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Beautiful Ischia
Slightly less than an hour’s journey by hydrofoil from Naples (Beverello to Casamicciola) the volcanic island of Ischia lies in the Tyrrhenian sea and the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. Ischia and her sister island, Procida comprise the Phlegraean Islands, aptly named as they came into being during the massive Phlegraean eruption. Casamicciola Quiet island living, punctuated by brilliant sun and surrounded by deep blue seas and sky. Thermal waters are found throughout the island and you should not miss the opportunity to visit one of the spas, gardens or hotels for the experience. Just before the high-season, in mid-June, Ischia is at a quiet hum- the last…
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Ireland Part 2
Ireland Day Three: It would be really hard to top the trip to Great Blasket. But that experience sits on its own; it was amazing that it all came together so perfectly: the time of year, choice of tour guide, our location and journey distance, weather and the participation of the marine life. Blarney Castle and Gardens We decided on a shorter journey. Blarney Castle and Gardens, Cork city and the English Market are less than a 40 minute car ride from Kinsale. We decided to visit Blarney first, in case the weather turned. If you go during the summer, it is probably best to buy your tickets in advance…
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Cornwall, U.K Part 2
Our live like locals, Cornwall, U.K. journey continues. Being based in Porthgwarra placed us equi-distant from many different things to do and see in south-west Cornwall. Not least among them, the Minack Theatre, Porthcurno. Besides its breath-takingingly beautiful location; carved into the side of the Porthcurno cliffs, Minack, ‘meynek‘ in Cornish means a rocky place, has a unique and amazing history. The theatre is completely open to the sky and performances are rarely cancelled due to weather. Minack Theatre is the fruition of an extraordinary woman’s dream. Rowena Cade designed and built the Minack almost completly by hand, without heavy equipment or power tools. The building began in early 1930…
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Cornwall, U.K. Part 1
For many years I longed to travel to the U.K. Long before the recent (outstanding) remake of Winston Graham’s Poldark catapulted the western most county in England to the world’s attention, I dreamed about standing on Cornish soil. I thought and planned, and re-planned my journey. By the time I got to Cornwall, I was able to navigate from memorized maps and paper maps. Plus, being the navigator means you won’t have to wrestle with shifting the gears with your left hand! Still, having a car is essential if you want to travel around the county to experience areas further afield i.e. most beautiful beaches, the Southwest Coastal path, the…
