Europe – Page 22 – Journeys 3.1

Hiking Towards Kettlewell

Light and perspectives changed, vistas evolved, as we hiked across moorland towards Kettlewell, our place for tonight.

Dales Way, Day 1

Hiked a green and pleasant land. Dales Way, day 1 of 3.

Base Camp

Three amigos, at base camp (a pub in Ilkley, Yorkshire), ready to hike the Dales Way for three days, starting tomorrow.

Millionaire’s Shortbread

Taunted Dwight at work in Minneapolis with a photo of my elevenses in Newcastle: millionaire’s shortbread. Chocolate, caramel, shortbread.

My Childhood Stomping Ground

Now in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, my childhood stomping ground.

A Fully Baked Truth

Today, in Montmartre, Paris, I stared at the Moulin Rouge, explored the elaborate cemetery, and walked past a boulangerie (bake shop) where a sign quoted a simple truth from Benjamin Franklin.

Finding Peace in a Cemetery

After feeding my inner Nicole Kidman outside the Moulin Rouge, the dead and I escaped from the rush hour crowds above Montmartre Cemetery

Feet On Paris Streets

Proved that Paris is a walkable city (with a bit of help from the Metro).

I started my journey around the Northern Hemisphere this morning: I walked to a number 2 bus which took me to a light rail station where I caught a train to the airport. Here’s the rest of my route: MSP–LAX–OGG (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) OGG–HNL (Honolulu) Just one night. HNL–NRT–PVG (Shanghai) PVG–FUK (Fukuoka, Kyushu, Southern Japan) Jetfoil…… Continue reading Around the World in 53 Days