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About Agingadventurer

I have now visited over 100 Countries and hope to add at least 5 every year.

Hoping your Holidays are Happy

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Agingadventurer

Luckily I was able to visit my “aspired” number of new countries this year: Lesotho, Zambia, Albania, Andorra and Belarus….plus added Galapagos and Rio when technically I had been in both Ecuador and Brazil before. Christmas Day will be celebrated in … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Going Green

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Agingadventurer

The people of Ecuador are working diligently to keep the Galapagos Islands alive and well. Tourism has increased appreciably which is both good and bad. The money they bring in is essential to run the programs needed for conservation and management of  the … Continue reading →

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Gallivanting in the Galapagos

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Agingadventurer

These islands had been on my bucket list for decades.  Time and price had held me back to some extent but with the threat of climate change looming I decided I had better go sooner than later.       I chose to stay … Continue reading →

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Take a Minute and Look Around

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Agingadventurer

The University of California, San Diego is in La Jolla, not far from my home yet I’d never really visited the campus.  One of my sisters graduated from UCSD and one of my daughters did her graduate work there.  Still,  I had … Continue reading →

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Belarus, Off the Beaten Path

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Agingadventurer

Belarus was the last country in Europe (both eastern and western) that I had not visited. Getting there would not be easy: the visa requirements in addition to the “how to get there” appeared overwhelming.  After looking at ground transport … Continue reading →

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Delta Oasis

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Agingadventurer

A weary traveler looks for moments of calm: a place to sit in comfort, somewhere to grab a bite and drink, free wi-fi,  a clean bathroom,  maybe even a shower if you have time. On my way back from Belarus through … Continue reading →

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Paris Redux

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Agingadventurer

At the end of our journey down the Rhone we planned a two-day stopover in Paris  to celebrate an anniversary of sorts. When she graduated high school 20 years ago I treated her to the “city of lights” and her first trip … Continue reading →

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Sites along the Shore

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Agingadventurer

Before disembarking in Viviers, we were told that there was a little church high on the hill that was famous as being the oldest cathedral still in use…so we climbed up the highest hill only to find a statue and not … Continue reading →

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Even the Dream Vacation has its Challenges!

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Agingadventurer

Okay, I think I owe my daughter an apology.  Although she was the one who suggested a river cruise I’m thinking she wishes she didn’t leave the actual planning up to me. The week and the route were okay but spending … Continue reading →

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River-boating Down the Rhone

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Agingadventurer

I’m back and so well rested that I can barely complete my daily chores.  I read a couple of books, caught up with my daughter and managed to gain only a few pounds.     The boat we took flew … Continue reading →

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