Thanks for reading and rating my report. I was astonished how beautiful the islands are and whilst it wasn't on my travel wishlist I am now happy that I went there.
Btw, Hawaii became a US territory in 1900 but it was only after the fall out of the attack on Pearl Harbour, the end of WWII and the strategic position the island had etc, that it became a US state. Well so I'm told.
I would love to post more, but: a) I haven't had much time - too much stress at work and b) we haven't been able to travel as much as we would like to. It would be nice if I could change bothe these things!
We only picked Morocco again, because we wanted some winter sun and could get a good deal for a flight (Easyjet had a sale on) and found nice, but cheap accommodation. And, of course, we liked it 3 years ago.
For my next trip I would like to go somewhere new, but that won't be for a while yet and I can't make any plans until the autumn. We'll have to see.
We had a lovely holiday, very relaxing, but we also manged to pack quite a few things in.
I have so much more information I wanted to write about, but had to cut my report - not enough space! I know I could put it in a blog, but that just gets lost as it isn't searchable.
Saying that, I really enjoyed reading you Philippines blog and also the photos you have posted.
Thanks for your recent comments. Regarding Iceland... The capital is great, but I would not stay there longer than for a day, unless you will do whale watching and side trips to waterfalls, geysers and the meeting point of the American and European tectonic plates. It is fine place, but for hard-core travellers like us, it can get a bit small, if not a little boring. If I were you, I would go into the interior more. I did not, as I went for a weekend only, but my friend rented a car and went on a trip around the island and he took two weeks to do that. He brought some amazing pictures.
I was wondering if you could recommend spots to see, hike and photograph the Great Wall. I do not mind tourists, but it would also be interesting to see some more isolated parts. I really would like to see the stretches of the wall weaving like a dragon on the hills. I remember you took some great pix there... Can you share the secret?
Posted: 2009-03-16 05:55 PM
Thanks for signing my guestbook.
Yes I was very surprised and happy to won the P.O.M!
Tibet is so lovely it really photogenic. The pic was taken from inside the car as well came out realy good!
If want to see all my pics of Tibet feel free to visit my website
www.isabellearoundtheworld.com
If one day you have the chance. Tibet is the place!
(but not in March!)
Take care
Posted: 2009-03-16 10:48 AM
thanks for your nice words in my guestbook - you're much too kind! Yes, take your time for the Philippines pics - but not too long... ;-)))
Cheers - Petra
Posted: 2009-03-14 11:54 PM
as you already know I loved to read your travel log. And now I have even found these beautiful pics in it - very interesting 'appetizers'! :)
I am looking forward to seeing the big version -
cheers - Petra
