We only had a little over a day in Guayaquil, but I found it to be my favorite city in South America so far - friendly, easy to access, attractive and clean, and filled with chocolate! I was very pleasantly surprised by our arrival at the GUY airport, where the immigration hall was small, ... continue reading...
Homemade mayonnaise
I've always thought that I don't like mayonnaise. It's gloopy, bland, and pointless. However - homemade mayonnaise has made me change my mind. Unlike the stuff from a jar or on catered lunch tray sandwiches, this has a silky texture and complex flavor. And it's so easy to make! I came ... continue reading...
Murren raspberry tart
One of my favorite unexpected memories of our Swiss adventure was a quick stop at a little coffee shop in Murren. While there, one of the friendly women running the shop suggested that we try her homemade raspberry tart - and it was delicious! I got to chatting with her, and she ended up giving me ... continue reading...
Paris in May 2023
Just about a year ago, we spent a few days in Paris. Here are the highlights! We took a walking photo tour one morning through the Île de la Cité and along the Left Bank into St Germain, with perfect weather and all sorts of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. It was fun ... continue reading...
Berner Oberland, Switzerland
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
Join me for a trip down memory lane, to our stay at Cap Juluca just about one year ago. We'd been hearing about Cap Juluca for years - anyone who knows Anguilla is familiar with this grande dame - and finally, after it was acquired and renovated by Belmond, the time seemed right to pay a ... continue reading...
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