Hell-Bourg, one of the “Plus beau village de France”, in fact, the number 1 outside “Metropolitan” France, was established in 1830 and put itself on the map with the discovery of hot springs in the vicinity. The town was named Hell-Bourg in honour of Governor de Hell, who promoted theContinue Reading
There are two very good reasons to fly Air Austral. The air fare is $1,750 return to Paris, and the plane is only half full. Once on the plane, the food is very good and the service is attentive, relaxed and friendly. In addition I have found that, with advancingContinue Reading
Apart from the blog, other technology has changed since 1975. My digital SLR Canon 350D seems dated after only 5 years, but still takes great photos. Unfortunately, the 50 mm lens does not fit it! Apart from the camera, however, I have been spectacularly unsuccessful in mastering technology on theContinue Reading
Thirty five years ago, in March 1976, I left Sydney and headed for South Africa, first stop Mauritius. I kept in touch with my family, and occasionally with my friends, with an aerogram once every two weeks or so. I took slides on my Canon Ftb, with 50 mm, 1.4Continue Reading