You’ll often find you’ve made a new friend in Mexico. Maybe leave a few crumbs on your sun lounger. Or a bag of goodies worth climbing into. But these guys love to catch the sun on your towel. Gives them a break from burning their…
I’ve had these shoes for over 3 years and they’ve served me well. Comfort beyond my expectations. We’ve walked the east coast of the US, around Europe, Turkey and climbed mountains in Wales – together ! The crumbling pathways of Cuba and soaked…
The term “third world country” is an ominous term for some people. But even though the world is not all cookie-cutter friendly, there’s a lot to learn by stepping out of your comfort zone.
The Orient Express! The very mention of its name brings images of eastern cities, romantic trysts, exotic costumes, shining spires and minarets—and, of course, that’s why it was given that name. It began its run from Paris to Istanbul in…
” To be honest, I no longer try to calculate how things are going to turn out in this war. No one is going to escape unscathed. One must not be miserly with the little life that we have. Those who are anxious and fearful, they will be struck first….
I’m deep into last-minute research for my “Finding Reiner” adventure. My suitcase is packed with device chargers, plug adaptors, Swiss Army knives, bandaids, spare batteries, and clip-on, flat water flasks for the trail. But, my desk is covered…
I’m deep into last-minute research for my “Finding Reiner” adventure. My suitcase is packed with device chargers, plug adaptors, Swiss Army knives, bandaids, spare batteries,
I am adding another couple of ancient pics from 1980. The first, one of the many typical “Kasbahs” (fortified dwellings) in Morocco. These can still be widely seen today and are…
This week Gumbo looks at Reykjavik in our Capital of Culture spotlight. In 2000, for symbolic reasons, 9 European cities were chosen to be designated a European Capital of Culture. One of those was the city of…
You’ll often find you’ve made a new friend in Mexico. Maybe leave a few crumbs on your sun lounger. Or a bag of goodies worth climbing into. But these guys love to catch the sun on your towel. Gives them a break from burning their…
I’ve had these shoes for over 3 years and they’ve served me well. Comfort beyond my expectations. We’ve walked the east coast of the US, around Europe, Turkey and climbed mountains in Wales – together ! The crumbling pathways of Cuba and soaked…
The term “third world country” is an ominous term for some people. But even though the world is not all cookie-cutter friendly, there’s a lot to learn by stepping out of your comfort zone.
The Orient Express! The very mention of its name brings images of eastern cities, romantic trysts, exotic costumes, shining spires and minarets—and, of course, that’s why it was given that name. It began its run from Paris to Istanbul in…
” To be honest, I no longer try to calculate how things are going to turn out in this war. No one is going to escape unscathed. One must not be miserly with the little life that we have. Those who are anxious and fearful, they will be struck first….
I’m deep into last-minute research for my “Finding Reiner” adventure. My suitcase is packed with device chargers, plug adaptors, Swiss Army knives, bandaids, spare batteries, and clip-on, flat water flasks for the trail. But, my desk is covered…
I’m deep into last-minute research for my “Finding Reiner” adventure. My suitcase is packed with device chargers, plug adaptors, Swiss
I am adding another couple of ancient pics from 1980. The first, one of the many typical “Kasbahs” (fortified dwellings) in Morocco. These can still be widely seen today and are…
This week Gumbo looks at Reykjavik in our Capital of Culture spotlight. In 2000, for symbolic reasons, 9 European cities were chosen to be designated a European Capital of Culture. One of those was the city of…
