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Hydra, Greece
I was sitting at a table overlooking the Mediterranean, a glass of white wine in my hand, watching the sun go down. It was one of the most perfect moments of my life and I have never felt so at peace with life and love and the world around me.
Walkabout in Seattle
On Sunday we ventured out into our city by foot to explore the surrounding neighborhoods. We had originally decided to head into the mountains again but as much as I love the nature hikes, I wasn’t in the mood for trees. I wanted solid concrete under my feet. After two years in Seattle, we barely [...]
travel list – top 10 for now
I’m a listmaker. One of my favorite books as a pre-teen was The Book of Lists. I would carry it around with me everywhere and memorize the various lists of celebrity deaths, bizarre film titles, random lists about anything and anywhere. I would make lists of my own but usually of a more mundane nature [...]
Rome, by all means, Rome
Rome had been a dream. It was a place I fantasized about as a young woman watching Roman Holiday over and over. I was Audrey Hepburn having her hair cut and styled from an admiring hairdresser, then buying hand-made sandals from a street vendor while licking un gelato cioccolato. It would be wonderful and worldly [...]
Victoria, BC: Tea and Bugs
If you like finding the unexpected when you travel then you will be thrilled to find the Bug Zoo in downtown Victoria, BC. After your high tea at the historic Empress Hotel, walk around the corner (no, seriously, just around the corner) and enter the tiny Bug Zoo. You can’t miss the signs. The front [...]
Arts destination: Houston, TX
Houston may not be a vacation destination but if you’re an art lover then you should seriously consider adding this city to your destination list. Because of people like the de Menils, the Blaffers, and the Hoggs, Houston has one of most renowned art collections in the world. You will find a representation of every [...]
photo travelling
I’m always amazed at the amount of stunning travel photography that’s out there. I do my own (see link to etsy shop on left column) but nothing compared to some I’ve seen today. I like to capture unexpected little moments or details that come from something much more grand. Yet, I’m always taken in by [...]
Caddo Lake, Texas
This was going to be our quick weekend getaway in mid-winter to see the ghosties of Jefferson, TX. It was unseasonable cold for December and being from the south, we didn’t have enough winter-wear to make this journey comfortable. I wanted to go to the hotel and sip hot tea but our hotel room wouldn’t [...]
in service
Feel like you want to give back to the world you’ve traveled? There is a great trend in vacations where people spend their time volunteering within a community. I haven’t done it but I hope to very soon. It seems like a great way to give something back and also truly get to know a [...]
Wild Delight
This week PBS is airing Ken Burns’ National Parks series. The series looks back at the development of the National Parks service and the people who had the foresight amid the Industrial Revolution to see the need for preserving these awe-inspiring lands. While some men were eager to cut down trees and develop these lands, [...]
I am in vacation mode
Friday: work but dreaming of the coast Saturday: camping near Lake Crescent¹, bien sûr! Sunday: packing in, leave no trace Monday: work, but will be dreaming of the coast once again ¹bonus: current view of Lake Crescent | WEBCAM
Going to Venice? Get lost!
On your visit to Venice, don’t forget to get lost. First, hit the main attractions: Piazza San Marco, Ponte Rialto, Basilica di San Marco, and the Palazzo Ducale di Venezia. Enjoy their history and beauty, stop for un café and biscotti, enjoy the people and the general feel of the city. Then, put the map [...]
