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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
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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Tagged Arab market, bucket list, Christians, Holy City, Jerusalem, Jews, Mt. Zion, Muslims, Via Dolorosa
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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
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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Tagged artist community, college classes, reinvent oneself, retirement
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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
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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Tagged best places to retire, ex-pat, International househunters, Panama, rain forest
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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
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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Tagged Anjar, Balbeek, Beirut, Byblos, Harissa, Jeita grottos, Lebanon
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