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Into the Wild of Alaska: Adventure Stories and Perspective
Yesterday’s visit with a friend who stopped by, this friend who lives in the mountains of Colorado surrounded by wilderness, prompted memories and conversation about the 15 day trip my husband and I took to Alaska. This was our second trip, and what I had in mind was a couple of weeks on board a ship, resting and recovering, and celebrating my recent graduation from 4 arduous years in seminary. Instead, we boarded a ship in Vancouver that let us off in 3 days for the rest of the journey through Alaska and the Yukon by train, boat, bus, and some of the territory traveled on foot. Who knew? Much…
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A Time to Thrive
The days are getting shorter by the minute. From September 21 until the winter solstice, the days get shorter. Depending on a location’s latitude (how far north of the equator), daylight slips away at the rate of 3 minutes a day. Days seem to go faster, don’t they? Turning the calendar page in October brings both a sigh and a lament.
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Sharing the wonders of Spring
Birds and Bees Without explaining how I came to create these cards, I give my permission to print or reuse. First I designed, then had prints made and glued these 4×6″ prints to colored card stock. Voila! After signing the back, I shared with people I care about. Sharing with you, I-Friends (Internet friends), the wonders of Spring. Well, there you go!
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My Taste of Italy Adventure
“We came to Rome because we’d always regret it if we didn’t, because every timidity eventually turns into regret.” Anthony Doerr, Four Seasons in Rome All roads lead to Rome Travel is about experience and personal experience is hard to share. Experiences, I have found, are not transferable. Still, the traveler seeks to share his or hers anyway. My adventure started and ended in Rome, only it’s not fair to say I actually saw Rome the first time through simply because I had to go through Rome in order to arrive at my initial destination. But I wound up back in Rome before flying home.
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Returning from Italy made easier
“When I was at home, I was in a better place. But travelers must be content.” Shakespeare, As You Like It Before I left home, I was already thinking about my return trip. For that, I planned to check the 21″ Travelpro carry-on (base luggage). Previously, I made a big deal about the luggage I took to Italy. Originally I thought only of a smaller carry-on item I could attach to my to my wheeled suitcase, preferably placed over the telescoping handle as opposed to a backpack or say, a Vera Bradley tote. VB sells a tote with the…
