KEY LARGO, Florida Keys -- The Upper Florida Keys are to showcase their "conch" spirit during the second annual Key Largo Conch Republic Days set for Friday, April 23, through Sunday, May 2. Overflowing with frivolity, fun, feasts and feats, the festival is to include an unusual attempt to land the region in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for "extreme underwater ironing." Kicking off the celebration is a planned raising of the flag -- … [Read more...]
Bodega Bay’s 37th Annual Fisherman’s Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 17-18, 2010 BODEGA BAY, CA. - The Bodega Bay community will celebrate its 37th annual Fisherman's Festival on the weekend of April 17-18, at Westside Park. Record crowds are expected to take in live music and entertainment, sample local cuisine, and browse the wares of 80 plus crafter and artisan booths. A special feature will be the dedication of a Fishermen's Memorial to remember fishermen lost at sea. The … [Read more...]
Pacific Park Launches Its First-Ever Inkie’s VIP Pass
Pacific Park Launches Its First-Ever Inkie's VIP Pass For The 2010 Season; Now On Sale For A Limited Time The All-New Inkie's VIP Pass, Named For Pacific Park's Loveable And Fun Octopus Mascot, Also Features A Package Of Specials And Discounts For Family Members And Friends SANTA MONICA, Calif., (March 30, 2010) --- Pacific Park has announced the launch of its first-ever Inkie's VIP Pass; now on sale for a limited time or while quantities … [Read more...]
Spring has Sprung in “Green” Mendocino County!
MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA - (March 26, 2010) - Mendocino County comes alive during the spring season, when vineyards awaken with new leafy canopies, goats and sheep are hard at work grazing and tilling in the pastures, and the bright yellow patches of daffodils and wild purple iris dot the landscape. It's a great time for nature walks, bird and whale watching, kayaking along the Noyo River, and taking in the warm days & cool nights. Spring … [Read more...]
Introduction to Northern Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is anchored by Mt. St. Helena in the north and the city of Napa in the south. In between you find the towns of Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville. These towns are spread out throughout the valley along Highway 29 (which is the main road through Napa Valley on the west side of the valley). The distance from the city of Napa in the south to Calistoga in the north is about 26 miles. The valley is narrow as it … [Read more...]
1,000 Words About Malawi
We spent a couple of amazing days in Lilongwe, Malawi - although it was cut short because we took an emergency flight back to Canada for the funeral of Bernard's grandmother (by the time you are reading this, we are back in Africa). We arrived after a long journey that started in Kampala, Uganda -- and there's nothing better than arriving somewhere new and having a great place to crash (at only $30 a night for a double). What makes a good … [Read more...]
Ubud, Indonesia – March 2010
Ubud Indonesia Bali is a wonderful affordable arts driven town on Bali Island, Indonesia, well inland from the tourist crazy beach areas of Kuta and Legion. It takes about an hour and 20 minutes from Kuta Beach to Ubud. A plethora of home stays and guesthouses abound providing affordable accommodation. There are also some very nice intimate Balinese resorts for higher end lodging. A stay here is generally relaxed and not for the night club … [Read more...]
The Hoven
This entirely self contained metal structure is called the Hoven, installed in a Honda I drive. It is excellent for road trips - throw in meat well wrapped in tin foil and 4 or 5 hours later you have a well cooked meal. This a travelers dream - pop in the food before you leave and don't have to worry about cooking when you reach your destination. The Hoven (The "Engine" Oven) A built on lid makes for easy access to the oven. High … [Read more...]
Urban Farming in Kibera
Originally posted as a two part series on the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet blog. Part I: Vertical Farms: Finding Creative Ways to Grow Food in Kibera Driving through the crowded streets of Kibera, it's nearly impossible to describe how many people live in this area of about 225 hectares, the equivalent of just over half the size of Central Park in Manhattan. Everywhere you look there are people. People walking, people … [Read more...]
BorderJumping Ethiopia! One farmer teaches by example…
We met Kes Malede Abreha, described by our guides/interpreters as a "farmer-priest," on his farm near Aksum, Ethiopia in the Central Zone of Tigray region. A small, wiry, soft-spoken man with a neatly trimmed beard, Kes Malede is one of the leading "farmer-innovators" in his community. Roughly eight years ago, he started digging for water on his very dry farm. His neighbors thought he was crazy, telling him he would never find water on the site. … [Read more...]
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