Recently the Hobbit and crew came to Wellington, and I was there to see them. In several of my trips to New Zealand I noted the Lord of the Rings influence, but didn’t partake of any of the fad events or tours. I do love the Lord of the Rings books and movies but I could do without the … [Read more...] about The Hobbit and Crew
Past Trips, Old Memories Forgotten
Long before I became a travel writer I went on many trips and took vacations. Some big, some small. If it wasn't for photographs I'd forget way more than I already have of such trips. After all, I wasn't the type to keep notes of a place or write in a journal, but I loved photography. Take this trip … [Read more...] about Past Trips, Old Memories Forgotten
Cape Palliser New Zealand
The southeast tip of New Zealand’s North Island is off the lists of places to go for most visitors. That is unless you are keen on seeing lighthouses and seals while on vacation. On our recent trip to the land of Kiwis we put Cape Palliser towards the top of our “things to do” list. With a busy … [Read more...] about Cape Palliser New Zealand
Colorado Ski Country: Part 2
With El Niño dumping epic amounts of snow on Colorado Ski Country, my old stomping ground, my thoughts turn to ski memories. I got my first job at a ski resort in 1982 if memory serves me right. Monarch Ski Area had run an ad in the Denver newspaper looking for a cook, and I took a bus to check it … [Read more...] about Colorado Ski Country: Part 2
Japan: A Trip in Winter
This was my eighth trip to Japan, but only the second one in winter. The country is full of hot springs resorts and hotels to warm up with making it quite tolerable. One of my favorite memories of this trip was Unagi in Narita City and walking the trail of seven hot springs in Atami. Come with me on … [Read more...] about Japan: A Trip in Winter
Lady’s Manor Steeplechase
Lady's Manor Steeplechase: Jarrettsville, MD One of the new and different events I've attended since moving to Maryland is the My Lady's Manor Steeplechase race-more properly called 'My Lady's Steeplechase Races, at Ladew Topiary Gardens. It's thrilling to get within a few feet of the riders and … [Read more...] about Lady’s Manor Steeplechase
Colorado Ski Country
I'm already dreaming of the upcoming ski trips in Colorado Ski Country planned for this year. Here are some photos from last year's trips. It's hard to beat the four ski areas Aspen has. My favorite is cruising the almost abandoned black runs of Aspen Buttermilk. What a better way to … [Read more...] about Colorado Ski Country
Corning, New York: More Than Glass
I first happened upon Corning, New York on a road trip to Ithaca in 2012. Before leaving home I picked a route on the map that looked the shortest and saw Corning was in my path. Knowing Corning was famous for glass I wanted to stop and see the town since I'd be driving right through it. I spied the … [Read more...] about Corning, New York: More Than Glass
Another Gift of Christmas
Yet Another Gift Of Christmas Milestones in our journey through this life come in many forms. I turned sixty this year and that has given me much opportunity for reflection. Upon reflecting, recently I am aware of how much travel has shaped me in the last twenty years. Being able to visit other … [Read more...] about Another Gift of Christmas
Step back in Time at Williamsburg
I had avoided going to Williamsburg thinking it was an over done tourist trap. My mom had told me how wonderful it was t step back in time at Williamsburg when she visited in the 1980’s. But her glorious stories of walking in the colonial past fell on deaf ears. After all, I lived in Colorado then … [Read more...] about Step back in Time at Williamsburg
