I wrote my first end-of-year letter in 2010. Last year was the first time I didn’t write one. After Mom’s passing, i did not have the motivation to reflect on 2024. This year, I decided to pick up the pen again and continue the tradition.Losing Mom and several friends reminded me how precious time is.…
Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about…
Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about…
Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about…
This summer, we are hiking part of Cami de Ronda (route SR92), the old road from Tarifa in southern Spain to Port Bou in France, now turned into a popular hiking trail. We fly into Barcelona and decide to spend the first 2 days here, before starting the hike. 48 hours in Barcelona, and we…
When a work-offsite was scheduled in Chengdu, I knew this was an opportunity to be able to do another thing on my bucket list. Because Chengdu is most known for their giant pandas and I have always wanted to see them. I once in Hong Kong saw 2 in Ocean Park Zoo, but that does…
I was planning a trip to the Netherlands and Fuseta, Algarve. It happens that the dates allowed me to meet up with my friends Seema and Goody in Lisbon for a few days. Our trip was in March, and we expected good weather, however we ended up with cold weather and a lot of rain.…
It is mid October and the last day of our trip to Northern Portugal. We spent a few wonderful days in Porto followed by a another few in the Duoro wine region, where we had lot of great food and wine. This morning we drive from our fantastic house in Santa Marinho do Zezere back…
2023 brought so many good things. It felt that life was finally back to normal with covid a dark memory from the past. Travel, parties, concerts, sports events were all back like "before". It was another year that has created memories that will last a lifetime. Accept what is, let go what was However, it…
We had booked a trip to Kaanapali, Maui, for Labor Day. I was looking forward to a couple of days beach, pool, dolphin trips, cocktails and good food. In summary, island living. On the morning of August 8, we heard the devastating news that a wildfire was threatening the town of Lahaina. The strong winds…