Early in July I had my first full tour experience - and with my dad :). Even better, it was in Alaska! We went to many different sites and museums including the Anchorage Museum and the Native Heritage Centre also in Anchorage. I even tried dog sledding at the Heritage Centre! When we first arrived in Anchorage we could see Mount McKinley from Downtown, but once the clouds … [Read more...]
The Highs and Lows of the Americas – The Andes to the Mississippi
After spending the first half of 2014 high in the Andes I have recently been lucky enough to experience the extremely low lands along the shores of the southern Mississippi. From La Rinconada at over 5000 meters (17000 FT), I surrendered months of high-altitude acclimatisation in deference to the music and vibe of the American Deep South – even dropping below sea level in the … [Read more...]
