Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Located in the Central Pacific Ocean, just below the Tropic of Cancer, about 2,500 miles (4,023 km) southwest of the west coast of the USA, are the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii consists of 132 islands, 124 reefs, shoals and islets, and stretches over 1,500 miles, with just eight inhabited islands. Volcanic activity over many centuries... Continue Reading →
The more you wander, the more you wonder. Unknown Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
Here’s another post from The Paris Corespondent, Shirley Riley. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I do. Take it away Shirley! While there is no question Paris is an incredibly special place, the quality of being special is not the context to this commentary. My focus is on the interesting, creative, and sometimes confounding use of space... Continue Reading →
I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Bill Bryson Cartagena, Colombia
Do thank you notes really matter in this day of instant messaging, texts and emails? Is a quick text with a thumbs up, 👍🏼 or “TY” rather than a hand written note, a sufficient way to respond to a gift, a dinner party or a job interview? There was a time when a hand written... Continue Reading →
You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place. Miriam Adeney Sydney, Australia
Zihuatanejo was once a sleepy little fishing village located in a sheltered bay on the Pacific Coast about 150 miles (240 km) north of Acapulco. When theTravelsketcher and I first visited in January, 1988, the population of Zihua, as it is affectionately called, was barely 7,000 residents. Turns out we visited just before a population... Continue Reading →
I love travel, it promotes open-mindedness, and I believe that the interactions you have as you go places and meet people all sharpen the mind. Innocent Mwatsikesimbe Peñìscola, Spain
A few months ago, I wrote about a trip we took to Glenwood Springs, CO with dear friends, Tim and Lisa, to put Lisa’s parents to rest. Click here to read that post. Today, Lisa is sharing some memories that make this place so special to her. Guest Blogger, Lisa Baker: Colorado ski season is... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 