Category Archives: travel

Reminiscing about my Round the World Trip

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Agingadventurer

My divorce was finalized, and I found myself with a new job teaching at a year-round school, where I could schedule my three months off whenever I liked. My ex had always been more of a tourist than a traveler, … Continue reading →

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Finding my Way in Basque Country

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Agingadventurer

I would have been disappointed in my meager efforts of completing just a day on the Camino de Santiago if I had watched the movie “The Way” beforehand.  I have friends and family who have finished the entire route but … Continue reading →

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Slow Down Aging with Travel!

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Agingadventurer

“Travel has more to it than just breaking from routine ― it actually is great for both the mind and body,” said Brittany Ferri, an occupational therapist with the National Council on Aging. Jenny Munro, a gerontologist at Home Instead, … Continue reading →

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La Paz and Lake Titicaca

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Agingadventurer

Before leaving Bolivia I wanted to spend some time in the capitol city, La Paz, another highlight as it sits on the Antiplano plateau in the Andes around 11,500 feet.  While the connotation of sprawling can be negative I can’t … Continue reading →

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High, Higher, Highest!

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Agingadventurer

The trip to Bolivia’s high desert was a long, long drive with multiple stops on the way. The landscape and rock formations were straight out of a sci-fi movie. There were times that we were driving on roads that were … Continue reading →

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Boliva or Bust

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Agingadventurer

I’ve had bad luck getting to Bolivia especially when I planned the trips on my own. The first attempt was foiled by Latam who decided to cancel flights at the last minute. I was able to get a refund from … Continue reading →

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My Lucky Plucky Journey

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Agingadventurer

Oh the places I’ve gone, the sights I’ve seen, the boxes I’ve checked.  I made a new list of my life highlights realizing that it has been quite the trip. All four Tennis Grand Slams The World Fair and the … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing on my College Years

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Agingadventurer

As the oldest girl in my family I was predestined to attend the College of St. Benedicts. After all, both my grandmother and mom preceded me there. I remember arriving in a stylish yellow suit with my Dad. My mother … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Refurbished LaFayette Hotel

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Agingadventurer

At my age, birthday celebrations last for at least a week. When both of my daughters were out of town for work on my actual day they decided to treat me to this newly renovated establishment estimated to cost over … Continue reading →

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The Silk Road

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Agingadventurer

Merv is sometimes listed as Merw and is located in the territory of Mary in Turkmenistan. Two of the major Silk Road routes merged just outside this prosperous city and it was perhaps the third largest city of all back … Continue reading →

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