Probably one of the most adventurous trips we have ever made was the one in Borneo. There we lost our clothes in the darkness of the jungle, frequently greeted a poisonous green snake on our way to the toilet, got our clothes flooded in sweat on a daily basis and slept next to a swarm … Continue reading Borneo
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Pearls, bullet holes and dissolved emeralds
We leave behind the snowy mountains of Slovenia, their thick forests, kind people and beautiful bears, and drive towards the Croatian coast looking for some sun. We find it on Krk island. Our first stop is in Krk town, which despite not being a major highlight, has some nice corners, a pleasant promenade along the … Continue reading Pearls, bullet holes and dissolved emeralds
Perlas, agujeros de bala y esmeraldas disueltas
Dejamos atrás las montañas nevadas de Eslovenia, sus bosques espesos, gentes amables y osos magníficos, y nos dirigimos a la costa de Croacia buscando algo de sol. Lo encontramos en la isla Krk. Nuestra primera parada es en la Ciudad Krk, que a pesar de no ser excepcional, tiene algunas esquinas bonitas, un paseo agradable … Continue reading Perlas, agujeros de bala y esmeraldas disueltas
Northern Exposure
We dedicate this chapter to the TV series of the 90´s with the same name ( Northern Exposure ) that probably awoke my interest for the northern latitudes. The series was about a young doctor, originally from New York, that was destined to a little town in Alaska and the subsequent cultural shock, adventures and … Continue reading Northern Exposure
Exposición Norteña (Doctor en Alaska)
Dedicamos este capítulo a la serie de televisión del mismo título* que probablemente despertó mi interés por las latitudes del norte *( Northern Exposure en Inglés, que fue traducida en plan castizo al castellano como Doctor en Alaska). La serie narraba las aventuras y desventuras de un joven médico de New York que fue destinado … Continue reading Exposición Norteña (Doctor en Alaska)