Mastodon has really impressed me with their new release. The intensity and sheer power of this album is like nothing else. Recommended!

Talking about pioneers, this is a pioneer in Norwegian Science Fiction, nothing much existed before this one that was published in 1967. I read the book to shreds in my youth but I have no idea who that author really was and if he has written something else. At least some information can be found on the net now, including a couple of possible sources for a copy.

I have found a scan on the internet of the product sheet for one of the very first software products I ever developed, see ND-895273-01-EN.pdf. You can find more information about the pioneer Norwegian computer manufacturer Norsk Data at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norsk_Data.

Long, dark autumn evenings are perfect for contemplating what to do next summer. As Greeks are running their country into inevitable doom by hurting the tourists that feed them (maybe tourists should go into strike next year?), another trip right now seems completely out of the question. Most likely next year will concentrate on Italy and Turkey. After falling in love with the Sorrento Peninsula this year I can see maybe even a 2-3 week trip covering Positano, Sorrento and possibly Capri in the horizon. In Turkey right now Fethiye and Kaş seem interesting. That might also make at least a daytrip to a Greek island possible, Kastellórizo (if it is not closed for business).

My report can be found at http://islandwalking.com/amalfi.html. I firmly believe this will not be my last visit to neither the Sorrento peninsula as a whole nor the Amalfi coast… 🙂

Pictures from Amalfi are added to the Photo Album.

If you read my report at http://islandwalking.com/zakynthos.html, at least you will know a lot about which walks you might just give a pass…

There is one type of white wine that is available everywhere on the Greek island of Zakynthos, and that is the Verdea. Both dry and semi-dry versions can be found. This is a very refreshing summer drink and has my warmest recommendations. Typically an inexpensive wine. Several producers, the above label is just an example.

Pictures from Zakynthos can now be found in the Photo Album.