ARGENTINA | Friday, 4 Jan 2008 | Views [520] | Comments [1]
Ok, I admit it......I absolutely LOVED the steak I had tonight! It didn´t taste like tofu, it didn´t have the texture of tofu, and it didn´t look anything LIKE tofu, but it was delicious. It actually almost reminded me of gelato......melt in your mouth ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [640] | Comments [1]
As I work on my final preparations for my South American/Antarctic journey, I ask myself...."How do you prepare for this unknown....this cold....this desolation....this adventure"? Well, keeping my house at the mild temp of 52 degrees ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [516] | Comments [2]
Hi Friends- I'm getting ready to venture out for another phase of my year. What a great ride it has been so far! My next phase will begin on January 1 and will take me to tango lessons in Buenos Aires, then on to Ushuaia (the southernmost city in ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
MADAGASCAR | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [542]
A trip to Madagascar , the 4th largest island in the world, always begins in the capital of Antanarivo-also known as Tana. Streets are packed and my senses are bombarded as I make my way through a tangle of humans and traffic. Exhaust fumes nestle ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
ITALY | Wednesday, 7 Nov 2007 | Views [493] | Comments [1]
Neither pictures nor words can do justice to Italy. This magic seeps into almost every morsel of food and it gently unfolds around every corner. It hides between cracks of perfect geometric cobbled streets and it whispers to come discover narrow alleyways ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
ITALY | Thursday, 1 Nov 2007 | Views [757] | Comments [4]
My mom has finally joined me in Rome! It is GREAT to have someone to walk with, talk with, laugh with, eat with and watch my bags so I don't have to carry them into the bathroom with me! SHE had 2 gelatos today (I only had one)! Ok....next day....... Read more >
Tags: People
ITALY | Friday, 26 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery
Greece/Madagascar/Italy
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ITALY | Thursday, 25 Oct 2007 | Views [747] | Comments [3]
After several days of exploring and relishing the cliffs of Cinque Terre, I awaken to a determined drizzle and decide NOT to rent a bicycle and do the loops I had planned. Instead, I buy a train ticket to Pompeii...it is time to explore some volcanic ... Read more >
Tags: People
ITALY | Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Views [479] | Comments [1]
Interestingly enough, the pines here turn golden and drop a carpet of fine needles as I hike the Italian Valley across from Mt. Blanc. Rocks and logs on stream crossings have a lacing of ice as I cautiously pick my way across. I see no one else on ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
ITALY | Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Views [446]
Just wanted to let you know that I'm working on a letter about Madagascar! What a wild ride THAT was! I am now in Italy and loving it! I am able to ask and be understood as I ask questions in Spanish. Understanding the answer in Italian, however, ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
MADAGASCAR | Tuesday, 9 Oct 2007 | Views [705] | Comments [4]
im fine and in tamatave madagascar......very remote and not much email access.....love...lynn
Tags: Lost!
FRANCE | Wednesday, 3 Oct 2007 | Views [441] | Comments [1]
How to describe Paris? Indescribable!!! Didnt think I would be so WOWED! Love to you all
Tags: Culture
FRANCE | Monday, 1 Oct 2007 | Views [458]
Heading off to Paris for the day tomorrow before the 12 hour flight to Antanarivo, Madagascar.
Tags: On the Road
GREECE | Monday, 1 Oct 2007 | Views [591] | Comments [2]
Aaaaahhhh yes....a hike through Athens.....city of 4 million in a country of 11 million. Burning eyes and a sore throat are mine as I make my way through narrow cobbled and urine filled alleys filled with restaurants and tourists and the delicious smell ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
GREECE | Saturday, 29 Sep 2007 | Views [910]
As I walk back to my hotel in Litochoro after my nightly giro (the Greek idea of fast food consisting of chicken or pork shaved from a large skewer, along with tomato, onion, tzatziki~a yogurt sauce, and perhaps a couple of french fries held together ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
GREECE | Thursday, 27 Sep 2007 | Views [534]
Hey Friends- Haven't posted any pix yet because the internet cafes won't let me plug in my camera to the computer. Wish I had my sister's gift of language so I could completely explain what I want to do! Suggestions? Sending love and hugs to you!
Tags: Friends
GREECE | Wednesday, 26 Sep 2007 | Views [508]
I'm staying amidst the rocks of Meteora of James Bond's "For Your Eyes Only" fame. Spires and domes and amazing masses of conglomerate that are MANY meters high seem unnatural at the edge of this valley. Monasteries sit on top and are ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
GREECE | Tuesday, 25 Sep 2007 | Views [584]
I'm now on the mainland after a bit of a battle with Poseiden. He seemed angry that mortals would cross his realm. Some were a bit more possessed by his power than I was, but it sure came close!
Tags: Adventures
GREECE | Sunday, 23 Sep 2007 | Views [484]
Ahhh....Delphi....Vortex of Peacefulness....Greek Naval of the World....Home of the Temple of Athena......a beautifully preserved stadium overlooking a magnificent valley.....and offering olives, feta, sheep's yogurt, animal intestines and spleen sausage!
Tags: Food & eating
GREECE | Sunday, 23 Sep 2007 | Views [510] | Comments [4]
Saw the Acropolis bathed in spotlights tonight!
Tags: On the Road
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