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Full of Grace – Malgada, Spain – [04/29/2016]
No one ever says how scared Mary must have been. Depictions of her are always calm, serene, accepting, even grateful. She is the ultimate symbol: relax child, everything will be fine. But she was just a girl, she must have … Continue reading
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Swinging Through – Cadiz, Spain – [04/17/2016]
I have decided that swing sets and sunshine will repair almost anything. I hadn’t intended to go out today, I was running on not quite enough sleep which always leaves me feeling a little wrung out; so I’d basically resigned … Continue reading
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Thanks for the Memories – At Sea – [04/28/2016]
Oh well, it was swell while it lasted… We did have fun…and hey, no harm done And strictly entre nous, darling how are you? And how are all the little dreams that never did come true? Awfully glad I met … Continue reading
A Kind of Magic – Tenerife, Canary Islands – [04/13/2016]
It took me a while to realize that I’d been to Tenerife before – it feels like a much longer time ago than it actually was. IT was only a year or so back, but so much seems to have … Continue reading
Posted in Hot Hot Hot 2016, Ports of Call, Reflections
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Unexpected Circles – Lisbon, Portugal – [04/10/2016]
Not all bus tours are created equal – particularly not if it’s raining! While the one in Cadiz took my breath away, the same type of tour in Lisbon not so much – at least not at first. And I … Continue reading
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Sunshine and Oranges – Cadiz, Spain – [04/02/2016]
I always forget how beautiful Cadiz is until I come here again. Perhaps it’s the weather; I’ve yet to come when it is anything less than glorious sunshine. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Cadiz in the rain. As I … Continue reading
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Glowing – At Sea – [04/08/2016]
~Would you so soon put out the light that shines within me? ~ A Christmas Carol I am a firm believer that everyone has a light inside of them. Everyone has something they can give to the world; and the … Continue reading
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New Rivers – Suez Canal – [03/27/2016]
After countless hours in airports, airplanes, trains and automobiles, I finally have made it to my final destination. Oh lord, what a difference. Gone are the days of waking up at 7:45 every morning whether I like it or not, … Continue reading
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Onwards again – Victoria – [03/20/2016]
So, here we go again. New duffel bag purchased (the old one is just too damaged to make the trip), and packed, new carry on purchased and soon to be packed. One thing this incredible mis-adventure has taught me to … Continue reading
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There and Back Again: the Marvelous Mayhem of My Middle-Eastern Mis-Adventure – Mexico, Chicago, Dubai, Doha, London, Vancouver, Victoria – [03/12 – 14/2016]
Okay…let’s try and start this at the beginning… Debark day is always strange, but it seems even stranger when you’re leaving mid-contract. But wherever you’re leaving from, it’s always supposed to be simple. Exhausting, but simple.The flights are booked and … Continue reading
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