EUROPE/JORDAN 2019 STORY Time for a bit of history, both ancient and relatively recent, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and a super birthday celebration. Upon arrival in Madrid, the weather was picture perfect. For you photog addicts, … Continue reading →
EUROPE 2018 STORY History, archaeology, architecture, food, friends, and fun, are not only a lame attempt at alliteration, but when combined in a tri-country excursion, can provide some great excuses for goofing off, while learning a bunch of stuff. To … Continue reading →
TAHITI 2018 STORY Tahiti. The name conjures images of gorgeous palm trees and lush fauna so luminous as to dazzle the senses, gently wafting sensuously in the breeze, as they frame a crystalline azure beach with only a slight hint … Continue reading →
ATLANTA/JACKSONVILLE STORY There is a common thread for us connecting Atlanta, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. History, friendship, and adventure provides the commonality for us. Initially, we were just going to Atlanta for Naomi to attend a dental convention. As usual, … Continue reading →
COOK ISLANDS 1789, the year George Washington was chosen President, and John Adams was chosen Vice-President by the electoral college of the newly formed United States of America, the Bastille Prison in France was stormed by the commoners, thus kicking … Continue reading →
CABO SAN LUCAS South of the border, down Mexico way, is a beautiful getaway spot that appears to be part of Baja California, but really is in Mexico. On the very southern tip of a California map is Cabo San … Continue reading →
SOUTH DAKOTA By contemporary standards, Rapid City airport is small. It is, however, a gateway to a veritable cornucopia of treats for the senses of the more peripatetic masses, as well as the mind. The Black Hills of South Dakota … Continue reading →
JAPAN Japan: the land of the rising sun, sushi, sake, sumo wrestling, and many other natural, and not-so-natural wonders. Thus this will be a rather lengthy screed. We arrived on a dreary rainy day. After the usual customs conga line, … Continue reading →
COPENHAGEN There are a couple of important words that we like to learn wherever our travels take us. We have found that “thank you” is the best way to evoke a smile from the locals, even if we mispronounce it. … Continue reading →
CHINA I’ve often been asked why I enjoy Chinese food for breakfast. I usually reply, “Why not? Millions of Chinese people eat it for breakfast everyday.” This is not why Naomi and I went to China. Why did we go? … Continue reading →
