46 Days in North America(3): Foliage in Canada

Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal September 20 – October 12,2014

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46 Days in North America (2): Northern Lights

Aurora Viewing in Yellowknife, Canada, September 14-20, 2014

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46-days in North America September 6 – October 21, 2014

San Francisco & Vancouver September 6 – 13, 2014

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Epilogue: Round the World in 212 Days

I was fascinated as a teenager by Mr. Fogg’s adventures in Round the World in 80 days (a classic by Jules Verne published in 1873). Today, I can travel round the world by air in less than two days. I am in no hurry and have taken seven months for such a trip. My journey through Australia, South and Central America and to the North Pole has been filled with delight and unforgettable memories.

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Dream Journey to North Pole (3): June 19 – July 2, 2014

Murmansk, Russia & Helsinki, Finland July 1 – 2

Russia's first nuclear-powered icebreaker, 1959-1989

Russia’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker, 1959-1989

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Dream Journey to North Pole (2): June 19 – July 2, 2014

Southbound Journey June 26 – 30

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Dream Journey to North Pole June 19 – July 2, 2014

 

After my trip to the Antarctica Peninsula in 1999, I have been dreaming of a trip to the North Pole 90ᴼN. But my friends are no interested at all. Hence I decide to make this ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ journey to mark my 60th birthday.

After my trip to the Antarctica Peninsula in 1999, I have been dreaming of a trip to the North Pole 90ᴼN. My friends are not interested at all. Hence I decide to make this ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ journey to mark my 60th birthday. (Photo taken on June 25 at North Pole during a walk on ice)

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London: June 10 – 18

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Oxford

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Colombia: June 3 – 9

 Capurganá, Santa Fe de Antioquia & Bogotá

Primary Cathedral (L) & Capilla del Sargrario (R)

Primary Cathedral (L) & Capilla del Sargrario (R)

Capitolio Nacional & Plaza de Bolivar

Capitolio Nacional & Plaza de Bolivar

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Panama: May 26 – June 2

Armila. a Kuna Village - popular spot for turtles

Armila. a Kuna Village – popular spot for turtles

I returned to Panama in order to take a boat to Colombia and visit Bogota before ending my South American trip. I had a nice time spending six nights in Casco Viejo (Old Town) in Panama City and three nights in the San Blas Archipelago.  Read more »

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