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January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 By 2 Smiths

Antarctica – Here We Come!

We head out mid-February for a long-planned and Corona-delayed trip to Antarctica and surrounds. Our route will take us through Buenos Aires, Tierra del Fuego, the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falklands, Argentina’s Lake District, and Iguazu Falls. Cheers!

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October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 By Mary

Kew Gardens

Our last day with friends.  After breakfast we took care of our final packing and prepared to depart.  Carol and Shaun graciously offered to drive us to our hotel at Heathrow.  Very nice.  After the drive to London we spent the day in Kew, home of the Royal Botanical Gardens and a short drive later…

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October 3, 2022October 11, 2022 By Mary

Little Baddow, Goldhanger, Haybridge

Shaun and Dick took a morning walk along trails down to the River Chelmer, by the Maldon Golf Club, and back up to Spital Road.  After morning tea and chat, Carol and I take a short walk down to her sister’s house to do some vacation duty – collecting mail and watering plants.    We…

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October 2, 2022October 11, 2022 By 2 Smiths

Maldon Walkabout

As usual, we’re tight on laundry and a morning chore is to get enough done to get us to the finish line.  Thank you Carol! Today is Maldon walkabout day.  The town sits above the Blackwater estuary in Essex. It’s big claim to fame is the production of ‘Maldon Sea Salt’.  Our walk takes us…

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  1. Carol McCafferty on LimaOctober 24, 2019

    I've been waiting for the first mention of Craft Beer!! Hope you feel better soon Mary What have been the…

  2. Kevin Elsken on LimaOctober 16, 2019

    Great adventure, sorry to hear about ongoing intestinal issues, take care of yourself! Loved the bit on the car ride…

  3. Diana Thompson on The ‘Road to Gocta’October 12, 2019

    Tacume! Wow! 😲 That is fantastic. Hope you are feeling better and enjoying your waterfall view and hummingbirds!

  4. Diana Thompson on Sipan, BruningOctober 12, 2019

    Wow!! Great descriptions. Sounds like you are having a fantastic time.

  5. Diana Thompson on El Brujo, ChiclayoOctober 12, 2019

    What a great adventure! How did you find your tour guides?

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Fun Facts - Current Trip

Now UK trip is over, Pittsburgh
Next Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia - early '23
Day 36 in UK
Miles 11,180
"Wherever you go, there you are", - Buckaroo Banzai