Arusha National Park, 6-8 April 2013
Both Moshi Town and Arusha, because of their proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro, are full of safari outfitters and trekking guides....
From Hotel Mediterraneo
We are sitting on the porch that fronts our room at Hotel Mediterraneo in Dar es Salaam, two divans in...
In Tanzania there is always a place to wash your hands – 8 April 2013
In Tanzania there is always a place to wash your hands. The toilet may be a stand-up; the room may...
From Moshi, 2 April 2013
We were four days on the island of Zanzibar, two days at a bungalow hotel on Jambiani Beach and two...
Journey’s end – Vicoforte and Piazza
It is Tuesday, August 21; we have been in safe harbor at Vicoforte for five days, and we are happy...
Brindisi – Lanciano
On Tuesday morning Jim carefully extricated Dora from the hotel’s underground parking garage (complete with some ancient architectural remnant, carefully...
Lanciano – San Marino
We said reluctant goodbyes to Linda, thanking her for hospitality, easy conversation, and clean laundry. We think we’ll probably see...
Our ferry crossing from Vlore (Albania to Brindisi)
Our ferry crossing from Vlore, Albania to Brindisi, Italy was smooth and comfortable, about four and a half hours. Heading...
Freewheeling out of Kavala
(Kavala – Ateron – Vlore)
Freewheeling out of Kavala with no fixed destination, we were on the road early and up into cooler air for...
For a day of rest (Kavala and Philippi)
For a day of rest and relaxation, we packed in a lot of activity—but none of it was driving and...