Thanks to the global pandemic it is 927 days (2 years, 6 months, 1 week and 5 days) since we last posted! And ... it is nearly eight months since Bernie retired. His ‘celebrating retirement holiday has been planned, scaled back, and rescheduled multiple times but, finally, we have left Melbourne and indeed Victoria behind us and we are in South Australia.
This morning we packed the and set ou Read on...
Dorothy invited our group to gather at her home. Each of us chose one of three walks: Ranching Country, Woodlands and Mountain Views.
To the south of Lower Springbank Road was the Alberta Ranch Habitat – Open Space Zone. Bright sun illuminated the rolling landscape from the grassy fields to the shining mountains. A classic barn and stood out in the verdant spring growth. Warmth and calm led u Read on...
It was only 12 months ago, that I would have instinctively booked some aeroplane tickets for our usual autumn jaunt. Last year, we were wandering around the boulevards of Lviv and enjoying the Indian summer. I was eagerly awaiting my attendance at the Lviv derby to add to collection of Eastern European footballing obscurities. My spies in Moscow tell me that the weather is once again unseasonably Read on...
Yes, I went in the sweltering heat of July. But it was well worth it, even better than the Capitol Fourth in DC. From 2018:
Not only do I finally get to attend this great event, it is held on both July 3 AND July 4!!!! The poster says: Conductor Keith Lockhart directs the Boston POPS Orchestra at the Hatch Shell, on the Esplanade, performing the identical concert which will be played on July 4th Read on...
Friday October 14– Got up at 5:30 to get a bus at 7am. I hate rushing in the morning so I give myself some time to get everything ready (even though I pretty well already packed the night before). The plan was to get the bus to Canical, or at least, to get off the bus before the tunnel to Canical. When I left at 6:30, it was pitch black out and everything was so quiet. Madeira reminds me of othe Read on...
For the Covid Relief Projects third chocolatada, we started the clothes donations with outfits for new borns and babies up to a year old. This village is so high up in the mountains that the nearest possible place to buy clothes is over three hours away, if you can get a ride. Nobody in owns a car and the road definitely requires 4 wheel drive.
40 weeks is full term! Cusco has carried our Covid b Read on...
Within an hour and half drive from Jakarta, tucked behind the of Trump Development in Lido, lies Bodogol National Park. Its one of the 54 national parks in Indonesia. I was pleased to see a lush green forest covering the area of 20 hectares which are relatively untouched by the weekenders from Jakarta. Despite its proximity to Jakarta, Bodogol was relatively unknown; perhaps, its not easily access Read on...
That was my question on March 12th. Where am I ?? You can guess if you want. Disneyworld...no, Gatorland...no, Cape Canaveral...nope, Hard Rock Casino...no. Think someplace closer to our RV park.
Anyone who guessed the Celebration Hospital is the winner! Yep....I was in the hospital....certainly not my normal abode. WHY, you ask??? I can hear you.
I went to my routine Physical Therapy for my ri Read on...
Playa Arrimadero doesnt have white sand or turquoise water, but is still one of the most beautiful beaches Ive seen.
As of the summer of 2021, Santa Catalina is still in the backpacking ‘sweet spot, as I call it. It has basic infrastructure, meaning a paved lodging, and a few nice restaurants and cafs. On the other hand, the road is bumpy near town, everything is still and the power goes out s Read on...
Very recently I traveled internationally for the first time since 2019. It felt wonderful to be traveling again because when the COVID virus virtually shut down the world, I lost my nearly lust for travel. My friends were duly shocked when I told them in 2021 that I didnt want to travel anymore, and at the time I sincerely meant it! I didnt have COVID then, but I felt that some unknown malaise or Read on...