Today was a dream come true. I found myself on a plane to the Outback to explore the vast landscapes and their tranquility. After a \two hour and 30 minute plane ride we landed in Alice Springs and that evening we had a very memorable bush dinner against the backdrop of this unique desert environment.…
I loved Cairns. Cairns is a three hour and 15 minute flight from Sydney and is the tropical gateway to its spectacular natural attraction which is The Great Barrier Reef. In 1981 The Great Barrier Reef was established as a World Heritage Site and was designated as such for it’s “Outstanding Universal Value” being recognized…
Sidney, Australia was the first stop on my tour to Australia and New Zealand. Sydney is the capitol of the State of New South Wales, Australia. and it’s located on Australia’s southeastern coast . It’s the country’s largest city and one of the most important ports in the South Pacific. In addition, what I found…
When in Kandy, Sri Lanka we spent our last evening with a local family and helped with the cooking making String Hopper. We were also were fortunate enough to be entertained by local dancers and they were stupendous. The food was so yum and the family so sweet.We also had the opportunity to sample Old…
After spending 2 days in Yala National Park we headed west along the coast to a local school. At the school we donated art supplies and saw how Gate 1(the tour company that I traveled with) has helped the school by providing essential buildings, lab tops and a small library The children were a complete…
While staying at The Marriot Resort and Spa in Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka I had the good fortune of visiting The Meth Bo Sewana Meditation Center. With around 70.2% of Sri Lanka’s population practicing Buddhism, it is deeply woven into the country’s soul. No journey through this beautiful country would feel complete without sitting down…
This blog post has no photos except the primary one. It just has reflections of my visit to Japan, what I observed and what I learned and how that left me feeling. I personally found the Japanese culture and people to be very outstanding in so many ways. Ways that I never expected to see…
Included in my tour was The Arishiyama Bamboo Forest which is located in the heart of Kyoto. This beautiful destination is definitely a must see for anyone who enjoys having a serene nature experience. Walking through the bamboo stalks whether swaying in the breeze of not will totally transport you into a world where tranquility…
My last adventure in Japan that I wanted to post about was Kyoto’s Kimono and Tea Ceremony. We arrived at The Tea House and were then ushered across the street to a small type of store that had a dressing room with about 10 assistants, each one assigned to help us dress in traditional Japanese…
Nara Park…what can I say but that it was a once in a lifetime experience. Nara Park is a public park with “bowing” deer which is located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa, in the heart of the city of Nara, Japan. The park is shown to have dated back to 1880 and is famous…