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Wine and sand
Well, it was supposed to be a visit to the monastery where they make wine and have a won’t tasting, but niether the tasting room nor the...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read


Gorge of the dead
During the eastward drive to the gorge, the terrain changed yet again. The road went from hugging the mountainside with hairpin turns to...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
Gorgeous
I didn’t get moving too quickly this morning and it was warm enough to have breakfast on the rooftop. Yay! I decided to do another gorge...
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
Mountains everywhere
Tuesday was the what the Lonely Planet guide calls the “Mountain Meander.” This started with retracing my steps from Monday for about...
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
Agios Nikolas
Today I set aside to go to a fair size town, Agios Nikolas named after this stern looking priest. Known for many things—historically a...
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Nov 26, 20243 min read
Slow day
In an effort to get on local time, I made myself stay up til almost nine pm last night, but I was still awake at midnight. After watching...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
I have arrived!
This morning I arrived in Athens and had a theee hour layover during which I bought a cool new pair of sunglasses and had to jump through...
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Nov 23, 20243 min read


At long last love
Since fourth grade when I first learned about the Minoan civilization and the Palace of Knossos, I have wanted to go to Crete. In fifth...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Mississippi “River Museum”
Yesterday a group of us paddled a portion of the Mississippi River that has historical markers showing how the river has been used over...
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Jul 28, 20243 min read


Take the long way home
The day started as most; I woke up early and did a two mile walk. This morning, I reversed the loop up the hill from yesterday. All the...
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Mar 25, 20244 min read


Last day full day
Friday I was greeted with a rainbow just like my first full day. I was finally feeling more comfortable with the scooter and a good thing...
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Mar 24, 20242 min read


Come Sail away with me
It was an early morning for my sailing lesson at 8:30. I was hoping to take out a Sunfish to mimic the Minifish that I have but sadly...
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Mar 23, 20242 min read


Beach time
Staying true to my mission, I chilled and do some reading until about noon when I decided to motor into Charlestown for lunch and a walk...
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Mar 22, 20243 min read


Plantations
My first goal today was to get gas for my scooter so I would not have to worry about running out on the less populated side id the...
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Mar 20, 20243 min read


I’m your native son
The most famous person born on Nevis is someone most of us think of as a patriot who must have been born in America. When the musical...
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Mar 19, 20243 min read


Chillax
While the island doesn't seem to be overtly religious, things are definitely slower on Sundays. After a slow start, I laced up my hiking...
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Mar 18, 20242 min read


Planes, trains, and automobiles and boats!
Travel actually started Friday evening as I drove to Minneapolis to spend the night in order to catch a 5:20 a.m. flight Saturday morning....
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Mar 17, 20243 min read


My last day
Today is my last day and I am so sad. This morning as did yesterday, started with yoga class. The place is. It easy to find with their...
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Dec 23, 20236 min read


Doubting Thomas and other Chennai celebrities
A lot of people asked me why Chennai? It was because I had contacts there, but as I did my research, I found a lot of well known people...
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Dec 23, 20234 min read


It’s for the birds
Today's objective was the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. This was a place my driver knew and for which he didn't need directions or...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read
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