because life's too short
because life's too short
This was one walk where I couldn’t whinge! Originally yomped in the Falklands war of 1982 by 45 Commando on their way from Port San Carlos to the Two Sisters, they covered 56 miles in 3 days of walking, carrying 36 kilo loads. After a week of reconnaissance, they fought a major battle on 11/12th June. We decided to follow in their hallowed footsteps.
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There were no hire cars available for West Falklands so we merely dipped a toe in: a couple of nights in Port Howard where the cross island ferry berthed. Scenic walks, war memorabilia and the best cafe in the islands – we loved it!
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It is walking like nowhere on earth, at the very ends of the earth. It is gnarly, unsigned and challenging – but the wilderness and views on the Mitre Peninsula at the very tip of Tierra del Fuego are unique. Be prepared to get very, very muddy….
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A 2 day stop over in Buenos Aires gave us a chance to catch our breath and enjoy the leafy cafe culture of trendy Palermo, amongst others delights – giant otters anyone?!
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We only touched on the Big Apple on a recent visit to New York but went from the sombre – the 911 memorial – to the sublime on the High Line and on Roosevelt Island. Love it or hate it, you will never be bored in New York.
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Australia was deeply involved in WW1 and a cluster of monuments in the Somme at Villiers Bretonneux highlights this: the soldiers are commemorated at the Australian National Memorial whilst the rebuilding of the nearby school was funded by the state of Victoria. The nearby battle of Le Hamel was a textbook success commandeered by an Australian general.
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There are superlatives galore when it comes to Alaska: twice the size of Texas, it has America’s highest mountain, largest glacier and all three types of bear!
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If one were to think of an historic port city and a spa town of renown, Southampton would not be the first place to spring to mind. Heavily bombed in WWll, it isn’t pretty. However, it is now the cruise capital of the U.K. and we found some interesting historic corners to explore before we sailed to other climes.
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Fairbanks is a pleasant supply town with a variety of museums but those of a hedonistic bent will want to head straight to Chena Hot Springs, an undulating 61 miles to the east.
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People may go to Homer but their real destination is usually the Homer Spit, a sandbank strip of restaurants and shopping, a busy marina and some pretty serious halibut fishing. Set amidst magnificent scenery, it is a place to kick back and enjoy the sea.
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