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2012 and still wandering!

The year started with a long held dream - a trip to the End of the World - Patagonia.

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Time to think small. I have now stopped work which means more time but less income. A little clever planning required, I think.

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Wow Moments of 2011

Taormina Sicily

1 Relaxing in a Provence cottage.
2 Walking the Monaco Grand Prix circuit.
3 See Da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan.
4 Agia Sofia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
5 Discovering Sicily
6 Milan Cathedral
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Expect the unexpected.

On top of the World, Mount Everest & Me

I travel because I want to see what is there. I am not disappointed because that would mean my expectations have been too high. I try not to expect, merely to keep an open mind; a spirit of adventure and an eye for the ridiculous!

I endlessly hope that around the next corner will be something wonderful. sometimes I am right, these are the Wow Moments.

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" What was the beach like?"

So nice to be with people who would not ask this question. Most people just don't get the point.

My favourite answer that I was able to give to this was after going to Namibia, I said " Its about 1200 miles long and 70 miles deep, its called the Namib Desert!"

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IN PROGRESS

I am working on a site for the UK with emphasis on saving money, this is a job in progress but I feel I can help those who want to see more for less.

I'm also getting the hang of using this site - good isn,t it?

UK cost saving

London cost saving

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Morocco

Harbour Essaoura, Morocco

I went to this wonderful country and was taken aback by how much I enjoyed it. It was a relatively short flight from the UK and transported me into a magical world of deserts, mountains and castles.

After traveling along the edge of the desert we hit the coast and stayed at this bustling port. The picture was taken early, before breakfast when I have seldom seen a busier more colorful sight.

Singapore

Chinatown, Singapore

Chinatown in Singapore is like Chinatown everywhere, a delight.

Hawaii

Na Pali Coast, Kauai

Among a trip of highlights this helicopter ride around the island of Kauai was right up there. Quite a pricey treat but worth every cent.

Guatemala

In Antigua de Guatemala

For those who don't believe me, there is the possibility of something ridiculous round every corner.

Croatia

Blue Lakes linked by

Croatia is a gem and the coastline justly famous. However inland there are further treasures. Please do visit Plitvice Lakes National Park a truly memorable place.

Intro Updated Mar 25, 2012
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balhannah Apr 2, 2012 at 4:33 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful opening photo and a home page that I enjoyed reading. I think your Castle accommodation would be top of the list for me too!
wandeljp Jan 7, 2012 at 3:05 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday. Greets from Belgium
RickinDutch Jan 6, 2012 at 9:08 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Cathy!
DAO Jan 6, 2012 at 4:15 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday Cathy !!! And Happy New Year!!
connectingrod Jan 6, 2012 at 2:00 AM Report Abuse

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MAY ALL YOUR DREAM COMES TRUE THIS YEAR
hopang Jan 6, 2012 at 12:46 AM Report Abuse

Hi Cathy, We wish you a very happy birthday. Hope you have a great day! ~ho & pang
MalenaN Jan 5, 2012 at 11:42 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Cathy! Have a great day! Lovely photos in your Galapagos travelouge!
amandajayne81 Dec 31, 2011 at 6:24 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday for a few days time. All the best for the year ahead.
jethanand Jan 3, 2011 at 7:06 PM Report Abuse

Wishing you a very joyous New Year and a very specail birthday to come
septem Jan 9, 2010 at 6:37 AM Report Abuse

Wishing you a happy birthday. Juliana.