Sunrises, sunsets, kayaking and other adventures
I’d been anticipating our Greenland kayaking trip all year (we’d put down deposits last December), but as we made the circuitous travel to Greenland via London and Copenhagen, I tried not to set my expectations too high. Would the group be a great bunch? Would the weather turn out fair? Would we get to see …
We're from our epic trip kayaking and camping in Greenland (plus a few days' stopover in Copenhagen, where we got to meet with old Sydney-sider friends and feast in some of the best restaurants in the world. Anyway, I've finally downloaded the photos to the large screen and I'm starting to look through some now. …
Continue reading "Catching the Northern Lights in Greenland"
Back to civilization in Copenhagen after the most incredible week kayaking and camping in Greenland. It was hands down my most favorite and epic kayaking trip ever! I will need to sit back at the computer to download the photos onto the big screen to fully revel in the experience.
Our friend Natalie from Sydney has just left. We had a wonderful time, reminiscing over old adventures together Down Under, and also creating new ones together. We kayaked, hiked, swam, cooked, and ate and drank our way around Singapore and Langkawi while she visited. Kayaking to Pulau Ubin It was a beautiful afternoon to be …
When I mentioned to my contractor I was headed to to Siem Reap this past weekend, he remarked, "The temples are nice but I have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed at the end. It's just a pile of rocks. The Colosseum, the pyramids, Notre Dame, and the English castles are much more impressive." …
We'd the opportunity to spend a week in Sydney. Work during the day, catch ups with friends over meals in the evening. And on the weekends, we did what we loved best in Sydney - exploring the outdoors. Our original plan to kayak the first Sunday we were back was scuttled due to gusty winds …
Over Easter, we visited Hoian. This was my first trip to Vietnam, and I'd only heard good things about Hoian. Everyone gushed about how beautiful it was, and I couldn't wait. It was indeed charming. Hoian used to be a trading port in the 15th - 19th centuries, and the buildings in the UNESCO-designated Ancient …
We recently spent a weekend in Bali, staying down in Nusa Dua. Highlight of the trip? Hands down the diving at Manta Point and at Crystal Bay in Nusa Penida. While we were cautiously optimistic of spotting some mantas at Manta Point, we did not dare to get our hopes too up, given our relatively …
What makes a trip? The scenery, the weather, of course. But gorgeous scenery abound. At the end of the day though, it's the fuzzy, warm feeling that you get when you look back. Feelings borne from the company we keep. There's TS, a grandfather of four, but more fit and strong than I could ever …
Second last night of our weeklong trip: We just had a final 15 km to go - easy peasy, compared to the other 25-30 km days we've had in some epic conditions. However, our rash guards were starting to smell ripe, despite our best attempts to rinse them out to dry every night. And most …
Continue reading "A week paddling in the Calamian Islands – Linapacan and Palawan, Part 1"
