For our visit to the Berner Oberland, we stayed in Wengen but visited Murren, Lauterbrunnen, and Lake Brienz. And we traveled via train, boat, bus, gondola, on foot, and even in the air! As soon as we stepped out of the car on arrival from France, we were greeted by a fantastic vista of mountains ... continue reading...
Lima, Peru
We had a lovely, if brief, visit to Lima as a stopover during our trip to the upper Amazon. Some highlights: Museo Larco Our last evening featured a tour of this fantastic museum followed by the final dinner with our fellow Amazon travelers. The museum is housed in a 18th century mansion ... continue reading...
Aboard the Delfin II, Upper Amazon
I can't imagine a better base for our exploration of the Upper Amazon than the Delfin II. It's a small boat with just 3 decks and 14 guest cabins, but it has everything one could need and fits perfectly into its surroundings. The crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful, whether teaching me ... continue reading...
Upper Amazon, Peru
The Amazon. Two words with many associations - rainforest, endangered species, indigenous people, politics, resources, deforestation. We were lucky to spend time in the upper Amazon region of Peru, where the Ucayali and Marañon rivers converge into the "birthplace" of the Amazon River ... continue reading...
Cap Juluca, Anguilla
2020 has been a year of hopes and fears, and above all, uncertainty. One sure thing is that we won't be visiting Anguilla this year, for the first time in a decade (D reminds me that we should have been flying down this week). So join me for a trip down memory lane, to our stay at Cap Juluca ... continue reading...
Blueberry crisp
Is it blueberry crisp or blueberry crumble? Well, by either name, it's delicious! I recently found myself with more blueberries than we could eat, so a simple blueberry crisp seemed the easiest way to dispatch them. Especially in summer, when the berries are so good, you don't need a lot of ... continue reading...
Origami dish
I've been folding origami lately, as a sort of Zen activity. It's something I used to enjoy as a child - my favorite has always been the classic crane. Lately I've mastered a slightly fancier crane with a pleated tail and a dog that "barks". The most useful origami I've learned is this simple, ... continue reading...
Pineapple and Pearls, Washington DC
Another memory of a past meal, as we continue through this difficult time... I'd wanted to go to Pineapple and Pearls for years, but we never managed to squeeze it into one of our DC trips until last fall. D and I got dressed up and headed past Capitol Hill to an unassuming narrow townhouse, ... continue reading...
The Peninsula Tokyo
Armchair travels continue... The Peninsula Tokyo may not be the newest or most luxurious hotel in Tokyo (or the most cost-conscious), but it's my favorite place to start a trip to Japan. Perhaps most important is the location - so convenient. The Imperial Palace grounds are just across ... continue reading...
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