Monthly Archives: April 2015

My Daily Trip Walking my Dog

Now that I’m living close to the beach walking the dog takes on a whole new dimension. Due to the rules, it has to be either early in the morning or late afternoon. Sunrise and sunset are truly the best … Continue reading

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Is this City on your Bucket List?

Unfortunately due to restrictions and conflicts people are often afraid to visit, which is a real shame because the history, the culture, the people and the food make this city a real gem, one to be greatly appreciated. Jerusalem: The … Continue reading

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Not Planning another Road Trip Anytime Soon

In fact, am happy to be close to the beach, within walking or biking distance of most places I need to go! My move in my small car stuffed with bags (boxes took up too much room) from Oak Harbor … Continue reading

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Reinventing oneself in Retirement

Moving to Panama was like going off to college. Every year more and more people, a majority of them recent retirees, come to the small village of Boquete  eager for a renewal of their lives.  That first year one is exposed to many … Continue reading

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Not the Usual Trip

But on second thought, it seems as though I’ve repeated it  a few times in the past four years! I’m “moving” again.  It is reminiscent of travel as I don’t take any more than I can get on a plane … Continue reading

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Best Places to Retire….

My parents had a home in Ajijic, Mexico for a while, my sister lived in Mexico for years and my daughter lived and worked in Hong Kong for almost 3 years. These inspirations encouraged me to try living elsewhere too.         … Continue reading

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travel mishaps

I’ve had more than a few misadventures over the years and they usually make good stories after a few years or so. It’s been about 20 years for this one, and I can now share it with a frivolity of … Continue reading

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An Oasis Amid the Mayhem in the Middle East

Lebanon has endured war with its neighbors and within its own boundaries.  It is a country made up of diverse groups like Shia Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Christians, Druze and many refugees from the region. Such conflict is always devastating to the land and economy. While … Continue reading

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