![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-10.jpg "Spencer Gorge")
The actual time difference between Austria and Canada might only be six hours, but as far as nature and the seasons are concerned, it seems more like six weeks to me. Continue reading Time Difference: 6 weeks
Category Archives: Travel Diary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-08.jpg "Parliament Hill")
Tulips from Amsterdam
I explored the Canadian capital for two days, visiting both the Parliament (and its surroundings) as well as two museums (due to the inclimate weather). Continue reading Tulips from Amsterdam
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-05.jpg "Downtown Toronto")
Mixed emotions
I am not sure what to think of Toronto. On the one hand, the tourist sights are not that exciting. On the other hand, however, I really enjoyed the "other" (i.e. "everyday-life") Toronto that I was able to explore thanks to being shown around by some friends living here. Continue reading Mixed emotions
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-02.jpg "American Falls")
Amusement Park Niagara
The difference between the twin towns Niagara Falls in the United States and Canada could not be any bigger: On the US side, there are (apart from some hotels, and, strangely, Indian restaurants) only derelict buildings, whereas the Canadian side has become an amusement park. Continue reading Amusement Park Niagara
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-26.jpg "Landscape near Turrialba")
Stopgap or worthy stop?
Instead of spending three days at Bocas del Toro, I have decided to spend my time taking the longer, but (according to my guide book) more scenic way via Turrialba to San José. I also took the opportunity to break the trip there and visit some nearby Indian ruins. Continue reading Stopgap or worthy stop?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-24.jpg "Bocas del Toro")
Pushing my luck – too much …
I was pushing my luck, and made the long trip to the Bocas del Toro. "Maybe it is only raining in the mountains, and not on the coast?" or so I was hoping – unfortunately in vain. Continue reading Pushing my luck – too much …
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-21.jpg "Landscape near Boquete")
Hurray, some rain!
When I arrived in Boquete yesterday, I did not really encounter the "spring-like climate" that should be found here year-round. Rather, it felt more like summer to me. In the evening and at night, however, it cooled down considerably, and I even needed a thin blanket – how nice! Continue reading Hurray, some rain!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-20.jpg "Parque Nacional Corcovado")
Drenched in Sweat
I do not know if I have ever sweated that much as during my stay on the Osa peninsula, espially during my two-day hiking trek in the Parque Nacional Corcovado. After having hiked half way on the second day, my (fast-drying) hiking shirt was drenched in sweat – and stinking as hell! Continue reading Drenched in Sweat
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-15.jpg "White-Headed Capuchin Monkey")
Monkeys and Tourists
My third volunteer project (after working at Volcán Arenal and in a turtle project) was again quite different. However, I enjoyed myself again, even though it was incredibly hot. Continue reading Monkeys and Tourists
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-08.jpg "Quelonios del Caribe")
Turtles of the Caribbean
My second volunteer project was completely different than my previous one at Volcán Arenal. I have worked at the turtle project "Quelonios del Caribe", which means palm trees instead of rain forest, sandy beaches instead of lava fields, and (of course) turtles instead of a volcano. Continue reading Turtles of the Caribbean