As I travel the world I take many photos that pique my interest. During the year April 2025 to March 2026 our travels included visits to many islands large and small. My theme for 2026 Island Hopping will give precedence to Islands visited in the past year but for those difficult letters like X and Z I will dig into my photo archives for content.
Also known as Bird Island Genovesa is home to many bird species. While I explored from the sea my husband went hiking and came back with some amazing avian images. Sorry I can't determine the species.
As we had previously visited Visby on Gotland we opted for a scenic tour and tourist train ride through the area. Following are some snaps of the buildings, landscapes and things we spotted.
Visby Town Wall
First stop at Hedjeby Medieval Kirka
Fabulous frescoes in the Church
The Pulpit was rather grand
The tourist train was old, rattly and uncomfortable
The Volunteer Conductor took his job seriously
The vintage engine
We didn't stop at the distillery
Agriculture is an important industry
Windmills are a local feature
Another church - I wonder if they are well patronised
Could be a house or school?
Fishing Village
I didn't expect to spot a little library on a country road
Typical House
Not sure this boat is still used
Fishing Stations
Fishing Stations
A long time between visits - I realised I had been here to the Ancient stone graves at Gnisvard in 2006. Shaped like Viking ships they carry the dead to the afterlife,
Back in Visby we saw some local ferries across the bay
Pleased to report that I'm back on track in the Goodreads Reading Challenge.
My Progress
We've no travel planned this month so I hope add a few more to the tally. Here are the covers of the books I read. I'm trying to read a few classics but wasn't too impressed by 1984. Apart from that I'd recommend the rest of the following titles I read in March.
As I travel the world I take many photos that pique my interest. During the year April 2025 to March 2026 our travels included visits to many islands large and small. My theme for 2026 Island Hopping will give precedence to Islands visited in the past year but for those difficult letters like X and Z I will dig into my photo archives for content.
We had quite the adventure after being transferred from ourship to Hanavave by Zodiac. Once on land we were allocated with another couple to a local driver and her car. As there isn't commercial transportation on the island the cuise company uses local to drive passengers around.
For the first leg of our adventure we drove overland Hanuvave to Omoa. As the driver had little English I used my SchoolGirl French to communicate with her, there was lots of laughs and miscommunication! The road was narrow and mostly unsealed but the scenery was spectacular. Unfortunately sitting in the backseat and travelling along bumpy roads was not ideal for photography.
Fatu Hiva from our Balcony
Arriving at Hanavave
On top of the world we made a stop for photos
That's Omoa down on the coast
Our convoy on the road
On arrival in Omoa, a larger town, we were entertained by locals in a field, there were several stalls selling local goods for those who were inclined to part with their tourist dollars. As there were no fridge magnets for sale I refrained from making a purchase.
On arrival,after being leied, we made our way to the grassy area, visited the conveniences and found a seat in the shade for the show.
The Conveniences
Leied and settled in the shade
Dancers
The Band
On our walk to the Zodiacs we spotted the beach and local artefacts.
Not a bad likeness...of me!
The last leg of our journey took us down the coast from Omoa and back to the ship
Loading up for our cruise down the coast.
Although I'm not a fan of Zodiac travel I enjoyed the cruise down the coast with the wind blowing through my hair an seaspray keeping me cool. The sights were pretty good too.
The Best Driver/Guide
Happy Cruiser
The husband was busy taking photos too
Lunch is waiting
While I was satisfied with the morning's explorations my Husband went back into Hanavave to look around the town.
