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W(o/a)nderings: December 2009
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Monday, December 28, 2009. A Few Of My Favorite Things. Flames a'flickering in cozy fireplaces. And driving a car to all sorts of places. Sausages and cheeses and home cooked foods. With spiked hot cocoa adding cheer to the mood. Getting back out in nature and consistently running. These are a few of my favorite things! Letterboxing in wild crannies and nooks. And my night stand chock full of riveting books. The electric blanket pre-heating my bed on cold nights. And seeing old friends in person and skype.
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W(o/a)nderings: Best Town Names
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010. I found this funny little article in a Reader's Digest Magazine and thought y'all might get a kick out of it as well :). I was holed up in Boring, Oregon. Wondering whether I should try someplace different. So I hopped in my car and drive to Why, Arizona. To figure things out. After a few days I found my answer in Whynot, Mississippi. I needed a town with some life to it. I made a beeline for Disco, Tennessee. For a stiff drink. I made a pit stop in The Bottle, Alabama.
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W(o/a)nderings: October 2009
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Sunday, October 18, 2009. Colombia - The Highlights. Once again, I hate to summarize the last few weeks of travel, especially an entire country, but I'm afraid it's either that, or spend tens of thousands of pesos on the internet while I try to document every detail. Bare with me, I will try to stay more current! City, a fairly dirty, congested and poor area with a lack of green and too many vehicles. Incredible heat and humidity! Delicious variety of street foods, especially the cups of fruit. Men in th...
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W(o/a)nderings: Rwanda & Burundi
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Friday, September 3, 2010. I spent a mere week in Rwanda, a country dubbed the 'Switzerland of Africa'. Although Uganda was also a land of dense green, scrunched hill upon hill, thick forests, and tiny villages, Rwanda did indeed surprise me with its sheer natural beauty, unique landscape as well as the level of development. I took a night bus to Kisoro. I was warned against doing so, but found no other option so off we went into the darkness. The passengers complained loudly, but there was a wall betwee...
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W(o/a)nderings: Country #40!
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Friday, August 27, 2010. Today, I write to you from Kampala, Uganda - my 40th country, which means I've finally reached the countdown to 50! The next morning, after about an hour and a half of sleep, I bid a fond farewell to Arthur who opted to spend his last few days relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar and I joined Kigen in a drive 5 hours west to attend his friend's wedding. Another African wedding! Even in cosmopolitan Nairobi! We claimed an area and the group of us danced until about 6am! I cannot wa...
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W(o/a)nderings: April 2010
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Friday, April 30, 2010. Monday, April 19, 2010. What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day this year? Taking a walk with your parents and/or your children? Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store? Target has several deals in honor of Earth Week - check 'em out! Certainly is the season of change and this year it seems more than ever. I have witnessed America's beautiful Pacific Northwest absolutely explode with color! I just loved waking up to these each morning. If we were lucky enough to have a s...
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W(o/a)nderings: June 2010
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Friday, June 25, 2010. The bookcase in our staffroom has a nice little collection, including several Africa and Tanzania specific additions. Although I brought a book with me, I set that aside for when I start traveling on my own and instead picked up 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro' by Ernest Hemingway. What better inspiration to absorb before setting out on my own journey up the legendary mountain? Nice and full for the next 6 hour hike. I felt so content. and lucky! This was the moment! They battled their w...
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W(o/a)nderings: November 2009
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Although it is true, it feels good to be back in Peru, it has not been the smoothest of trips! I left Vilcabamba, dragging my toes after a splendid stay. Three wonderful days were spent hiking and biking the surrounding hills with my new friend Paul and I cannot speak highly enough of the hostal! The self proclaimed "backpackers resort" was exactly that. Although, they hesitate to use the term. I immediately booked myself another night! For more info: Izhcayluma.com). Morning...
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W(o/a)nderings: August 2010
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Friday, August 27, 2010. Today, I write to you from Kampala, Uganda - my 40th country, which means I've finally reached the countdown to 50! The next morning, after about an hour and a half of sleep, I bid a fond farewell to Arthur who opted to spend his last few days relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar and I joined Kigen in a drive 5 hours west to attend his friend's wedding. Another African wedding! Even in cosmopolitan Nairobi! We claimed an area and the group of us danced until about 6am! I cannot wa...
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W(o/a)nderings: October 2010
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Although I've fallen dreadfully behind in my own blog, I managed to submit a piece for my Alma Mater's Alumni blog. Check it out if you get the chance and let me know what you think! I promise a personal update soon! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I am a passionate, curious, active, empathetic and easily amused perpetual traveler. I strive to explore, discover and better myself through learning, teaching and sharing as much and often as possible. View my complete profile.
