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Patagonia: Land of Giants

Patagonia – By Irene Butler In 1520 Admiral Ferdinand Megellan landed on the shores of what is now known as Patagonia and immediately encountered the Tehuelche tribe. Ranging between six and six-foot-seven they appeared gigantic to the Admiral and his crew of short-statured Spaniards. Some say naming of Patagonia (an area comprising Southern Argentina and…

All Aboard The India Express

By Irene Butler Our India Photo Galleries Published in BC Travel Writers “Will you take a look at this?” asked my partner, Rick. “Wonder if they know the train schedules?” I shaded my eyes to have a look. “They don’t need a schedule. They have the right of way,” Rick added. “Well, I’ll be. You’re…

Corpus Christi – Sparkling City by the Sea

Corpus Christi – by Irene Butler Published in Travellady online Magazine Scouring a map for a southern vacation niche, my husband Rick pointed to a dot on the Gulf of Mexico saying, “Corpus Christi has a nice ring”. A bit of investigation revealed it had enough sand, surf and delightful amenities to fit our classification…

The Many Faces of Beijing

Beijing – by Irene Butler Published in Travellady online Magazine A fascinating medley of ancient sites and cosmopolitan delights flooded our senses in Beijing, China’s capital of nearly 15 million people. On our first stroll down Wangfujing Dajie, the prestigious pedestrian shopping street, my husband Rick and I were hooked. In an explosion of neon…