Erected in 1994 in the village of Tahiche on Lanzarote (one of Spain's Canary Islands, off the northwest coast of Africa), the cast-iron wind sculpture pictured in the April issue's mystery photo is one of several created by native-born artist and architect César Manrique. All of the sculptures are located on roundabouts; this particular one is called "Fobos."
As part of a March 2014 South American adventure, which included several days in Santiago, Chile, and a cruise from the city of Valparaíso to Los Angeles, my wife, Judy, and I spent six nights on Easter Island (called Rapa Nui by its residents and Isla de Pascua by Chileans).
Living in Seattle, Washington, can get you under the weather, and this was particularly true for me in March 2014, one of our rainiest months ever. When I couldn’t take it anymore, I booked my husband, Ken, and myself on a trip to Belize!
In Waverly, New South Wales, Australia, Bondi Park will be getting a 10-year, AUD20 million makeover. Though the final plan has not yet been approved, it will include additional and upgraded toilets, more trees and green areas, an upgrade to the children’s play area and new pathways to improve beach access. The historic Bondi Pavilion, a large, Mediterranean-style building built in 1928, will be restored.
On Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, guests at the Indigo Bay Resort can swim in the Indian Ocean with some of the resort’s six South African Boerperd horses, floating on their buoyant bodies.
Usually offered once a week (at high tide) with a horse trainer and subject to weather and tide conditions, the activity is complimentary to resort guests, both novice and advanced riders. Regular trail riding in forest and on dunes is also available.
11-day/10-night cruise, May 23-June 2, 2009. Highlights: Seabirds nesting on Hebrides islands/Neolithic sites/Iona Island/Orkneys/Shetlands/Isle of Lewis. Cruise only, from $3,495; single cabins, from $6,295. Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc. (Port Washington, NY; 800/683-6767, www.elegantcruises.com).
