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Messing Around Orquidea del Sur

Posted on September 17, 2019 by volovecto

We had a few days to explore the area around Orquidea del Sur. One morning we all climbed into the four wheel drive ATV’s and got a tour of the area. There are a few developments in the area with … Continue reading →

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The Old Men (and Woman) and the Sea

Posted on September 15, 2019 by volovecto

We pulled out of the resort at 0515 am, headed to the small port town of San Juan del Sur. There we loaded up Hog Tide, a 32′ Panga, with coolers of food and beverages. I was impressed with the … Continue reading →

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Off The Beaten Path In Nicaragua

Posted on September 14, 2019 by volovecto

If your idea of heaven on earth is similar to mine; swim suit temperatures, deserted beaches, soft warm breezes, cold drinks, and a view, then you would agree that I have found a slice of it here. I am on … Continue reading →

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Notes On Gotland

Posted on August 25, 2019 by volovecto

Windmills: We saw many picturesque old windmills while driving around Gotland, and some newer ones too.  One day we drove out to an area where we saw many large new windmills. Sweden aims to be carbon neutral in 2045.  In … Continue reading →

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Part 4: Gotland Stones

Posted on August 17, 2019 by volovecto

The sea stack known as the “coffee pot” or the “dog” in the nature preserve Gamle Hamn on Fårö. Natural rock formations, stone Viking ship graves, picture stones, city walls made of stone and stone houses.  Gotland has them all. … Continue reading →

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Gotland Part 3: Farms old and new

Posted on August 13, 2019 by volovecto

Just up the main road 142 from our temporary home in Sundre, is Bottarve Museigård, in the Vamlingbo parish.  It is a very lovely 19th century farm. The morning we toured the farm a woman in period dress was getting the … Continue reading →

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Gotland Part 2: Beaches, horseback riding, and wild ponies

Posted on August 12, 2019 by volovecto

Very near to where we are staying, we found a very nice beach.   The water wasn’t warm enough to swim, for me, but it was warmer than the Pacific Ocean on the Oregon Coast.  We did see some people in … Continue reading →

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The Battle Of Visby 1361 (658 years later)

Posted on August 11, 2019 by volovecto

Walking through Gotland’s  Historical Museum (Fornsalen), besides experiencing the very dramatic room of picture stones, you learn about the people’s lives, the history of the Danish invasion of 1361 and see the remains of  medieval armour and some skeletons from … Continue reading →

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Gotland Part 1: Churches, windmills, barns, rocks and sheep

Posted on August 10, 2019 by volovecto

At first I thought that I had made a mistake by renting a house in Sundre, the southern most part of Gotland, far from anywhere.   Then I realized it was perfect. We are on the southern tip of Gotland, about … Continue reading →

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Visby, Gotland

Posted on August 8, 2019 by volovecto

From Stockholm, we took the short bus ride to Nynäshamn and the ferry to Visby, Gotland.  It is about a three hour ferry ride. Visby is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most picturesque little towns I’ve … Continue reading →

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