Category Archives: travel

about time, yes it is

Last week I packed up and rode with my parents northward into Washington, wishing I could visit the people I’ve met online who live that direction, but focused on seeing my brothers, my sister-in-law, and a few old haunts. Mom … Continue reading

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paris

First, we bought day passes for the Metro. My very first subway ride. When the young guy holding his terrier got on, I began to feel I was in Paris. Next a man entered carrying a guitar. Not long afterward … Continue reading

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getting there half the fun

Eight weeks ago this morning, Tim and I strolled along this sidewalk in Paris.We passed a congenial scarecrow.I was finally recovering from several anxietized moments nearing the end of our Europe trip. The previous day, Saturday, we’d left the lovely … Continue reading

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before a nap

Not much news at my house, though friends are going through difficulties in varying ways. I’m thankful that the story told here turned out better than it could have. I’m praying for their family, and for at least four more … Continue reading

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medicinal

What to do the day after visiting somber reminders of man’s inhumanity to man?Oktoberfest! Before we left western Germany, our friends thought ahead about the festivities. They did this:in preparation for this: Tim doesn’t like beer, and I can’t have … Continue reading

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leaving Dachau, somehow

Well. I uploaded pictures from our second day in Bavaria weeks ago. Today I’m finally posting them. See, we traveled through this tranquil countryside.To find that the same peaceful land housed this reminder of horror.I came out of Dachau so … Continue reading

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Josenhof

Our friend Anna made reservations for four nights at a Bavarian bed and breakfast. She got the information at the place’s website, and it looked fine, but of course judging only by the web you never know. On our way … Continue reading

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can you say Castle in Dutch?

It’s Kasteel.This one’s got a moat.Fascinating to thinkpeople ate heresat heredefended herefor centuries. So, last I saw Tim, he was goofing off.Here are our patient hosts, Anna and Doug.Where’s my husband? Shoulda known, in trouble for telling the guards puns. … Continue reading

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refreshed

I’m starting to feel home. Writing, submitting, worrying about the general state of the world. These things, plus folding towels, they’re all right. Homebody me. A hobbit in slippers. Ever reluctant to leave hearth and hovel, so grateful to return. … Continue reading

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flavors

Beforehand, a taste of our town (embarking at the airport).At Salt Lake City’s airport (with Robby J. in mind, while salivating over See’s chocolate).Hints of snow from above; our CascadesA marketplace in The Netherlands…!

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