Paris Back Booth

There is such a relaxed freedom in traveling alone. I am responsible for only me. Every decision to be made needs to run through whatever filters are currently open in my mind alone. Today I choose to treat myself to a big girl, grown-up, sit-down meal at Le Grand Comptoir at the Houston airport, while … More Paris Back Booth

Rain in Rishikesh

Day 14, part 2 – “It never rains this time of year.” Back in town it begins to rain. We are headed to another orphanage of sorts for lunch. Odd, you would think, but there is an exceptional little cafe that helps support this effort. This is our first stop of the afternoon. Sort of. … More Rain in Rishikesh

High winds

Third and final day in merry old England. Our entire focus today was the changing of the guard. We had just one thing to do. We had to be there no later than 11 am. We were up and out in plenty of time, even with confirming our flights and checking in online. Creatures of … More High winds

Cheers and Namaste

Today begins our three week adventure east. My friend Karin and I are off first to London then on to India – again. Day one London. After arriving 6 am London time and 1 am our internal clock time posed a unique set of circumstances not unfamiliar to those who regularly hop time zones. We … More Cheers and Namaste

Rainy Day Doves

Oviedo, FL: A pair of doves has made our bay tree their part time residence. There’s no nest in it, but apparently it provides enough cover and an adequate view. The skies have been weeping for the past three days, off and on, mostly on. The days gray and humid. When it first started to … More Rainy Day Doves