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Standing under the Aurora Borealis in Iceland
“If I never get to see the Northern Lights”. . . Ignorance is bliss. I wish I could live there sometimes. Social media has brought the world to me but it frustrates & saddens me when I see something or somewhere spectacular and I can’t participate. My friend Chris...
eco-friendly tips on traveling / living clean, healthy & light
My way of living & thinking about the environment in everyday life carries through to my traveling. Healthy, clean & light! Traveling to another country, or state for that matter, I am a visitor. In doing so, I try to be the most respectful...
my dad’s eyes
About fifteen years ago my father was diagnosed with an eye disease called macular degeneration. Macular degeneration causes loss in the center of your field of vision whereas the retina has begun to deteriorate. There are two stages: dry & wet. The first stage...
extraordinary moment on the annapurna circuit, nepal
Just South of Pisang in the Himalayas, Nepal Descending the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, my guide, Manbahdur & I happened upon a beautifully handcrafted home not far from the trail. There were three Nepali outside enjoying the sunshine so I asked permission to...
the enchantments, washington
Ode to mountains finale . . . Recently, I discovered this magical land called the Pacific Northwest or PNW as the locals affectionately call it. Roaming the wildness in this beautiful part of the USA changed my core. It is fitting there is an area called...
A rare lenticular cloud over Mount Shasta, California
Ode to mountains . . . part cinq (5). My daughter & I piled into my friend’s pick-up - bench seat, all nice & cozy - hitching a ride to Oregon. He’s one of those that can drive 14 hours with a thermos full of coffee and only one or two restroom breaks. If you...
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