22nd-23rd September 2012
Looking towards the harbour in Bar. A pair of palm trees in the foreground.
Outside King Nikola’s Palace. The palace was built in 1885 close to the seashore. The palace was a present from King Nikola to his daughter Princess Zorka and his son-in-law Prince Petar Karadordevic.
Steps leading to a doorway into the palace.
Capital of Albania.
Afternoon and evening of 24th September
Outside the Opera House (also known as the Palace of Culture) in central Tirana, at the side of Skanderbeg Square. A café and shops are situated along the front.
Ethem Bey Mosque, next to Skanderbeg Square. Construction was started in 1789 by Molla Bey and it was finished in 1823 by his son Haxhi Ethem Bey.
18th December
People walking along a pedestrian street in the historic centre of Quito, close to Independence Square.
The corner of the Carondelet Palace seen from Independence Square. The Carondelet Palace (also known as the Palace of the Government) is the seat of the government of Ecuador and home to the president. The present palace was constructed in the late-18th and early-19th centuries in neo-classical style.
A small colonial town in the Andes, known as Colombia’s adventure sport capital.
2nd December
Tony sliding along a zip wire to a bungee jump platform. This 40-foot bungee jump was Tony’s 14th bungee thus far! Taken in the downtown park El Gallineral.
Tony further down the zip wire approaching the platform.
In the distance,
Canaima National Park is located near Santa Elena de Uairén, La Gran Sabana Region, Bolívar State, on the Venezuela-Brazil border, The park’s area is 30,000 square kilometres, (12,000 sq mi). It was established on 12th June 1962 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Organised guided trips to Canaima and Angel Falls are cheapest from Ciudad Bolivar for a three day – two night expedition – all food, transport and accommodation included.
