Albania, September 2012

Tirana

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.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. Paintings can be seen on the outside walls: They include trees, waterfalls and bridges.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.

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Ecuador, December 2012

Quito, capital of Ecuador

18th December

People walking along a pedestrian street in the historic centre of Quito, close to Independence Square.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 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.

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Colombia, December 2012

San Gil, Santander Department, north-east Colombia

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 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.Tony further down the zip wire approaching the platform.

In the distance, Tony on the platform above the Rio Fonce (Fonce River), preparing for the bungee jump.In the distance,

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Venezuela, November 2012

Canaima National Park

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.

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Guyana, November 2012

Georgetown

Georgetown, capital and largest city of Guyana. A former British colony, independent since 1966. Modern Guyana is a country on the north coast of South America, it is bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south and south-west by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean.

14th November

Outside St George's Cathedral. This Anglican cathedral is one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, at a height of 43.5 metres (143 ft).Outside St George’s Cathedral. This Anglican cathedral is one of the tallest wooden churches in the world,

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