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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Astronomy and Astrophotography

The Dwarf Mini and it’s adventure in Peru and Bolivia, including one of the darkest places on earth!

Attractions

Stonehenge, Salisbury – Probably one of the world’s most famous sites

Attractions

Frameless, Marble Arch, London – I’ve never been immersed in famous art like this

Alberobello

Alberobello, Italy – A picture post card town full of Trulli homes

Food

Takayama, Japan and Shirakawa-go – A stunning part of this country

Costa Rica

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

I’ve been told this bottle contains natural Viagra!

HealthyfiftyfourandcountingNovember 18, 2016

So we stopped by the side of the road where we stretched our legs and had a drink. The street vendor had a number of unusual bottled products for sale. Our guide Huan says this particular product contains rice whiskey .. helps it have an extra kick! The lizards are also in rice whiskey …..

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HanoififtyfourandcountingNovember 17, 2016

Communism is working .. it just doesn’t feel like it

In Hanoi stands an impressive mausoleum overlooking a huge parade ground. The smart soldiers guard the resting place of the father…
HanoififtyfourandcountingNovember 17, 2016

Hanoi Street Food Tour.. and the meaning of ‘sticky rice!’

Last night we took a walking tour in the old quarter streets of Hanoi. Visiting different authentic street food vendors was…
PeoplefiftyfourandcountingNovember 17, 2016

OMG guess who was on our plane to Hanoi from Hong Kong!

So this was a relatively straight forward flight. Adele actually commented that there appeared to be tight security at the gate…
Cathay PacificfiftyfourandcountingNovember 16, 2016

As we approach Hong Kong.. the chap on my left speaks..

As we approach Hong Kong, from the under carriage camera we see the sun rise above the horizon .. 10-44pm GMT…
Cathay PacificfiftyfourandcountingNovember 15, 2016

Here we go!

Well we are boarded, presented with champagne, socks, headsets and dining options. Captain says flight time 11 hours and 18 mins…
TravelfiftyfourandcountingNovember 12, 2016

On your own or Malerone?

When visiting certain countries around the world you need to be vaccinated against all sorts of prevalent diseases. One common killer…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingNovember 1, 2016

Dong! I’m a millionaire!

I just received this … Enough said!
Coffee shopsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 26, 2016

Starbucks Middlebrook Bolton

8pm and there is a queue for coffee .. it’s needed, if like me you’re about to watch a movie at…
LowryfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2016

Lowry Theatre, Salford – Relatively Speaking

The smaller theatre at the Lowry has a horse shoe shaped three tier gallery surrounding stalls. The intamacy of this theatre…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2016

Marks & Spencer’s Cafe, Manchester – a really great pit stop!

When you’re out shopping and you want a fast lunch, served in a clean, courteous and well structured environment or just…
Middle EasternfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2016

Armenian Taverna – Albert Square back with a modern twist

I remember vividly those Saturday nights with friends in this well established restaurant in Albert Square. Remember those stairs down to…
ItalianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 16, 2016

Porada Whitefield

Whitefield is quickly becoming North Manchesters quality restaurant hot spot. Last night the Porada was buzzing.. The food in this establishment edges…
CarsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 14, 2016

My Volvo XC60 – Dependable, smart, and after 6 years still current!

Having driven my Volvo XC60 for the past six and a half years I feel that I have credible experience to…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 13, 2016

Starbucks .. they’re not all the same!

Such a busy day today, had a quick lunch break whilst in Manchester City centre… Seriously I was in a rush,…

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  • A solar eclipse in Estepona and an unintended profitable ending
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  • La Paz, Bolivia – a fascinating city in turmoil whilst we are there
  • Lake Titicaca and the Uros islands – these indigenious people live on islands made of reeds
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