planned visit to see Bangkok’s latest exotic hotel, The Siam, turns into a wonderful sightseeing excursion along the Chao Phraya River. Thank you, Andrew. Thank you, Juanita. So easy to get to the pier from our Four Seasons on the Skytrain, and like falling off a log to step aboard the hotel’s longboat to ride …
ri Lanka seems to be popping up in Travel publications lists of ‘must see’ destinations of late. It’s been on my bucket list for a while. I had some difficulty convincing my old work colleague, Frank from Berlin, as to the attractions of this ‘teardrop’ of an island in the Indian Ocean, …
y photos of Sri Lanka are captioned. Double click on the arrow in each Picasa Album and it will open in fullscreen making it easier for you to view and pick-up the gist of our ‘stories’. Arrival Negombo / Drive to Lunuganga and Galle Galle Fort Around Galle Tangalla / Amanwelle Kahanda Kanda and Tea …
ri Lanka. There’s a few short stories to share of our experiences over the course of a week here in Sri Lanka. Click on any of the ‘compartments’ below to read one of the ‘vignettes’. Pictures will be added later.
ow does this look for a healthy lunch? Not too much ‘sacrifice’ at lunchtime at Bills Woollahra today when I found this sashimi tuna and avocado with a squeeze of fresh lime on the menu. The sprinkle of sesame seeds, and garnishes of fresh cilantro, parsley leaves and some samphire (delicate sea asparagus) completed the …