Monthly Archives: August 2013

  Yes, I’m still posting photos from Europe.  I can’t help it. But all that is about to change. Tomorrow I am going to hike. Ditto on Monday. I’ll bring my camera, take lots of shots, and get back to … Continue reading →

  Look at that face! Doesn’t it look like it needs to be indulged now and then? I know what you’re thinking. “What do you mean now and then? Wasn’t a month-long hiking trip in Europe plenty of indulgence?” Well, … Continue reading →

  I’ve been thinking about this – about why I love Europe so much. There are some real differences between the two continents – and not just in size. One of the reasons I love hiking there is that my … Continue reading →

  I know this doesn’t much look like a photo I took at the office, even a home office – but what the heck – do I have to give up memories of my vacation so quickly? Odds, are you’ll … Continue reading →

  It was a different kind of hike today – and very enjoyable: the iconic Mount Benson hike, known to me as the Benson Grind. A nice day for it – great view from the top. Lots of people on … Continue reading →

It was a nice day to fly home over the mountains  If it wasn’t for the length of the flight, I would have enjoyed it. I had the nicest seat companion – a young many off for a canoeing adventure … Continue reading →

I am so tired. Let me explain. It is 5.17 p.m. here. By local time, I have been up for 22 hours.  I have unpacked, done a load of laundry, shopped and hugged Abby a thousand times. I am too … Continue reading →

No, of course that isn’t a picture of Frankfurt – isn’t it great? Wile I was waiting at the station in Quedlinburg this morning to catch my train, this gorgeous old steam engine chugged into the depot to take on … Continue reading →

Don’t you just love the word “interesting?” No, it wasn’t a fabulous day and it wasn’t a dud. It was just plain interesting. I went with Plan B today, or was it C or D? Rather than get Ll complicated … Continue reading →

Be prepared! I am about to gush – to launch into a full-scale hyperbole attack! I am about to swoon. Why, you ask? Why? Did you look at that photo? If that doesn’t do it for you, how about this … Continue reading →