Since our shortened anniversary trip, we’ve been mostly home except for errands and the occasional socially distanced and outdoor gathering…
Remembrances of vacations past.
We were supposed to be in Japan today. Virginia had planned the trip for my birthday, including fancy airplane seats…
Anniversary, interrupted.
This year is a milestone anniversary for Virginia and me, and she spent most of the past year planning a…
End of a decade travels (part 4: excursions)
Tuesday Having spent a little time wandering Cape Town, it was time to venture further out. We were up early…
End of a decade travels (part 3: exploring Cape Town)
Friday We managed to get a decent night’s sleep on the train but were nonetheless up early for breakfast. We…
End of a decade travels (part 2: inequalities)
Saturday Even having arrived late the night before, we still managed to get up at a reasonable hour. We had…
End of a decade travels (part 1: family)
Tuesday It’s Christmas Eve! For my family, that’s our day to gather. I picked up my mother and we drove…
Marrakech and Madrid (part 2: return to Spain)
Wednesday We had a completely uneventful flight to Madrid (thankfully cooler than the flight out) and an easy entry into…
Marrakech and Madrid (part 1: first time in Africa)
Saturday We took our well-worn path to O’Hare and through the security line. We made a quick stop in American…
Return to the wilderness
I lived in Arizona for six years as a kid and camping was a significant part of my life. I…
