Note: our China trip was in 2004 and obviously experiences reflect that time and the following notes are from that time. Nonetheless, the experiences were real and also many of the main scenes and monuments remain as they then were. China Trip This was a trip under...
Please also look at paintings for an impression of this place. When I was a kid I remember the film Road to Zanzibar. Always thought it was an exotic sounding place and it lived up to its reputation – Zanzibar island is terrific. It is an artist’s paradise...
We spent 3 months in northern Tanzania. This was another great experience – wildlife, people and scenery. We stayed for extended periods in the various National Parks – Taranagire, Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The north is dominated by the...
This is the most famous national park in East Africa and whilst a bit busy, it didn’t disappoint. Most folks visiting this are on their pre-planned safaris, often staying in fairly fancy lodges. (Actually, we have to admit visiting such places on the odd occasion when...
A unique experience This natural crater is 10km wide and contains a dramatic selection of wildlife. We went there for one day only (slight criticism – it was very costly for a starvin’ artist). Anyway, it was like going into a different world where, in a...
