I can’t believe I’m in Lhasa!
Greetings from very sunny and hot Lhasa. (Sep 14th) After spending 2 days in Beijing we took the train to Lhasa at 9.30pm on Sep 11th. Boarding the train was quite an experience: 4 of us got cut off from…
Adventures
Sep/Oct 2007 travel plans for Caroline
While Stephen goes mountain-hopping on Cho Oyu (see our post from Dec 13, 2006), I am planning to do some traveling as well. I have booked 2 tours: The first tour is with GAP Adventures. Here’s the actual itinerary. The…
Iceland – The Photos
It’s a rather big album this time but so worth it – even if I say so myself! Enjoy! photos
Back in Reykjavik
Well, my tour of Iceland finished earlier today – I´m off to London tomorrow morning. It was a great trip in good company – our guide, Margret, was wonderful! The last 2 days we saw some more waterfalls, geisers and…
Hello from Akureyri – Northern Iceland
My 6th day in Iceland; the 5th day of my tour.Everything is going wonderful here in Iceland – it’s an amazing country; I’ve seen some spectacular scenery. I’m in a group of 12 (which is very nice – a small…
Greetings from Reykjavik
Boarded a plane at 11.15am in San Francisco and got to Boston 5.5 hours later. Spent 5 hours on the next plane , after a 90 min lay-over, to arrive at Keflavik airport at 6.30 in the morning. Got to…
Caroline off to Iceland
There was no way I was going to let Stephen have all the fun so I’m off to Iceland today!! With the time difference I arrive on May 31st and the next day I embark on a 7-day tour of…
South-East Asia: The Photos
I had a wonderful whirlwind trip! Without further ado, here are the photos: Beijing Bangkok Hong Kong Shanghai
Last breakfast in Shanghai
Well, my trip is almost over – flight home leaves shortly after noon. I had a wonderful time here in Shanghai with Elke (who has been a great guide showing me different parts of the city) and Danny. I’m just…
Greetings from Shanghai
Arrived at Shanghai airport yesterday where I was picked up by Elke and her driver. I am staying with Danny and Elke and it is great to catch up with them!!! Off to explore Shanghai a bit this afternoon. Trip…
Greetings from Hong Kong and Congrats to Stephen!!
Hello hello!!!!!!! I just read the update on the expedition site and it looks like my Sweetpea (and the whole team) was succesful in summitting Mt Vinson!!!!!!! Yihaa!!!!!!! Well Done!!! Pity that the company doesn’t update their site over the…
Sydney Dec 3rd
This is my last full day in Sydney – tomorrow ‘m off to Hong Kong (via an overnight in Bangkok). As said in my previous post I’m having a great time catching up with people! For those of you who’ve…
Sydney Dec 2nd
A very quick update from Sydney where I’m having a great time!!!! I’ve been busy catching up with lots of people, which has been and is fantastic!!! Have to run now!
Sydney Nov 30
Hi All! Made it to Sydney this morning! I am in the process of calling all my friends here; I’ve been in touch with some, with others I’ve left a message. I’m pretty jetlagged – didn’t get any sleep on…
Bangkok – Oriental City
I said goodbye to Beijing yesterday afternoon and hello to Bangkok last night. Fil was waiting for me at the airport – which was great as I arrived quite late – and we took a taxi to his place. Spent…