This past week, we were away for a few days, visiting friends and family in the place we called home for over 20 years.
Whenever we round the curve in my feature photo, I breathe a big sigh of relief and have the same sense of āhomeā that I had when we first moved to the area.
Even though I was raised on the southern prairies, Iām sure it was the proximity to the northern tree line that welcomed and comforted me.
This photo was taken from the Statue of Liberty with NYC in the background.
Our āEast Tripā, as we refer to it, was one of many wonderful road trip vacations we were blessed to take Mom and Dad on.
Dadās comments, made with awe and wonderment in his voice, as he saw things he had thought heād never see in his life, make up a big part of my fondest travel memories.
At Madame Tussaudās wax museum in Las Vegas, most of the figures are so life-like, that I actually excused myself when I bumped into one, thinking it was a real person.
I knew that this guy was real in memory only, but I still enjoyed striking a pose with his wax doppelgƤnger.
Hubs and I had fun posing for this photo – pretending that were preparing to hike to the top of the tallest temple at the Altun Ha Mayan ruins in Belize.
So many wonderful travel memories come back when reviewing old photos.
Wherever we travel, Iām always interested in seeing as much as possible of the local handmade goods. This, along with dining on local foods, gives me a sense of connection with the culture of the place weāre visiting.
These mosaic pieces at a market in CuraƧao caught my eye, and the eye of my camera. I didnāt purchase any of these, as my souvenirs are usually my photos – some of which I frame.
Do you scout out local arts and crafts in your travels?
Although there are many beautiful places in Arizona, the red rock formations and the culture, put Sedona among my favourite spots.
On our only visit there, several years ago, the Sedona International Film Festival was taking place.
As we roamed the streets, taking in the culture and surrounding scenery, I watched in hope and earnest, to spot someone famous. Sadly, it wasnāt meant to be.
Dec 07, 2023 – Ceremony at The Alamo in San Antonio, TX for the reading and loan of David Crockettās last letter from Tennessee. Davey Crockett, aka āKing of the wild frontierā, died in the battle of the Alamo.
Radically Retired 