Hartley's Travels
Hartley's trip to Carlton Camp
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Hartley begins his day with a good hearty Carlton breakfast! Have to keep up his strength as there are lots of activities to try. |
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Hartley on the ski challenge - easy for him, he got a lift! |
Hartley also enjoyed the spiders web challenge |
He got quite muddy too - but I think he enjoyed it |
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Hartley joins in with the shelter building- or is he just supervising!! It was a wet day so Hartley also had on his waterproof coat too! |
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We had a shower and Hartley needed one - Look at his face!!
Here he is with the boys in a team photo. |
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Here are some snaps of Cuba as promised
The main island is the largest in the Caribbean, its a beautiful place with lovely golden beaches. Temperatures can be very high, the dry season is between November and April, with May and June being the wettest months.
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Here I am relaxing in the resort of Playa Pesquero. Keeping out of the sun under the umbrella. This is my friend the 'elephant' isn't that clever, a towel folded into an elephant shape!! And sitting on my balcony enjoying the view. Isn't it lovely. |
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At Punta Mayari I met a couple of ostriches, they seemed quite friendly Cuba has lots of wildlife, with unusual species, thousands of different kinds of plants and animals that live nowhere else on Earth, from tiny frogs to particularly fierce crocodiles. |
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Brilliant Caribbean flamingos tower over pale chicks A painted snail, vibrant in yellow and black. They're now protected in many parts of Cuba—a land known for the most beautiful snails in the world. |
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I also went on a jeep safari at Punta Mayari, there were lots of animals to see, crocodiles, water buffalo and camels. |
Water sports are popular here, so I thought I would take a little boat trip. |
At the Parque Natural, Bahia de Naranjo were I went to see the dolphins |
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Basking in the sun with the beautiful Atlantic ocean behind me. Taking a well deserved rest on my lounger after all the hectic sightseeing trips. |
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If you would like to see a short video about Cuba's wildlife, click on the link below which will take you to the National Geographic website.
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0311/sights_n_sounds/media2.html
Rome
Here are some of my snaps from my visit to Rome, there are lots of interesting sights to see. Hope you enjoy sharing my journey.
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Trajans market - This was the Romans' equivalent of the Metro Centre!! but it's now a museum. |
Behind me is the City Hall building |
Here are the ruins of an enormous baths complex built by Caracalla Romans engaged in such strenuous sports as toss-the-beanbag. There was also a large open-air natatio (pool). There were saunas and baths of varying temperatures, as well as a library, a garden, shops and stalls. Underneath it all was a network of tunnels, where slaves trod giant wheels that pumped clean water up to bathers. |
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The sign on the left says "beware of the ferocious dog" - Do you think they mean me!!!!!
On the right I'm 'hitching' a lift up the Appian Way. This is ancient Rome's "Queen of Roads," and its the reason we say all roads lead to Rome. It was the widest and largest road of its time. In its heyday this avenue spanned some 330 miles, running from Rome to the port of Brindisi. |
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I am outside one of the main gates to the city, if you walk around the walls it is about 17 Km's! |
I'm just getting my ticket at Termini Station before boarding the train |
Here I am - Can you see me sitting on the rock? - I'm in the amphitheater at Ostia Antica. |
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Ostia Antica is an ancient port which used to be at the mouth of the River Tiber (the name comes from Ostium: "river mouth") the Mediterranean is now over a mile away! But without water, a harbour is no use anymore, so when the sea retreated, it was no longer used, leaving only its outline, cast in bricks and mortar. |
Behind me is the Trevi Fountain - it is said that if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into it you will return one day. Doesn't the water look inviting? |
France
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Here we are just arriving in the Port of Boulogne, with a lovely view of the harbour. Unfortunately not much sun! |
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Here I am in the garden of my lovely French hideaway, a lovely bungalow in La Breille Les Pins, in the Loire Valley. |
With some friends I made whilst staying here! |
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| Below are a few snaps of places I visited. Saumur Saumur is known the most for its stunning countryside that is home to some of the most impressive caves in the country. They are certainly put to good use for storing wine and growing mushrooms. A staggering 70% of France’s button mushrooms are produced here. |
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There are some beautiful buildings in the town centre, look at the fountains in the town square, best not get too close or I may get wet! I also met a busker whilst out shopping, he was playing a piano accordion, you don't see many people playing this instrument now. He was very good and didn't mind me taking his photo.
Bellac
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Here I am resting by the lake with the town behind me in the distance. If it had been a little warmer I might have been tempted to have a swim, maybe next time! |
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The lakeside town of Bellac, in the Limousin area, is great for water-sports and other outdoor pursuits. The deep forests and serene lakes are enough to lure anyone seeking a relaxing and picturesque place to stay. As its away from the coast in the Heart of France, the climate is pleasant throughout the year.