Mike McLellan's Postcards

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This blog is about the adventure of traveling and especially the interesting people that you meet. We will share stories about people and places we have encountered from around the United States, Ireland, Scotland, England, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, Canada, Spain, Mexico, The Vatican, The Netherlands, Belgium, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and more. This is not a travelogue -- we leave that to Rick Steves -- this is a collection of fragments in the journey of life.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Reserves in Africa

If you are looking for a safari in Africa and put it off for some reason. And that reason is safety.The reason is not likely valid. When having a good guide and keeping to reserves, you see the best with confidence. This photo is of a road leading up to a lodge in Botswana.

The animals pictured are bronze sculpted by locals.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Amsterdam on two wheels

We took a tour of the canals in a small boat run by Them Dam Boat Guys.

It was much better than riding a tourist boat with canned comments.

We also went where larger boats could not go.

This photo is of a bridge over a canal and shows that almost

everyone in Amsterdam has at least one bike.

The total is estimated at 800,000 bikes; more than one for everyone.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Verona Italy: Colosseum

There are many posts on Facebook right now on Verona.

I have long said that with its walkability and interesting places, it should not be missed. This photo is one of the Colosseum. Which is still in use today for plays and opera. This theatre is in the middle of own.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Inchcolm Abbey in the Firth of Forth, Scotland

Ever surprised by places I knew nothing about. We took a powerboat trip in the Firth of Forth in Scotland near Edinburgh. Leaving from under the old railroad bridge we went passed the sailboats and the many harbor seals. In the middle of the firth is the ancient abbey. The boat can dock and you can take a walk around the tiny island. Beautiful.