Category Archives: Trips

Argentina 2014 – Fireland

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Willi

This time, our neigbhour in Nevis and good friend Eric Lamb, a man who has been around the world with his heavy bike now stationed somewhere near Andermatt in Switzerland where he has a wonderfully equipped pied-a-terre, has visited that … Continue reading →

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Thailand and Laos, 4. November to 10 December 2005

Posted on December 24, 2005 by Willi

On November 4th we left for Thailand, after a most spectacular fall in Switzerland. After d day at the Airport hotel in Bangkok, we first went to Chiang Mai, staying a week with visits to the Night Market, Doi Suthep … Continue reading →

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South Africa I

Posted on December 13, 2004 by Willi

Part I Capetown to Durban, Oct. 11 to 25 We had an easy, uneventful and on-time flight from Frankfurt to Capetown, with a short stop-over in Johannesburg, The Avis car was waiting and we were on our way in less … Continue reading →

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South Africa II

Posted on December 11, 2004 by Willi

Durban and environs, 25.-31.10.2004 After two weeks of rather demanding schedules and programmes, we took things quite leisurely during this period. In Durban, on Monday afternoon, we took possession of another white Condor from Avis to take us around the … Continue reading →

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South Africa III

Posted on December 8, 2004 by Willi

Singita Lebombo (Sweni Lodge) situaded inside Kruger National Park, close to the border with Mozambique, 1.-4.12.2004 On Sunday morning we left Southbroom for Durban under beautiful sunshine but with a bit of a nasty wind and hence by British Aerospace … Continue reading →

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South Africa IV

Posted on December 3, 2004 by Willi

Leopard Hills Lodge situated just outside Kruger National Park, 4-8.11.2004 We arrived by charter plane around 2 PM and it took just 5 minutes to the Lodge. On the trip we realized the difference: constant talk on the radio. There … Continue reading →

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South Africa V (a short funny one)

Posted on December 3, 2004 by Willi

You are a South African bush pilot. You fly in some critical medical supplies, enjoy a quick lunch at the hospital. It’s a stifling 100 degrees in the shade and you’re eager to get back up to the cool, high … Continue reading →

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Antarctic Exploration February 2003, Part I

Posted on March 11, 2003 by Willi

16.2.03 0600 to 0910 We enjoyed the charter flight by Aerolineas Argentinas from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia with some 140 other passengers and staff on the Cruise. The new terminal in Ushuaia with a finger dock and other modern facilities … Continue reading →

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Antarctic Exploration February 2003, Part II

Posted on March 11, 2003 by Willi

Continuation of Part I Zodiac in ice at Paradise Bay, water temperature -2C, 20.2.03 Adele Penguins on ice about to jump into the icy waters A zodiac in front of a glacier. At summer’s end, the rocks became visible Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Antarctic Exploration February 2003, Part III

Posted on March 11, 2003 by Willi

Continuation of Part II About 700 king penguins make their home on Volunteer Point, on sandy and grassy land, never with ice, 26.2.03 The fat king penguin in the left foreground has an egg resting on his feet, covered by … Continue reading →

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