ROUND THE WORLD PHOTO ALBUMS


Photo albums.. Each picture is worth 100(0) words!!

Clicking on the links below will open the appropriate photo album in a new window. Please like your favorite photos or leave comments if want to. 

 Capetown to Luderitz and a Namibian safari 2018 ... almost complete.. 

 Mauritius to Capetown via Reunion, Madagascar and the East coast of South Africa 2017 ... complete

Tonga to Oz 2017 ... complete

Tahiti to Tonga 2017.... complete

Panama to Tahiti 2017.... complete

Antigua to Panama 2017 ... complete

Guadeloupe & Antigua 2017... complete






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