Your Virtual Italy Vacation continues in Venice as Thor and I take the Secret Itinerary tour through the Doge’s Palace and the adjacent prison where Casanova was held. NOTE: Since European travel is still a no-go with the pandemic continuing, I’m … Continue reading
After arriving on Maui just in time for floods, mud everywhere, and power/water iffy after the big storm, Thor and I are busy chasing sunshine and slowly clearing sea, so here’s an earlier island trip to scratch your rambling itch. … Continue reading
Your retro Virtual Italy Vacation continues as Thor and I admire Venice’s magnificent basilica, with its blend of Eastern and Western styles. NOTE: Since travel is still on hold with the pandemic continuing, I’ve started a new blog series offering … Continue reading
Your retro virtual Italy vacation continues as Thor and I take the train from the rugged coast of Cinque Terre to the canals of Venice. NOTE: Since European travel is still a no-go with the pandemic continuing, I’m continuing my blog … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we trek across a lot of lava on Hawaii’s Big Island and learn about the geology of the islands. NOTE: Thor and I decided on a quick trip to Hawaii’s Big Island to stretch out … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as our Hawaii trip continues with an exploration of the Big Island‘s northwest features. NOTE: Thor and I decided on a quick trip to Hawaii’s Big Island to stretch out summer a bit as our gray, rainy … Continue reading
Since the start of the pandemic, we haven’t left the island much. This was not a huge hardship for us; we work at home, where we are comfortably situated and have plenty of room; we love it here. It’s all … Continue reading
In which Thor, Bear dog, and I seize the day as sun breaks through our Pacific Northwest autumn deluges. “Carpe Diem” — “Seize the day” — we have been exhorted at least since the Roman poet Horace and the Greek … Continue reading
Musings as the wheel of the year turns toward winter, and the veil thins between the living and the dead. Tomorrow is Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, Samhain, on the cusp of the season when traditionally the veil between the worlds … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we hike over lava fields on the Big Island to find a paradise cove and snorkel with a young Honu sea turtle. NOTE: Thor and I decided on a quick trip to Hawaii’s Big Island to … Continue reading
