On the eve of my departure to Spain and a VERY long walk along the legendary pilgrimage route of El … More
Category: Travel
Coconuts from Heaven (or Canned)
In a store today, I spied these cans. Many others also. A veritable explosion of coconut- and other tropical-fruit-based drinks … More
Lunch with Dad
In a parallel universe If I’d begged, pleaded or cajoled Lunch with dad Might have taken place in A five-star … More
Charly & the Carrix (Factory)
It’s been a near-relentless search for the near-perfect (or viable) solution to my gear-carrying dilemma on my upcoming trek along … More
The Way to Start a Day
I’m a sucker for sunrise. Anywhere. Down under. Up ‘n over. On this island, or any other. Sunny side up. … More
Island Girl
Nearly one month ago, I traded in my tropical island life for a temporary return to life on my original … More
A Timely Epiphany
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” (Frank Clark) While walking to the … More
Rice Field Reverie
My laptop drama continued yesterday with the following verdict handed down by Ibu Wayan: MATI. Dead. Pitiful groaning ensued. What … More
The Camino Campaign: 30-Day Countdown!
Apologies for my hiatus: The other day, my laptop fell into a state of deep REM from which it hasn’t yet … More
Opening Hours
You know how it is when you want to go to the bank: You can write it into your day’s … More