Category Archives: Travel Journals

Two Lovers

Posted on September 23, 2017 by admin
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Vineyards of St Emillion

Posted on September 23, 2017 by admin
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View of Bordeaux

Posted on September 23, 2017 by admin

From our hotel, the city is always in motion but since cars are not allowed in this section of the World Heritage site designation, we can usually have a quiet time. The architecture is fabulous – everywhere I look! Pick … Continue reading →

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Meeting Friends

Posted on September 23, 2017 by admin

Michael and I meet up with Les Andrews, a friend from the same class at Colorado Rocky Mountain school. Les and Mariko live in Basel Switzerland and flew in to visit and say hi! Great timing!

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2 Days in Bordeaux

Posted on September 22, 2017 by admin
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Bordeaux and the Arcachon – Day 2

Posted on September 21, 2017 by admin
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Bordeaux – Day 0

Posted on September 21, 2017 by admin

We arrive on the overnight flight with a connection they Paris to a beautiful cool day in Bordeaux. A walk to the river, a nap, a dinner at Scipitone Bistro outside our hotel in the car less centre city, and … Continue reading →

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A Tour to Southwest France

Posted on April 18, 2017 by admin

September 20 – 30, 2018 New View Tours is pleased to offer a 10 night/10-day exploration of the Castles and Caves in the Dordogne region in southwest France. The trip is an exploration of the earliest artists and architecture from Bordeaux … Continue reading →

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March 2017 – Spring Message

Posted on March 23, 2017 by admin

Dear Friends & Travelers, What a busy winter! New View Tours designed trips for:  a multi-generational family, a women’s college academic custom tour, an art museum trip to San Francisco, and a tour for friends and neighbors to Ecuador and … Continue reading →

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Travel & Yoga!

Posted on March 3, 2017 by admin

This October, 2017, join us on a gentle exploration of a beautiful Ecuador taking time to reflect, review and renew the spirit with yoga practice designed around the daily activities. We stay at a new retreat center, a “healing hotel” … Continue reading →

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Castles & Caves

Posted on February 28, 2017 by admin

September 20 – 30, 2017 – limited to 8 Castles & Caves in the Dordogne region of Southwest France. This 10 day tour is in three parts: We travel the south western regions of France: starting on the coast and … Continue reading →

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Hiking to Fuya Fuya

Posted on February 1, 2017 by admin

Climbed to the base of Fuya Fuya overlooking Mojanda Lake to 13,300 ft, about 3000 ft up. Weather changed every 5 minutes. With Mike Brinkley who gets the award for the most active member of the group this year!  

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Hacienda Cusin

Posted on February 1, 2017 by admin

Last look back at Hacienda Cusin before travel to Intag Cloud Forest!  

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El Refugio de Intag

Posted on February 1, 2017 by admin

Last day at El Refugio de Intag in the cloud forest – a beautiful morning here! Lots of avian activity.

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Condor Preserve

Posted on February 1, 2017 by admin

Harriett the Harris Hawk at the Condor Preserve above San Pablo del Lago Ecuador.  

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Riding

Posted on January 26, 2017 by admin

Salem Students riding past the entrance to Hacienda Cusin – two of them on horseback for the first time! Perfect weather for a ride.

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Insects of Intag Cloud Forest

Posted on January 24, 2017 by admin

Cool bugs at night on the playground under the light- El Refugio de Intag – http://www.elrefugiocloudforest.com

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Intag Cloud Forest

Posted on January 23, 2017 by admin

Salem students and their professor Kim Varnadoe tasting coffee in the cloud forest of Intag at the Collectivo; and a morning walking along the river to find Lupe milking the cow. Toke gets a few green stickers!

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At the Equator

Posted on January 22, 2017 by admin

Salem College Jan Term group enjoys striding along the equator. They are in full view of snow capped Cayumbe – the enormous volcanic mountain that disappeared back behind the clouds within 2-3 minutes of this pix.

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The Equator

Posted on January 22, 2017 by admin

All photos courtesy of Beth de Garcia

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