The quietest of the local beaches, but one I didn't spend much time on except to visit a friend living in San Agustinillo (the only time I spotted a scorpion while in Mexico). On the far right, nearest to Rinconcito is Playa Elephante Cove. I only visited once to attend a small gathering for one of the Hiradaya Yoga Centre girls, but it seemed like a…
If you're staying by Playa Rinconcito, like I was, it's worth taking the walk through the punta cometa paths to play Mermejita. Go up the steps from Playa Rinconcito and round to Mermejita or avoid steps by going via Cam. Mermejita from Rinconcito street: The paths provide some rare shade on the walk, and can be taken to the point (for a small fee requested at…
At the end of Playa Mermejita is an unassuming cave entrance: It doesn't take long for it to get pretty narrow.. and once past that only a small area opens up, with nothing more than a hole to crawl through, if you dare. But why am I talking about his pretty insignificant caving experience? Because, living here is a colony of bats. You may see some…
One of the attractions of Rinconcito is the turtle releases. The primary type of turtle released on Rinconcito Beach in Mazunte, Oaxaca, is the Olive Ridley sea turtle (locally known as tortuga golfina). Although the Oaxaca coast also hosts black (brown) turtles, hawksbill, and leatherback sea turtles. The releases are part of a community-based co-operative aimed at protecting eggs from predators and poachers, with the Mexican Turtle Center (Centro Mexicano…
What better way to spend a winter solstice than waking up the cells with a cold dip! St Anthony's Well is an easily accessible and popular dipping spot. Filled by water from a spring providing three-foot-deep clear water. As a bonus, its waters are said to cure skin diseases. A great last location for the year!
A popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running.. but we were here for the berries: bilberries (wild blueberries/blåbær) and lingonberries were our target, with a few wild raspberries to snack on along the way! When the kids got tired of filling their buckets and faces, they returned home while three of us continued further. A little off track we found a beautiful lake, and filled our…
Our destination for this day was Kongens Utsikt (The King’s View), a renowned viewpoint located in the Krokskogen nature reserve, offering panoramic views 484 meters above the Tyrifjorden and Steinsfjorden lakes. With no kids in tow, the walk was easy. Plenty of fungi to see on the way, and a nice haul for dinner.. but my favourite sighting was a ghost pipe, the only time I've seen…
Situated at an elevation of 189 m above sea level, Årbogen is a popular lake spot for outdoor activities such as swimming and fishing, serving as a recreational area for the local community. We were staying with friends not far, so this was the local walking spot for an evening stroll. Also lovely to see was the forest nursery nearby.. something common in Norway that I wish…
Mølen is Norway's largest beach of pebbles, and part of Vestfoldraet (the terrain left behind after the end of the most recent Ice Age 10.000 years ago). The site is a premier Iron Age and Viking burial site featuring over 230 cairns, including large ship-shaped stone settings, highlighting coastal Viking history. Excavations revealed that one prominent boat grave contained cremated remains dating to 30–240 AD, representing…
After a week in Oslo, the wilds were calling. We hired a hytte with a group of friends as a base from which we did sea kayaking in the cove, and walks along the coast. Gorgeous little hyttes where we shared meals and rest: Sea swimming and kayaking: Chill cove by the hyytes: Coastal Walk:
After spending a day wandering Oslo's riverside walks, we took a ferry to Hovedøya, the island closest to the city centre with beautiful forests, beaches and cultural heritage. We walked around a good portion of the island, swam in the fjord, and picnicked on the beach. Then took another ferry to Lindøya for a more chill relaxation moment before returning to the mainland. To visit, take…
I don't normally include exhibitions here, but this one made the cut. Entheon, by Alex and Allyson Grey, is a sanctuary of visual pleasure. An immersive journey into the realms of humanity and spirituality through visionary art 'Entheon room': A Place to Discover the Creator Within. A 360° immersive experience of psychedelic visions, introducing visitors to Entheon's immense interconnected faces. 'Progress of The Soul' room. Set…