Caroline looked out of the window of the old farmhouse. She lived so far away from her nearest neighbors that she always felt such an emptiness in her heart and in her life. The loneliness of seeming to be the only person in the world robbed her of the joy of looking at the beauty... Continue Reading →
Douglas and I travel economy, which generally means coach. Being less than five feet tall, and getting shorter by the day, I can fit into most airline seats with no problem. But, one aspect of travel that I relished having was my carry-on bag, filled with bundles of word puzzle books, my Kindle, my IPad,... Continue Reading →
I saw this window with an unexpected statue of what I think is a saint that watches over the ships and boats in Quarteria, Portugal. It was at the end of a long pier at the harbor. We were there to watch fishing boats come and go. I guess when you spend a lot of... Continue Reading →
I came out of the store with both arms full, and because the trip had been uneventful, I was not expecting trouble. I had come to Madrid alone, my first time traveling solo. I just wanted to come to Spain, see the museums and other places, and then go home. I started down the street,... Continue Reading →
In all of my travels abroad, I have never met an alien being. Instead, I found people everywhere who shared the same basic fears and worries: finding love, making a living, raising responsible and good people, and having more good days than bad ones. Travel reinforces the fact that people are more alike than they... Continue Reading →
The movie, Bucket List, with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, resonated with me, reminding me that dreams can be deferred for too long. Sharing a hospital room, two strangers talk, and from their conversations, they realize that there are things that they want to experience before the finality of death. They set out to fulfill... Continue Reading →
Travelers are nosy people, but in a good way! We love to see what is beyond our everyday existence. Being inquisitive motivates us to travel the world, pulling our luggage behind us. We don't just dream of the places we would like to see, we go for it, uncomfortable plane seats and all. The joy... Continue Reading →
Travel with me to places far away, No calendars to follow each day. And let the grass grow long at home, As our legs wander and stroll and roam. So much to see and so little time, Such as art in museums sublime Awaiting for us to see and admire. Come, love, hurry, before we... Continue Reading →
These two garage doors in a small town in Portugal were so whimsical that we could not resist photographing them. I don't think the message is "Beware of the Dog," as these two seem like cuties. Great art, though. Isn't he adorable? This one is a little scary, but cute.
