Places I've been

Things I've seen and People I've met

Muddy Shoes

We spent a few blissful days in the Kruger National Park late last year.  The highlight of the trip – ok, one of the highlights – was a game walk … Continue reading

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Blue Footed Boobies

I saw this post on Facebook the other day about a a blue footed booby sighting north of Telegraph Cove in British Columbia.  This little guy was seriously lost. Blue footed … Continue reading

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Ticket stubs

I reached into my camera bag the other day to put away a receipt, I realised there was already something in that pocket.  Without having to look, I knew exactly … Continue reading

September 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

“Would you mind taking our picture?”

How many times have you asked a random stranger that question, handing over your valuable  camera to a complete stranger?  I read a post somewhere about we all do that … Continue reading

January 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Delicious Figs from Tuscany

I buy the packages of dried figs at the grocery store.  They’re delicious and sticky, and always remind me of our time in Tuscany. In 2011 we had traveled to … Continue reading

January 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Day 19 – Return to Rome

We arrived back in Rome on Wednesday afternoon, after driving back from our little Tuscan haven.  We were sad to drive away from Tuscany, but ready for a new adventure, … Continue reading

September 8, 2011 · Leave a comment

Day 18 – Saying Arrivederci to Tuscany

After a fun, but tiring excursion to Florence yesterday, we needed another rest day today before heading back to Rome tomorrow. It’s our last day here, and I’ve spent all day … Continue reading

September 6, 2011 · Leave a comment

Day 17 – Florence

We headed to Florence on a Monday.  The big museums are closed today and we didn’t have reservations anyway, so we thought it may be a little less crowded. The … Continue reading

September 5, 2011 · 1 Comment

Day 16 – Pisa and Lucca

Everyone says don’t bother with Pisa, there’s just a leaning tower. I disagree. Bother with Pisa– it’s the coolest tower ever!!! I know we’ve all seen pictures of the gimpy … Continue reading

September 4, 2011 · Leave a comment

Day 15 – Siena

We’ve been here long enough to know that you can just choose a road, any road, and soon enough you’ll find a traffic circle that guides you in the desired … Continue reading

September 3, 2011 · Leave a comment
"Travel. As much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can. Life’s not meant to be lived in one place."
"The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe." ~ Gustave Flaubert