Chile: Santiago, Feb. 16 and 17
Sandwiched between the Andes and the coastal range, Santiago is Chile’s capital and financial center. I use the term “sandwiched” … Continue reading Chile: Santiago, Feb. 16 and 17
Chile: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso (Feb. 15)
Two hours from Santiago – one hour more than the amount of sleep I got last night after a long, … Continue reading Chile: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso (Feb. 15)
Rapa Nui Day 4 (Feb. 13): From Starkist to Chicken of the Sea, Followed by a Parade
After yesterday’s day of moai-marveling and night of stargazing, today we relaxed: a morning walk along the Hanga Roa waterfront, … Continue reading Rapa Nui Day 4 (Feb. 13): From Starkist to Chicken of the Sea, Followed by a Parade
Rapa Nui, Day 3 (Feb. 12)
With apologies to the Andrea True Connection, today was “moai, moai, moai! How do you like it, how do you … Continue reading Rapa Nui, Day 3 (Feb. 12)
Rapa Nui: Introduction and Days 1-2
I’m off again. Granted, lots of people would say I’ve always been a bit off, but I’m talking physically here, … Continue reading Rapa Nui: Introduction and Days 1-2
2025 Year-End Travel Wrap-Up
What can I say about travel in 2025? With the current horror show in the U.S., each trip was a … Continue reading 2025 Year-End Travel Wrap-Up
Egypt: Trip Wrap-Up, Travel Tips, and Thanks
What a literally wonder-ful trip this was! Seeing the legendary pyramids, temples, and tombs first-hand is awe-inspiring, of course, but … Continue reading Egypt: Trip Wrap-Up, Travel Tips, and Thanks
Cairo, Nov. 13: Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis
What better way to end a trip to Egypt than heading to where it all began? Saqqara, our first stop … Continue reading Cairo, Nov. 13: Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis
Old Cairo, Nov. 12
This trip has been exhilarating, it’s been evocative, it’s been eye-opening … and it’s been downright exhausting. Our day started … Continue reading Old Cairo, Nov. 12
Luxor, Day 3 (Nov. 11): Museums, Mothers, Mouthwatering Food, and Egyptian Hospitality
Our tour today offered nourishment for both mind and body – and both mind and body were rested and ready, … Continue reading Luxor, Day 3 (Nov. 11): Museums, Mothers, Mouthwatering Food, and Egyptian Hospitality
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