Meeting the children of Uganda - They were smiling and having fun.There was a curiosity in their eyes when they saw me. I have always known that the children in Africa were starving and needed help. I have often seen pictures of sad-looking children on the side of the road, with bloated stomachs and the look of “please help me.” When visiting Uganda in 2019, I witnessed … [Read more...] about Meeting the Children of Uganda
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Life Aboard Luxury Cruise Ship Paul Gauguin
Cruise Ship Paul Gauguin, a refined vessel holding 332 guests, cruises the most stunning seascapes and landscapes imaginable. Avid travelers fantasize about Tahitian overwater bungalows. Shimmering turquoise water on all sides. Swaying palms. The finest hotel services. Shorts and flip flop weather. What could be better? An overwater bungalow that floats, transporting guests … [Read more...] about Life Aboard Luxury Cruise Ship Paul Gauguin
St. Croix Mountain Biking Trail Blazers
St. Croix Mountain Biking has grown over the last 10 years. Discovering new trails on a trip home was deeply gratifying. Walking up the steep, dirt hill in flip flops, I was looking for Steve Scott, the mountain biking man. The trail suddenly split in two. Oh, oh, which way do I go? No use trying my cellphone. North Shore is notorious for dodgy reception. That could be a … [Read more...] about St. Croix Mountain Biking Trail Blazers
Sandy River: A River for All Seasons
The Sandy River is a torrent or a gentle cascade, depending on the time of year. She is a river for all seasons.Our good fortune is to own a home alongside the Sandy River in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, the Cascade Mountains is where we call home many times every year. The River Banks Lining the riverbanks are Red cedar trees and Douglas firs, along with colorful … [Read more...] about Sandy River: A River for All Seasons
Life on the Onkaparinga River
It is not mighty nor majestic or grand, but to me, South Australia's Onkaparinga River is home. As dawn breaks slowly, I hear the gentle crash of waves behind the sandhills as the soft, pale peach light gradually illuminates the calm water of the river in front of me. Voices belonging to a Surf Lifesavers group break the quiet as they launch their surf boat and ready … [Read more...] about Life on the Onkaparinga River