Must I function as the journalist I used to be any time I venture out to spend money by asking a multitude of probing questions just to ensure fair play? Now, I never minded a bit of Q and A when I was actually getting paid to do so, but I draw the line at … Continue reading POUR PERFORMANCE
It was not a pretty sight, I can tell you that. A bit frightful as well, truth be told. But it provided a valuable lesson. And isn’t that the case with so many unfortunate happenings when you choose to be an optimist and take the good with the bad. It happened during my first kayaking … Continue reading A Cautionary Tale
Were it not for the Herculean photographic efforts of Bermudian Scott Stallard remote parts of our world would perhaps remain little known to us. Like the wild terrain of Antarctica or the mysterious, forbidding life in Iran, his most recent and favorite trip. “Iran was memorable for its people, (and) its 5000 year history,” said … Continue reading The World Through Stallard’s Eyes
“Ayubowan.” It was the first word we heard spoken when we walked through the doors of our hotel in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo as we continued our round the world adventure. And it was accompanied by our greeter’s two hands lightly pressed together in a prayer pose followed by a little bow and … Continue reading The Ones That Get Away
“Yes, I do need all of those clothes,” I testily tell my husband as he looks disapprovingly at my pair of suitcases standing ready for 4 weeks abroad. This scene has played itself out repeatedly over the years. And I honestly don’t know why he bothers complaining about my luggage. “Because I have to carry … Continue reading Petite Packing
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” said Robert Louis Stevenson. Well put. I love travel and transportation holidays are my favorites. Perhaps because as a child I remember wonderful driving excursions with my family on Sunday afternoons when … Continue reading Try Transportation Holidays
Burning Daylight 