I traveled on the wonderful Grand Asia trip wearing an ortho boot. Not a great fashion statement but it did enable me to be mobile and not incur further injury. I became quite conscious of all the devices available to assist one in being able to maneuver through challenging tourist destinations.I have discussed wheelchairs but […]
On my wonderful Grand Asia and Pacific Voyage,I had the opportunity to meet so many interesting people and view different cultures.China was extraordinary. I was able to leave the ship and travel to Beijing and Xian,then rejoin the ship in Shanghai The Forbidden City in Beijing was vast and rather stark.In the 250 acres there […]
“Live what is in your sphere? Many people have said ‘forever’, and sometimes it doesn’t last that long. Enjoy it while it lasts. Be happy with yourself. It’s an awesome consolation knowing that you’re rare.” Peter de Wet These words were penned by Peter de Wet, a South African farmer who immigrated to the United […]
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us” Anonymous On my recent cruise, I traveled through the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal stretches across the Isthmus of Panama for 50 miles.Many of my Highland Springs friends have made this transit and fall into one of two camps. The transit through […]
“You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.” John Adams in a letter addressed to his wife. Shortly after my return from the Panama Canal cruise, my sister and brother in law asked me to join them on a […]
What and where is Aruba? Part of the Dutch Antilles; Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao form the ABC islands. Only 18 miles north of Venezuela, Aruba is in the Southern Caribbean (away from Hurricane Alley) and has an average year-round temperature of 83 degrees. The trade winds blow away frustration and stress leaving only relaxation and […]
“Traveling tends to magnify all human emotions” By Peter Hoeg Interesting portions of the Panama Canal cruise were visits to countries in Central America. Central America links North America and South America and separates the Caribbean from the Pacific. The ship stopped at ports in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica on the Pacific side and […]