“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir Nature has always attracted me. Since I was a very young child, my dad… Read more “Moving toward a New Adventure”
Tag: Travel
Tips for New Travelers to Europe . . . and those who have not been there in quite a while
Having just returned from Europe, there are so many things that can catch a new traveler by surprise. From my recent trip to France, the Vatican and… Read more “Tips for New Travelers to Europe . . . and those who have not been there in quite a while”
The Amazing Sortir, XI
We were headed home. We knew it was time. Being on a great adventure is draining, but we felt content, kind of like the feeling after a… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, XI”
The Amazing Sortir, X
Our last full day in Rome was packed with expected adventure, the morning we awoke. After a beautiful breakfast in an open air cafe on a side… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, X”
The Amazing Sortir, VIII
The flight from Toulouse, France to Rome, Italy went off without a hitch. One thing that we noticed instantly was the change in humidity. Heat is one… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, VIII”
The Amazing Sortir, VII
Walking out of our apartment and onto the beautifully cobbled street, we were yet again welcomed to Albi with a spectacular morning. It was a race day… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, VII”
The Amazing Sortir, VI
After a late night finding our apartment, we awoke to an ancient French village bathed in the golden sunlight of a brilliant sunrise. Bars of light broke… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, VI”
The Amazing Sortir . . . III, Press On
After the incident, we took a bit to gather ourselves. We walked. The weather was beautiful, popped with a few clouds, with a cool wind blowing down… Read more “The Amazing Sortir . . . III, Press On”
The Amazing Sortir . . . part two, The City of Light
Calling an Uber, my wife and I were whisked away from our airport hotel to our Airbnb in the city. As usual, we drop our bags and… Read more “The Amazing Sortir . . . part two, The City of Light”
The Amazing Sortir . . . part one
There are times in our lives that are unforgettable, good and bad. Albert Einstein once wrote, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is… Read more “The Amazing Sortir . . . part one”
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