Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Our ship docked in Acapulco early in the morning where we had expansive views of the city from our stateroom deck. Early morning swim But the best part of the day was yet to come; releasing endangered baby sea turtles at Camp Tortuguero Playa Larga. The excursion was a great opportunity to help local environmentalists... Continue Reading →
I am thankful that in a troubled world no calamity can prevent the return of spring. Helen Keller
As I mentioned in my previous post, we took a Panama Canal cruise, in late January and early February. Joined by our dear friends and travel buddies, Tim and Lisa, we set sail from Miami on January 21st for a 16 day adventure with multiple stops along the way. Passing through the Panama Canal was... Continue Reading →
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. Anne Bradstreet Spring in Domfront en Poiraie, France
This week is my six year anniversary with WordPress. I thoroughly enjoy blogging and sharing my adventures with others. But even more, I enjoy reading about your travel experiences, tips and musings, which often lead to more adventures for me and theTravelsketcher. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite photos from some of the lovely... Continue Reading →
It doesn’t have to be the Grand Canyon, it could be a city street, it could be the face of another human being - everything is full of wonder. A.C. Grayling Willamette Valley, OR
Seeing the Panama Canal has been on my wish list for many decades, so when we received an email offering us 50% off a Panama Canal cruise, we thought it would be a fun vacation. Joined by our dear friends and travel buddies, Tim and Lisa, we set sail from Miami on January 21st for... Continue Reading →
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king, the palace becomes a circus. Turkish Proverb Dunrobin Castle, Scotland
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