“The only true voyage of discovery, the only fountain of eternal Youth, would be not to visit strange lands, but to possess other eyes, to behold the universe through the eyes of another, of a hundred others, to behold the hundred universes that each of them beholds, that each of them is…”. Marcel ProustContinue reading “London”
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Sweden
Sweden This will likely be one of the shortest visits we will spend in a country this summer – it certainly has been thus far, but not due to lack of enjoyment or beauty. Sweden is topographically different from Norway and as we traveled East along the South coast of Norway, we began to noticeContinue reading “Sweden”
Norway part 2
Continuing our trip along the South Norwegian coastline, we emerged from the Hardangerfjord in Haugesund. This town had a strong commercial feel to us and we were surprised to find that it is smaller in population and size to Bergen. We were fortunate to have a lovely spot on the public Quay near bars and restaurants playingContinue reading “Norway part 2”
It’s hard to believe that we have been in Norway 3 weeks –
But not for the reason you might imagine. Usually when days just fly by and a month or 2 has passed, it’s because you’re in the zone and without even noticing, the time has gone. I feel that way with Jacks childhood. I have no idea where the past 13 years have gone and when I look atContinue reading “It’s hard to believe that we have been in Norway 3 weeks –”
The Caledonia Canal
I left off at the beginning of the Caledonia canal because I didn’t want to rush through it while I was running too long on the last post. Have you ever built up a place so much in your own mind that you were worried to ever go there? That was what I was thinkingContinue reading “The Caledonia Canal”
Türkiye by Land
4 weeks of land travel in Türkiye Finding the delicate balance between seeing the places that we missed in our time in Türkiye and not exhausting ourselves while Gratitude is moving is tricky. We have been doing this long enough to know that there is a point of diminishing returns when we try (read IContinue reading “Türkiye by Land”
India – The Prelude…
India – the prelude… I once heard that the more money you spend on a trip to a foreign country, the more distance you put between yourself and the culture you are trying to enjoy. I always believed this to be true and certainly, it makes sense. Riding in a bus or train like aContinue reading “India – The Prelude…”
Gocek
This was the final week of our amazing summer cruise. Knowing that soon we would be tied to the dock for months, we wanted our final week to be swinging at anchor and untethered to land except by our hook. We specifically wanted to relax and have completely chilled family time with no plans, noContinue reading “Gocek”
ATHENS
Athens (a little late) While I, (Laurie), visited Athens on 3 separate occasions during our time in Greece this summer, I have not felt like writing about it. Sometimes this happens. Sometimes it is the place itself which fails to inspire – not the case here.Sometimes it is that the experience feels too personal toContinue reading “ATHENS”
“Are you ok”? No post for 4 months!?
“Is Everything OK? We haven’t read a post from you for 4 months?!?!” I received this text just a couple of days ago and it has been on my mind and heart to update the blog for weeks. But this text really drove home how long it has been. I will attempt to begin theContinue reading ““Are you ok”? No post for 4 months!?”
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