from Amsterdam to visit great friends Tamara and Ofer L. Which gave me the oportunity to expereince, explore and enjoy The Holy Land, the State of Israel.
I would get to get to enjoy my first visit to the city of Amsterdam during this trip, and enjoy visiting the Netherlands. A very nice expereience indeed. No problem again visiting a European country and being only able to speak English. The Dutch people are very friendly and most can speak English as there second language.
I enjoyed my exereince visiting Israel. Which would not of been possible. Without the help of Tamara and Ofer. I was there guest at there Kibbutz for 2 weeks. Then I got to do my own self tour of Israel for 2 weeks. Which included visiting to Jerusalem for 2 weeks, the Dead Sea, Elat, 2 days on the Sinai, Masada, Caesarea, Tel Aviv! It was a very compelling trip. Getting the chance to visit some incredible places of important history. Also the history of how the State of Israel fought agaisnt all odds to become a proud and independent country!
The photos are; Central Station Amsterdam, Orginal Heinken Brewery, Vincent Van Gogh Museum, Deawbridge Amsterdam, walking around Amsterdam.
The Photos are; Kibbutz Shaar Haamakim, Me on city wall ramp Acre, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Damascus Gate (Old City Jerusalem, Masada
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Sunday, August 9, 2020
Biking The Trailway
I spent a very happy time biking on the Caledon Trailway yesterday. One of my favorite biking destinations. That I have enjoyed in my home province of Ontario. Also not a very far distance for me to commute to. This 35 KM biking and hiking trail runs west to east. Allowing the visitors to enjoy. A variety of very beautiful scenery and terrain. I have included some of my best photos showing off the beauty and enjoyment of this very beautiful place.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Love The Land of Enchantment
I always enjoy to review and enjoy newly established memories of a recent holiday. I did get to enjoy my second chance to visit the U.S.A. State of New Mexico. I went on this trip during a concerning situation as we are now in the midst of a World Wide Pandemic. The Corona Covid 19 Virus which began in China and is unfortunately circulating all over, our beautiful planet Earth,
My holiday was from March 2nd until the 10th. This was not really sufficient time to enjoy the beauty and serenity of "The Land of Enchantment. But I defiantly wanted to enjoy a vacation and wanted to experience and see New Mexico for the second time.
Very glad I got this holiday in. Not sure when I will be able to travel again. Currently almost all international flights have been canceled. Also non essential travel to the United States has been temporarily curtailed. Also a big economic upheaval is currently underway. Not sure when or how well our society will cope with, survive and recover from this very contagious and dangerous virus. Only time will tell.
My trip got off to a very good start. The American Airlines experience, to get me back to Sunport located in Albuquerque went very well.I first flew to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The Sun was shinning brightly as we landed back at The International Sunport, located in Albuquerque. Before I left on this journey. I wisely changed my car reservation to Alamo Rent a Car. I was treated very well by this rent a car company. I rented a small compact car for this adventure. The Alamo representative was happy to give me a much nicer vehicle to drive, for no extra fee!!! I choose a very nice 2020 Toyota Camry to be my transportation for my holiday! This car was amazing!!! Just a dream to drive, full of luxury and safety driving features, also being very economical on fuel.
After I picked up my rented Camry. I drove east on highway 40 to reach the town of Santa Rosa. Time to unwind and relax and get in holiday mode. I stayed in a nice hotel for my first accommodation. Which was located on historic Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. During my stay in Santa Rosa, I visited the famous "Blue Hole" and also went to see the beautiful "Lake State Park".
The next destination on my second journey though "The Land of Enchantment". Would be the city of Clovis. Which is located in the far eastern part of New Mexico. The city of Clovis is famous for railroad transport of goods, dairy food production. This city also contains some famous music history. Norman Petty became a prominent music producer. As Buddy Holly & the Crickets produced all of there rockabilly hits in the Norman Petty recording studio, located in Clovis.
On the way to Clovis I drove through the town of Fort Sumner where on July 14, 1881. Famous American outlaw "Billy The Kid" was killed and laid to rest. The Kid's resting place was not far out of my way. So I stopped off and paid my respects. To this famous American folk hero. Who lived a short but very adventitious life.
After my visit to Clovis. I set out to visit for the second time. The beautiful mountain town of Ruidoso. Located at 6,920 feet above sea level. In the Sierra Bianca Mountains in Lincoln Country New Mexico. The area is where Billy The Kid lived during most of his life. It was great to back there, and enjoy another visit to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. No live racing in winter, but I enjoyed making some cash betting on the horses, at the Billy The Kid Casino.
Then I set the next day, driving to the city of Alamogordo. So I could enjoy my second visit to the White Sands. One of the best natural attractions to visit in "The Land of Enchantment" The White Sands is the largest gypsum dunefield located on Planet Earth. I did enjoy my experience getting another opportunity to enjoy this place of unique and extreme beauty!!!
Then I traveled to visit the town of "Truth or Consequences" to relax and enjoy this historic quaint city. Famous for the Geronimo Springs, which allows people to soak and relax in the naturally hot mineral water. I did enjoy that experience.
The final part of my 2nd trip to enjoy visiting New Mexico. Was traveling back to Albuquerque. On the final day. I had the opportunity to enjoy a nice visit to the State Capital of Santa Fe.
I enjoyed this trip. Very happy I got to go back and enjoy living in New Mexico again!!! The open spaces, and the chance to enjoy the most attractive desert region in the world is a very unique experience. It is the combination of high altitude and the beautiful mountains ranges that contributes. To New Mexico's special scenery and Eco system that exists. Which has created this Very Enchanting Place!!!
I have enjoyed all of my travels. All the experiences have been enjoyed! As always I give thanks to have the chance to enjoy all of the trips, the excitement and the enjoyment of life!!! Our Planet Earth is a beautiful place!!! Always hopeful that I will be able to hit the road and enjoy another new experience and a new adventure! The problems that plague mankind are getting more and more complicated and severe. So we will see what happens down the road!
I am forever grateful to my Dad Sheldon and my Mom Charlotte for giving me the gift of life. I have enjoyed the journey. Also a big thanks to Mother Nature, for always being my guide and my guardian. For your amazing job! For creating a totally awesome place to enjoy living!!!
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