Category Archives: Photography

All types of photographs around the blod.

The Great European Tour – From Bucharest to Amsterdam.

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Jan

This year’s big trip started a little closer to our summer base in Europe. We were invited to join our friends Scott and Laura for this trip which started with a five day car tour around the country of Romania. Romania was … Continue reading →

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The Red Castle: Alhambra in Granada.

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Jan

A walk around the beautiful Alhambra just above Granada. The historical documents indicate that the original fortress was built in the 9th century though the current construction is primarily from the 13th century. The Moorish architecture and garden designs are quit beautiful … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jan

We spent five full days in Siem Reap, the city closest to the Angkor Wat site. With our friends Shaun and Bryan and a local guide, we spent two full days touring through the tremendous temples around the huge and … Continue reading →

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Sailing North through the Norwegian fjords.

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jan

After leaving the Caledonian Canal, we left Inverness in Scotland to Norway. The crossing was calm with no wind and after motoring for 46 hours we arrived at our first port, Tananger near Stavanger. We sailed north from there, stopping off … Continue reading →

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The Firth of Clyde and Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jan

On July 6, we left Bangor near Belfast and crossed over to Stranraer, a small town at the bottom of Loch Ryan in Scotland.  We spent about a week around the Firth of Clyde including the beautiful Isle of Arran. Despite our concerns about crossing the … Continue reading →

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Loch Ranza on the Island of Arran

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Jan

After several weeks of gray skies and rain, a beautiful sunset after a spectacular day in Scotland.

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The Giant’s Causeway

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jan

We took a bus tour around the north coast of the Northern Ireland to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Giant’s Causeway. As usual, the weather was not great but we were able to see these amazing sights between … Continue reading →

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Ireland

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jan

We have been here almost one month and though we have enjoyed the two countries of this island and have enjoyed the people, we are getting tired of the consistent rain. After leaving Waterford, we sailed to the huge marina … Continue reading →

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Winter break in London

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jan

Now that we are cruising Europe instead of the Caribbean, hurricane season has been swapped for winter time.  We spent about a total of 2 1/2 months with the boat in South Katharine Docks in London near the Tower of London.  There … Continue reading →

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Borough Market

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jan

Borough Market is one of the largest outdoor food markets in London and sells a large variety of high-end foods. On a chilly Saturday morning, we hopped on the RV1 bus from Tower of London to the south east part of London … Continue reading →

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