Barbados, Dominica and Martinique We are heading home after 19 very enjoyable days in the Lesser Antilles, our first times in that part of the Caribbean. Most of the Lesser Antilles, including the very mountainous (no possible runway for jumbo jets) “nature island” of Dominica, and the French Overseas Department of Martinique, consist of an arc of volcanic islands (Montserrat in 1995 being the most recent eruption). Limestone Barbados, with its rolling hills, is among the exc

Stromatolites, Dugongs, Quokkas, Kookaburras, and Cockatoos For anyone who hasn’t guessed, add koalas and kangaroos! We are heading home from six weeks off, spent mostly in Western Australia, after 10d in Malaysia, and now six days between Sydney and Newcastle before taking the nonstop home (only 14hrs!). To be honest, we’ve had a mixed experience.

Maddening Medinas, Tasty Tajines, Gorgeous Gorges (and Gastrointestinal Grumblings) - Morocco! Dec 2009. For anyone who doesn:t know or didnt guess, we are in Morocco! I write this at the very large "oasis" pool of the 5flr, 500room Mazagan Beach Resort which opened last wk complete w Africa:s largest casino and a Gary Player designed golf course (tho claims to be environ friendly!) where we are spending our final 2days in fantasy-Morocco as JC recovers from the latest of our