Wowmoment's VirtualTourist Home Page

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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3rd April - 10 days in Sorrento & Naples. Probably said all I have to say on my Naples & Sorrento pages. So much good stuff from other VTers on this topic.

31st May - Taking car ferry to Bilbao in N Spain then driving south for a week in Andalucia, (inland). Taking a leisurely drive back through France and back to UK via the Channel tunnel. Plenty of good times on this one, and possibly my best ever Hotel!

23rd July - Back from Japan now and working on the pages - a total delight.

27th Dec 2008 to 17th Jan 2009 - Ecuador and Galapagos, tried for 2008 but the dates just didn't fit. Yes we booked it!!! Traveling with a travel buddy .

March 2009 Promised another friend to travel to Cambodia with her. Ankor Wat is a long held dream of mine, hope it comes off.

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A Favourite of Mine

Up-Hill

by Christina Georgina Rossetti
(1830-1894)

Does the road wind up-hill all the way?
Yes, to the very end.
Will the day's journey take the whole long day?
From morn to night, my friend.

But is there for the night a resting-place?
A roof for when the slow dark hours begin.
May not the darkness hide it from my face?
You cannot miss that inn.

Shall I meet other wayfarers at night?
Those who have gone before.
Then must I knock, or call when just in sight?
They will not keep you standing at that door.

Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?
Of labour you shall find the sum.
Will there be beds for me and all who seek?
Yea, beds for all who come.

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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.

Chinatown in Singapore is like Chinatown everywhere, a delight.

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.

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

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.