Archive for June, 2011
A peek inside the kitchen of El Celler de Can Roca
One of the highlights of my recent visit to Costa Brava in Spain was an unforgettable lunch at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, recently voted as the world’s second best restaurant. Prior to the lunch, we were taken on a fascinating tour around the kitchen. Here’s a peek.
Read about my lunch at El Celler de Can Roca.
Our appetisers were ready!
This section of the kitchen looked more like a science lab!
A chef prepares an intricate artichoke flower
Sawyer glacier and a sea of ice in Tracy Arms fjord
On my recent cruise with the Wilderness Discoverer through Alaska’s Inside Passage, the ship sailed through the breathtaking Tracy Arms fjord. Sailing through a sea of ice with the massive Sawyer glacier in the background was a sure highlight of the cruise.
A beautiful day in Vancouver
Vancouver is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, thanks to its spectacular location. Taken from the Convention Centre, this photo shows the swanky condominium towers that line the Coal Harbour waterfront, with Stanley Park in the background. In the foreground, you’ll see the Vancouver seaplane terminal.
The enchanting Jameos del Agua on Lanzarote
The Jameos del Agua is a stunning attraction on the island of Lanzarote. Built in a jameo, a lava tube with a partially collapsed roof, the complex houses the Centre of Seimology as well as what is often touted to be the “most beautiful nightclub in the world”. I wouldn’t disagree. I’d love to have that pool in my backyard!
The Martian landscapes of Timanfaya
The Timanfaya National Park on the island of Lanzarote encompasses a cluster of volcanoes and lava flows which are pretty much the way they were after a series of massive eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, visitors can safely admire the stunning colours and the bizarre landscapes, which look pretty much like the photos taken on Mars.
