Off to Agafay desert
The dark room in the Riad means we wake up late and rush out for breakfast. Plans for a museum visit reduce to shopping in the souk. At 2pm we meet with Bernard, Matilde, Katrin & Koko at Shell for…
Express arrives in Marrakech
A ghastly start at 4am when Herr Kalcher picks us up. The wondrous Ryanair takes us via Madrid to Marrakech, arriving 3pm. We hang around until the Baku Beast appears an hour later. Then off to Riad Jnan El Cadi,…
A short time in Vienna
In the short time we have before heading to Marrakech, we rush round buying cards and paper for John’s birthday, socks and other delights. Mainly in Mariahilfer Str, but also quick shots from the U6.
Return to the past
We fly via Madrid to Vienna on 4th March and find it freezing. Trees are without leaves, people on the streets dressed ro the gills. We are so early here to celebrate John’s 70th. No other reason. Next year we…
More Carrillo
Time dilates yet we go slower than ever. Picnics, sundowners, pipas, walks on the wild side, lazy reading.
Beachcombers again
With all the ladies filling all available spaces in the long-suffering Pathfinder (partially ruined by me on exit), we arrive after 4 hours at Carrillo. 4 nights at Colibri. What will happen?
Loose ladies
Yes, Trude and Christina fly in on Thursday and are full of energy to discover Costa Rica. They let themselves loose! The photos below span a period, including routine health checks and Mungo’s modelling for Morocco.
Coffee fields
As Poas is hidden by clouds we take Antonia to La Paz and wander amongst the coffee. All looking dry, but the flowers are preparing their moment. Afterwards Wokapi waits to offer a good latte.
Chess and BBQ
The Park Cafe Symposium (with Franz, Erick, Richard) meets up for an afternoon of chess at the Country Club. My score 2 losses, 1 win (Franz). In the evening bbq with Eliette, Luis, Carolina and Antonia.
Playa Mantas
First time since we returned in late October from Austria. Not too many people, waveless ocean, many macaws, and perfect weather. On the way we stop at croc bridge so Antonia could see them. Some even obliged by moving. And…
Allegro troppo
As we have citas with BCR in Multiplaza at 2pm to renew driving licences, we take the opportunity to have a quick peek for stuff to wear in Morocco. Big mistake – hours later we stagger out laden with bags…
Alto de Araya
Orosà and its llamarones call, so off we drive early in the morning. It is a wonderful sunny day, so exhilarating. First stop is a walk up a random hill, from La Alegria to the church of Alto de Araya.…
La Paz briefly
A short walk only as it was already midday and the sun was biting. Blossoms and cicadas were out, and coffee leaves were hanging.
Dolce Vita
Early walk to Playa El Roble to check out tide pools, then coffee at Soda La Plaza. Morning session at Carrillo, lunch at Mungo’s Headland, pool with ice cream, sunset again on Carrillo, arroz con camarones at La Plaza, then…