2023 Iberia Trail of Escapes
2023 Iberia Trail of Escapes I grow old, I grow old. Should I wear my ..uh...I've forgotten the next line. I'm starting to wonder if my recent difficulties while traveling…
Medellin Side Trip to Cuzco Peru
Medellin Side Trip to Cuzco Peru Life had become a bit boring in Medellin during the early part of January, 2023, and I saw an opportunity to take advantage of…
Santa Marta Colombia
Santa Marta Colombia Day 1Would I recommend Santa Marta for your next vacation? Well, I have mixed feelings about doing so. During the day the city is hot, muggy,…
He Wasn”t Heavy. He was My Brother.
He Wasn't Heavy. He was My Brother. I could save you a lot of time and effort reading this missive by simply stating its conclusion: although I have a lot…
Medellin’s Murals
Medellin's Murals This chapter will differ from my other Road Less Taken chapters in that the narrative will be limited, and the content will consist primarily of photos of Medellin's…
My Life as a Dog
My Life as a Dog According to Chinese astrology, I was born in the year of the dog. I believe that astrology of all flavors, whether Chinese, Babylonian, or Norse…
Dream-Like Dolomites
The Dream-Like Dolomites I have a feeling that I'd rather not have you read this chapter. I have delayed posting it for months. Indeed, I could have included this section…
In and Out of Africa
In and Out Africa I've visited Africa twice: Morrocco in 2013 and South Africa/Nambia in 2014, and though I probably didn't understand what was going on below the obvious surface,…
Sad, Sad, Sad Sado ga Shima
Sad, Sad, Sad Sado ga Shima My father fell and broke his hip on September 22, 2017, the day after his birthday. Before his fall, I had scheduled a trip…
Cuba Si, Yankee…Also Sees
Cuba Si, Yankee...Also Sees In December of 2001, I received a telephone call from Barbera Bennett, a friend who had been involved with other Department of Labor personnel in establishing …