Category Archives: Wanderlust

Armchair Travels- The Cotswolds- Broadway Tower/Bilbury/Bourton-on-the-Water

There are so many things to do & see in the Cotswolds but with only 6 days to explore this area, we needed to be selective about where we would spend our time. One of the things we have found … Continue reading

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Armchair Travels – The Cotswolds – Arriving in Blockley

What a difference a year makes! About this time last year, I was in England with my travel gals, in celebration of a significant birthday.  We have had the incredible opportunity to do a fair amount of traveling together over … Continue reading

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A Little Snow on the Mountain

Although I have visited the Western area of Canada a few times, I have not had the opportunity to hike in the mountains. On a recent visit with a very dear friend of mine, I had put in a request … Continue reading

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Going on Safari-1st drive out

There can be no doubt that the highlight of our trip to South Africa was our safari experience. That is not to diminish the beauty of the the other areas we explored but to come face to face with with … Continue reading

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Welcome to Shamwari

Originally when K & I talked about travelling to South Africa, our intent was to participate in a volunteer project while we were there.  Unfortunately, due to some time restraints, we were not able to participate in this kind of … Continue reading

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Cape Town – The Best Laid Plans

The V & A Waterfront in Cape Town is a popular area for visitors to explore, filled with a number of shops, places to dine, the ferry dock & a variety of tour company experiences. It was also the place where we met … Continue reading

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South Africa – Cape Town – Getting Settled

Africa has long been on my list of places to visit.  And so it was with much anticipation & excitement that my daughter & I had the pleasure of exploring a tiny piece of this massive continent, the southwestern tip … Continue reading

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Precious Together Time

As parents, we hope our children enjoy spending time with us as adults. Let’s face it, growing up, they really have no choice.  Whether we are good company or bad, our kids are stuck with us. Moving into their adult … Continue reading

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With Fresh Eyes

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Afloat.” The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.  Marcel Proust When we travel to faraway lands, we finds ourselves viewing the landscape … Continue reading

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Ode to Oia, Santorini

Allow me to reintroduce my travel girls.  The Fearsome Foursome.  The best group of gals you could ever have the pleasure of going on an adventure with! I have often received comments about the picture above, & interest in where … Continue reading

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