We have been going non-stop since we arrived in the US on December 1st. We’ve visited multiple friends and family, stayed in their homes, attended a birthday party, joined friends and neighbors for holiday gatherings, celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at our favorite restaurant, and even visited a National Monument while we were in San... Continue Reading →
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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawahaial Nehru Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
Fences
As most of you may know, we are currently in the US for the holidays and are thoroughly enjoying our time with friends and family. At the moment, we are in sunny San Diego and have had a fabulous time with my sister, nieces, nephew-in-law, and our little grand-nephew. It’s been an amazingly special time;... Continue Reading →
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Not all those who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien Sintra, Portugal
International Mountain Day
Today, December 11, is International Mountain Day, a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the dynamic ecosystems and importance of mountains. Global warming impacts mountains by melting glaciers, killing off plants, trees, animals, and damaging the habitats of the people who live there. By increasing awareness and through conservation, hopefully we can preserve these... Continue Reading →
Trees, Trees, and More Trees
The winter holidays are quickly approaching and theTravelsketcher and I are in the USA to celebrate with family and friends. We’ve been here for only six days and we have already seen my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew, Terry’s sister and brother-in-law, multiple friends, and we celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary; whew! We’ll be up... Continue Reading →
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There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it. Charles Dudley Warner Incheon International Airport, South Korea
Florence, Italy
Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence has been a popular tourist destination for many centuries. It is the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci, Florence Nightingale, Lisa del Giocondo, Michelangelo, and many other famous people. It is the capital city of Tuscany and is considered to be the home of the Renaissance, the cultural and... Continue Reading →
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Here I am at the North Cape, at the edge of Finnmark, and I dare say the very edge of the world since there are no other places further north inhabitated by man. This affirmation has now been fulfilled to my satisfaction, and I will return to Denmark and, if God permits, to the land... Continue Reading →