with high-rise buildings all round!
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Not surprisingly, on Sundays Ibirapuera is jam-packed with Paulistanos (people born in Sao Paulo) out getting some fresh (for Sao Paulo!) air. Continue reading
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Glenmalure Loop
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The fabulous valley of Glenmalure lies just an hour south of Dublin in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains.
Stunningly beautiful, far less crowded than Glendalough and the option of somewhere really great to have refreshments or a meal after a hike – Glenmalure is a place to go. Continue reading
Tinahely Loop
The Tinahely Loop is perfect for a substantial hike, starting and ending in Tinahely, south County Wicklow. The guide says 25km but my ViewRanger route tracking app says 22km. The ‘No Dogs’ condition should be observed for reasons obvious to responsible people.
The official guide suggests parking up and starting from the old Railway Station at Kilcommon Bridge about three kilometers outside the village. Continue reading
Mountain Sanctuary Park
Rock formations, about 2.3 billion years old!
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It’s a great place for some moderate hiking.
A friend had mentioned the amazing rock formations to me and that’s what I wanted to see. Continue reading
Mbotyi
Mbotyi lagoon and beach
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The beach at Mbotyi, facing onto the warm Indian Ocean would be it’s main attraction for me.
It is beautiful, golden and completely uncrowded. Cool sea breezes keep the intense heat at bay. But make sure to use copious quantities of sunblock for obvious reasons. Read more…