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Author Archives: Profusion of Eccentricities
Roman Ruins and Medieval Walls – Alcúdia, Mallorca a town full of history
Alcúdia, just in land from the north coast of Mallorca, is a history lover’s dream. The atmospheric, winding streets of the old town are a great place to lose yourself, camera in hand, amidst the higgledy-piggledy, colourful architecture; every crossroads opening up … Continue reading
Steps, side streets and sunshine – exploring Pollenca, Mallorca
Pollenca, not to be confused with the nearby seaside resort of Port de Pollenca, has lain in a steep sided valley in the foothills of Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains for centuries, with occupation at least as long ago as the Roman … Continue reading
The Power of Peace and Quiet – Rural Mallorca
For most of us, the number of days available each year to travel are limited. Even if we are lucky enough to have a generous holiday allowance some of this will, inevitably, be needed for life admin, for appointments, for DIY, for family … Continue reading
Understanding Amsterdam – a visit to the Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam. It is hard to distil any city to its essence, more so when it has more than one story to tell, when there is more than one truth. To some, Amsterdam is a twee tourist destination of clogs and tulips … Continue reading
Finland – flashfoward and flashback
Second only to travel itself, I love the anticipation of travel: the building excitement as a long awaited trip draws nearer; the adrenaline of a last minute decision to book; the pleasing intricacies of itinerary research; lying awake at night … Continue reading
Flashback Friday – Exploring Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico
Two hours and hundreds of years away from the all-inclusive beach resorts of the eastern Yucatán lies the ruins of the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá. At the heart of the complex, the pyramid of Kukulcan squats, brooding and massive. It … Continue reading
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Flashback Friday – Cave diving in the Yucatán, Mexico
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsular is full of holes, a veritable Swiss cheese of limestone, eaten away by water, weather, wind and time. Some of the holes are big enough for a person to squeeze through, some don’t even require much squeezing and, … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, Mexico, Photography, Scuba diving, Travel, Yucatan
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