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Thanks.

Thank you, one and all for taking the time to visit. Here's hoping that some of my tips or photos may inspire you to visit some of the marvellous places I have been to over the last few years. If anyone would like to use any of my photos, for any reason whatsoever, please send a mail asking permission first, detailing the reason, and there should be no problem. Thank You.

Children.

Shy little girl in Lomé Togo.

When travelling, although I do enjoy the wonders nature gives us, and also certain man-made buildings, I really light up when I can meet the children. The kids generally always react to a camera, but it feels so good when I am off the beaten track in a village and you get a smile "hallo" from the local kids. This is why you'll find lots of photos of different children in my pages.

People.

A happy bunch in the Mekong backwaters.

The real pleasure in travelling, for me, is in meeting the people. Walking through a village or town and catching a smile from someone that's pleased to see you, not trying to take you for a ride or sell you something, just happy to pass the time of day, grateful that you're participating in THEIR day.

Nature's work.

A lion in Antelope Canyon, Arizona, U.S.A.

Wherever we travel we can see nature at work, as this is a permanent on-going thing. The wind,rain, ice and sun have all helped to mould many of the splendors around us.

Man as well.

The wonders of Angkor Wat revealed at sunrise.

Although I think many of today's modern buildings could give a lot of work to the demolition men, we have at times come up with some wonderful, dare I say it, almost works of art.

Transport

The train waiting for the off at Battambang.

We all have our favourite moments on the road, but one I really enjoyed, was the Cambodian train between Battambang and Pursat. A top speed of around 17 kph. allowed you to get off, have a short walk then sprint to catch up with the last wagon. Only joking, but that's what it seemed like. Very friendly atmosphere, although not many people on board. We stopped almost at every village so travellers could say hallo to relatives, buy something to eat or drink or just the engine overheating.

Favourite place.

Grand Canyon at Toroweap Point.

My really special place is hidden away at Toroweap point on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. After dragging through the 120 kms. from St. George over gravel, dirt and water and finding a spot where no-one seems to have ever been was really special. Obviously I'm not the only one that has ever been there, but arriving there that morning there was nobody!! I sat on the rim for over an hour just listening to the silence and from time to time the Colorado far beneath, before doing my tourist thing and taking a few photos. Very, very special.

Hometown - Bassin Vauban, St. Malo.

Ready to go!!!

As this is my homepage, I thought I'd better include something about St. Malo, my home town. Our town is of course, well known for the transatlantic races that start or finish here, almost as much as the old walled town built by Vauban in the 17th. century. These races occur every 4 years. This photo is of the boats 2 days before the start of the St. Malo to Pointe-a-Pitre race last autumn.

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shjap May 25, 2012 at 1:18 AM Report Abuse

You are right, I should have indicated the precise addresses - my fault. But I thought that all the cites of of SupAgro where closely located to each other. Anyway thank you for your time and the information you shared with me.
CatherineReichardt May 24, 2012 at 9:31 PM Report Abuse

Hi Paul
Due to family circumstances, we will unexpectedly be travelling to Europe in the next few weeks.
We are toying with the idea of visiting Bretagne the last week in June(see my forum posting) - are you and Cathy going to be around?
Regards Cathy
gwened May 20, 2012 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

well rain all the way back, but just finish four days in Versailles,and now packed for So Africa tom for a week on business. Chelsea deserves to win, after the robbed game vs barcelona. Cheers
pieter_jan_v May 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM Report Abuse

Paul, I was refering to your new PPP. All is well here. Finally some time to prepare our Euromeet travel. PJ
ranger49 May 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM Report Abuse

Your new PP Photo. Well there's a blast from the past - perhaps it's an eternal truth! B.
Nemorino Apr 29, 2012 at 2:40 PM Report Abuse

Hi Paul, thanks for your visits to my Scheinfeld, Markt Taschendorf, Markt Bibart and Frankfurt pages. When I was a child only the milkman still used a horse, as far as I can recall. But the big boys still yelled “Get a horse!” when a car came by – just tradition, I suppose.
Benson35 Apr 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

Thank yooooooouuuuuuuuuu!!
Hayley :)
yumyum Apr 23, 2012 at 9:59 AM Report Abuse

Hi Paul, Thanks for visiting some of my pages! It's only about 6 weeks now until Euromeet. Won't you come too? Many greetings, Sonja
riorich55 Apr 14, 2012 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

I'm starting to understand the Paris transportation system more and more. I need to review your off the beaten track suggestions this next week. Will be in Paris for 4 days in a couple of weeks.
Aitana Apr 13, 2012 at 7:51 AM Report Abuse

Hi Paul, thanks for your comments and for visiting my pages of Madrid and Granada.