As our plane broke through the clouds I got my first view of Lima. WOW it just went on forever. It is one of the largest cities in Latin America with a population topping 8 million. The city has thirty districts each with their own major. Our headquarters for this visit was in the Miraflores district. Miraflores has become a major hub for tourists to the Lima area, and is full of cafes, pubs, … [Read more...]
Personal Musings
Rants, raves and thoughts about topics such as politics and religion.
Ottawa: A Visit to the Canadian War Museum
The new Canadian War Museum building opened on May 8th. 2005. This date also marked the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 125th anniversary of the museum. I had visited the museum at it's old location in an archives building on Sussex Drive. The building felt confined and dark. It didn't do justice to the collections displayed! The new building located on the south shore of the … [Read more...]
Starwood Hotels: Ros Loves the W
I simply LOVE the W Hotels - which is a hotel under the Starwood brand. They have some of the most comfortable rooms (and especially the beds) I've had the pleasure to enjoy! I like to poke around in the room goody baskets and drool over the catalog, which includes their sumptuous bedding. I've just started to collect points when I stay at the W and other Starwood hotels and now you can too with … [Read more...]
Chicago: John Hancock Center
The John Hancock Center in Chicago is one of the great buildings of the world and a great place to see Chicago and view the surrounding area. On a clear day you can see 80 miles and parts of 4 states. Now here's the tip - A trip the observation deck on the 94th floor will cost you $10 bucks plus tax. However, you can save money by taking the elevator to the bar on the 96th floor for free. From … [Read more...]
Swimming with Sea Lions in the Galapagos Islands
I always wanted to visit the place that inspired Charles Darwin to conclude that spices evolved -- so Ros and I went to the Galapagos. Our home for the five day cruise was the M/V Explorer, which can accommodate up to 100 passengers. Lucky for us, there were only 25 passengers on board during our stay, so with a full crew complement, we were positively pampered! Our cabin was small but … [Read more...]
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