Any year I get to go on safari is a great year, as that continues to be pretty much my favorite type of trip. I don't know if I could ever get enough of South or East Africa. But Caribbean beaches are good too, and I did some more relaxing than usual on this year's travels (if … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Christmas in Washington DC: Three Fun (and Free) Things to Do
I really like spending Christmas in Washington DC...first, it's home now, and I love being home at Christmas. Second, it's usually pretty quiet. Much of the town leaves (since most of the town isn't 'from' Washington), and you can drive and park with ease. That, in and of itself, … [Read more...]
Taking Time to Relax…Well, Trying To: Weekend on Sanibel Island! Five More Reasons to Visit.
I'm writing this from the screened in porch of Ocean's Reach on Sanibel, where, of course, we got married back in 2013. Two years has flown by. I think every time I come here I wonder how much a condo costs to own and if I could work remotely for a month a year... The … [Read more...]
Update on the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (e.g., Most Adorable Baby Elephants Ever…and a Great Organization)
I knew I couldn't go that long before talking more about Sheldrick's in Nairobi. And sharing a few more pictures, of course (earlier post is here). Because...baby elephants. Irresistible. But what's more irresistible is the fascinating and touching stories of the elephants. … [Read more...]
