The goal of my trip to Hawaii was to see the botanic gardens of Kauai and I was certainly not disppointed. A bonus was the huge canyon on the east side of the island, Waimea Canyon. I flew there from San Francisco and have included some information on sights in Golden Gate Park.
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Travel journals from Marshall Crawford
I spend a great deal of time away from my home in London. Southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia) are regular destinations and last year I went to Sri Lanka for the first time. I also like Mexico and have traveled through much of that country by bus.
I have a special interest in botanic gardens. I have always liked flowers and trees but a visit to Botanic Gardens in Costa Rica (http://costa-rica-guide.com/parks/wilson.htm) was almost a life changing event for me .. situated high in the mountains near the border with Panama, these gardens in a cloudforest are simply one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Since then botanic gardens are an important element in my travel planning.
I enjoy train travel (not as a train enthusiast, but purely for the view of a country and its people that is special to train travel.).
My backyard - Victoria Park .. and my bike Sissy
My back yard. Just a few minutes walk from my house is one of London's best parks - Victoria Park. It is large (218 acres) and bordered on two sides by canals. it was first opened in 1845 intended as place where East Enders in the crowded slums could benefit from space and fresh air.
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Why Shophouse ?
I became aware of shophouses on my first visit to Thailand in 1979. I found this type of building .. combined working/living space attractive. When the opportunity came along to buy a shop in London, I did (much to the consternation of some friends). I have now converted it to residential use (it is the white building in the photo) .. and enjoy this very urban space.