A small group of garden lovers and Ciscoe Morris are off to South Africa this weekend. I will be tagging along to make sure that everything goes according to plan. En route, I will be sending in weekly notes form the field. Until then.. Matthew

This fall join veteran host, Joe Euro - founder of the "Wine Seller" in Port Townsend, on a journey that will take you from the sundrenched vineyards of northern Italy to the seaside villages and vineyards of Croatia, Slovenia and the Damation Islands! For those of you who have already travelled with Joe to Italy or France, you know what a wonderful time lies ahead as you taste your way through a variety of cultures and history. You'll sample wines and olive oils at the producers as well as enjoying thefood in the small and friendly villages of the Adriatic.

Side trips will include a visit to the Lippizzaner Stud Farm, quaint countryside markets, roman ruins, a ferry excursion Split, a beach picnic, walking tours through historic and medieval Dubrovnik and the 13th century walled town of Hvar and you can extend your trip with a journey to Mostar, a city known in 1442. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sample your way through the Adriatic with a small group of soon to be friends!
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Greg Atkinson, who is not only a respected author, but an outstanding chef, will host an April trip to Paris in 2008 with Earthbound Expeditions. This one week culinary adventure will include cooking classes at the Cordon Bleu, visits to world class museums and colorful neighborhood markets. For more information visit Earthbound Expeditions at http://www.earthboundexpeditions.com or call us at 206 842 9775.

Ever dreamed of going to South Africa? Join us this October as we explore the beauty of this amazing country with so much to offer! We'll start in the Cosmopolitan city of Cape Town and go up to the top of Table Mountain which offers 360 degree views of the City and the Ocean. Then take a day trip to historic Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, and take a day trip to the southernmost point of the African continent- the Cape of Good Hope. Next, the vineyards just 30 minutes outside of the City, taste the fine wines of South Africa. Then off to Johannesburg where you'll visit the biggest township- Soweto and end your amazing journey with a Safari at Bongani Mountain Lodge. You'll spend 3 nights at this 5 star Lodge and go on game drives and spot the Big 5. Call us for more details and don't miss this opportunity!