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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, Part 2: A Minoan Cemetery

Join Thor and me as we literally delve into an ancient Minoan cemetery on Crete, while excavations continue to unearth treasures. NOTE: Of course, Thor and I had to make another trip to Greece, as he’s fallen as much in love with the islands as I am. This time, in addition to other island-hopping, I …

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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Return to Crete, part 1: Rethymno

After 37 years, I returned to this singular Greek island — virtually a country to itself in size and culture — and brought Thor along to meet “glorious Kriti.” NOTE: A lot of “Life” lately makes it difficult to spend much time at the keyboard, so I invite you in the upcoming weeks to revisit …

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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand

Health issues continue, but I have a promising new treatment plan. Hopefully I will be back at my keyboard again soon, but meanwhile here is a rerun of one of Thor’s and my favorite travel episodes — feeding and bathing an elderly blind elephant in a sanctuary for retired working elephants in Thailand, the Hillside …

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A Rambling Writer Flashback: Hiking Gorges of Southern Crete

Come time-travel with me as Thor and I drive a rocky passage to the sea, and I flashback to my first Cretan hike down the Gorge of Samaria. NOTE: Painful stenosis flareup continues, so I’m still “grounded” from my keyboard except for very brief sessions. Here’s a rerun of cherished trips to the “glorious island …

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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Snorkeling Phuket, Thailand

Join Thor and me for a virtual Thailand vacation at the beautiful Phuket shoreline and sea. Note: I’m still taking a break from the keyboard due to a flareup of stenosis pain, so here’s rerun another installment in Thor’s and my 2020 Thailand trip. I need a time travel/transport device to be back in that …

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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Visiting a Colorful Thai Temple Complex

Due to continuing health issues that are drastically limiting my keyboard/writing time, I’m offering this diversion from Thor’s and my Thailand trip in early 2020. I’m hoping I’ll be back to rambling with travel and words before long.  Here goes: Join Thor and me as your virtual vacation continues with our last stop on the …

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The Rambling Writer: Summer Solstice, Pacific NW Style

Join Thor and me as we celebrate the longest day — from a drizzly forest hike to a blazing sunset over the Salish Sea. We’ve been experiencing our usual Pacific Northwest “Junuary” of cool, cloudy and drizzly days, punctuated by a couple of real downpours and even a serious bout of hail. We woke up …

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A Rambling Writer Memory of the Greek Islands: The Asklepion Healing Sanctuary of Kos

The ancient healing Sanctuary of Asklepios on the Greek island of Kos is an oasis of beauty and tranquility. NOTE: As you read this, I’ll be recovering from another neurosurgery to finally give me relief from severe cervical stenosis. So a repeat of the healing sanctuary of Kos seems appropriate. This was part of a 2018 …

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