by Nancy | Dec 20, 2018 | The Americas |
Now living in Scottsdale, it’s time for us to learn about the Southwest, so we hopped in the car and drove to West Texas to watch the Lone Star State celebrate Christmas. After passing through the pass at El Paso, our first stop was Fredericksburg, a small city...
by Nancy | Dec 11, 2018 | The Americas |
All Are Welcome As the country celebrates the life of President George H.W. Bush, I am down in Texas learning about the life of President Lynden B. Johnson. My impression of George Bush, 41, was set years ago by knowing people who loved working for him. My...
by Nancy | Dec 5, 2018 | The Americas |
Machu Picchu is spectacular—more stunning than any poster, more alive than any ruin—and the highlight of The Sacred Valley. The drive from Cusco educates travelers about the incredible Incas and their sophisticated history, architecture, science and engineering. Hard...
by Nancy | Nov 8, 2018 | The Americas |
I have just returned from Peru, a country with a surprise around every bend. I’ll tell you about Machu Picchu later. First, let’s check out Lima, where you will land. It’s a foodie paradise, where world-class restaurants introduce diners to the superfoods...
by Nancy | Dec 19, 2017 | The Americas, Travel Writing |
A Post-Script on Ornaments If you saw CBS Sunday Morning, you saw some of the ornaments I posted last week. (Click on ornaments for the link) So, Nancy Reagan had the idea to sell the White House ornaments to fund the White House Christmas tree. Now that’s...
by Nancy | Sep 20, 2017 | The Americas |
If you’re a book lover intrigued by sailing or a sailor intrigued by books, check out Books A’ Sail. Each September, Schooner Zodiac and Village Books team up for a three-day adventure, which casts off from Fairhaven in Bellingham, Washington and sails through the San...