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Preparing for 36 Dreaded Hours
I want to apologize for posting only pictures without much narrative recently. It seems like all of a sudden my brain has decided to devote itself solely to getting the … Continue reading
“DiploTwins” Blog
I’ve had ideas on the back burner for my newly-launched DiploTwins Blog for some time now, but a comment my husband made earlier today about how I should start a … Continue reading
Alone With A Lion
I remember him as if in a movie I saw long ago but can’t remember the plot or the ending. It had something to do with me, that is certain. … Continue reading
Sossusvlei Dunes – Namibia
As long as we’re doling out tons of AFAR love, I’ve been wanting to share with you my photos of the Sossusvlei Dessert in Namibia that I’ve posted for their “highlights”. … Continue reading
Waiting to “See”
I don’t consider myself a photographer but I love taking pictures. My best photographs are from my solo-travel through Africa. Of course the stunning African landscape was a generous subject. … Continue reading
Coming Clean
By now you’re probably wondering when this blog was going to finally dove-tail with my present life given all the musings I’ve been writing about the past. I’ve been wondering … Continue reading
Keeping It Real
Surprise!!! No tales of far away adventures today. I’m grounded by the plans I have to enjoy the weekend to the fullest with two who keep it real no matter … Continue reading
Packing Advice and Useful Travel Links
(For a more up-to-date round-up of resources, see my permanent side-bar page “Helpful Travel and Packing Info” which I maintain on a regular basis.) We are four months away from … Continue reading
Happy 10th Anniversary to My One-Way Ticket to Nairobi
I have a big anniversary to celebrate this year. It’s the 10th year anniversary of starting my life completely over again by quitting my investment banking job and buying a … Continue reading
Pencils of Promise
Yesterday I came across Pencils of Promise, an organization building schools in northern Laos. Their mission is to build schools in impoverished areas around the world and are currently working … Continue reading
