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Anniversary Travel
Happy anniversary to my husband! Dave and I married October 2, 2001 on the beach on Kauai. And we have taken many fantastic trips since then – on or near our anniversary . Right now we are on another once … Continue reading
The Great Wall
The Great Wall is another major bucket list experience. I remember several years ago talking to a friend about visiting China. I recall that I said something like, “China isn’t on the top of my list, but I would like … Continue reading
Exciting News
I am leaving my job in two weeks, and will be traveling the world for the next 1 and 1/2 years. (Translation: DH took an expat assignment in Shanghai.) I am moving to Shanghai at the end of June, and … Continue reading
52 Places to Go in 2017
This is a list put together and published by the New York Times. I like lists like this because inevitably I learn about places I’ve never heard of before, and it gives me more to dream about for my bucket … Continue reading
Daily Post – Apology
I am not going to apologize for my love of travel. I am not going to allow others to shame me for my passion. I am so tired of hearing….”don’t you ever work?” ….”why do you <want to> travel so … Continue reading
20 Year Love Affair with Paris
My “love affair” with Paris began 20 years ago. It was a spontaneous decision to visit a place I’ve never been, and on my own traveling to Europe for the first time ever. My previous trip to Europe had been … Continue reading
Posted in art, cathedrals, France, shopping, tourist traps
Tagged Arc de Triomphe, eiffel tower, jet lag, Louvre, Monet, Orangerie, Paris, Travel
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German Vegetation
I think Germany is a lovely country. I photographed a variety of flowers and plants when I was there in October 2015. I know Germany has wonderful beers, but who doesn’t love a good German wine? I don’t know what … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Viking River Cruise
Tagged flowers, Germany, Travel, Viking River Cruise, vineyards, wine
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2016 Travel Plans
A new year brings excitement and opportunity. While I don’t do formal resolutions, I do have a goal every year to visit a new country. I visited three new countries in 2015: Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. I might get to two … Continue reading
Posted in Las Vegas, SCUBA
Tagged Australia, bucket list, Canada, Lake Huron, Paris, Tokyo, Travel
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The Backpack
A friend of mine let me borrow her new, customized timbuk2 backpack. With one condition….I needed to take pictures of it during its European adventures. The pack alone….not me. She then used my pictures and experiences to write a review … Continue reading
Should I be afraid to go to Paris?
Or anywhere? …given some of the world events that have recently transpired. I canceled a trip to Tokyo on March 11, 2011 because of a disaster. Should I consider cancelling a February 2015 trip to London and Paris, based on … Continue reading
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