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About whoelmo

cartoonist, reviewer John McDonald- Founding member of the 'Snap Cap Boys', I am also an adventerous bicycle tourist, I visit and review "Bed and Breakfasts". Accompanied by my wife we have toured and visited many locale and enjoyed the pleasant surroundings and hospitality of various "Bed and Breakfast" establishments. The long hours and dusty trails of bicycle travel cultivated many philosophical thoughts and some of these I allow to materialize, which I express in graphic form as "The Blooms"(c). These missives surely add to the entertainment value along with the advice within the "B&B" review. It is my desired wish that you will gain value from this review for your "B&B" experience.

Iberian Holiday-Torremolinas, Spain

Posted on March 18, 2018 by whoelmo

Torremolinas #120 Bus Whoa! that last gust of wind almost landed me on my butt.  The rain in Spain does not land mainly in the plain, it can be foul weather during your vacation.  Cabin fever was setting in, we, … Continue reading →

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Iberian Holiday-Benalmadena Centro,Spain

Posted on March 15, 2018 by whoelmo

The #103 Bus Onboard the #103 bus we climbed the steep, narrow and twisting streets to Benalmadena centro.  The area is well populated and home to private houses, hotels and apartments.  This is not a good bicycle paper route but … Continue reading →

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Iberian Holiday-Barcelona Spain

Posted on March 13, 2018 by whoelmo

Barcelona Up bright and early at 4:00 AM and a short hour and a half plane ride to Barcelona, Spain.  What a beautiful and energetic city exposing itself as we stepped into a main square at one end of  the … Continue reading →

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Iberian holiday-Malaga,Spain

Posted on February 24, 2018 by whoelmo

‘Taking the first bus that comes along’-Benalmedina,Spain Many buses pass by on the main business street, Avenida del Sol, of Benalmedina, Spain.The buses diverge at a roundabout and on their merry way, in different directions.  We had planned a trip … Continue reading →

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St. Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 10, 2018 by whoelmo

Valentine’s Day usually thought of as a day in recognition of amour and lovers; but mankind could use a little love. Chocolates and Rosies, Sweets and Posies. A smile, a tweak; a blush on the cheek. A time to embrace, … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday-Cinque Terre

Posted on January 27, 2018 by whoelmo

Beautiful and warming to the eye, as inviting as a pastel coloured counter pane quilt draped across the hillside the towns of the Cinque Terre fulfill your dreams.  You can walk the trail and visit all five towns or you … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday-Pisa

Posted on January 22, 2018 by whoelmo

We arrived at Pisa by train at a smaller station closer to the famed leaning tower.  It was a good short walk to the central attraction and a constant buzz of camera shutters going off.  People were in a struggle … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 19, 2017 by whoelmo

T’was the night before Christmas… when up on the rooftops there appeared such a chatter.

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Roman holiday-Rome

Posted on December 16, 2017 by whoelmo

Rome, Rome beautiful Rome.  If I had time I’d write a poem.  A poem about the fascinating architecture and beautiful scenes, of fountains, trees and stairs.  Their function and beauty in the human pulse is a marvelous ‘trompe l’oeil’, the … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday-Florence(Firenza)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by whoelmo

Florence (Firenza) Our train trip from Montecatini Terme to Florence for a day excursion did not go without mishap.  Though we planned as best as we could our train ride sent us off in the wrong direction, we quickly corrected.  … Continue reading →

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