• Ceuta, Spain 

    (on the continent of Africa) Saturday, 19 October, 2024 I like being with people and in places where I hear Spanish—the language and the people who speak this beautiful language and the places they call home are familiar to me—it’s comforting and it makes me a little happier than usual.… Listen ⇢

    Ceuta, Spain 
  • A Love Letter: Saudade

    To People and Animals We Left Behind in Costa Rica November 11, 2024 The Portuguese word, Saudade, is used to express the emotions, feelings, and nostalgia involved in the intense longing for loved ones, places, and things that are no longer in our lives.  This post is dedicated to the… Listen ⇢

    A Love Letter: Saudade
  • Portugal:  Obrigado a Ponta Delgada, Azores 

    8 October, 2024 Gary and I have been traveling for 14 months as of today, October 8th. Some of my memories of our travel experiences have become less vivid as new experiences take their place.  I’ve sent infrequent missives and photos to family and friends; Gary again suggested that I… Listen ⇢

    Portugal:  Obrigado a Ponta Delgada, Azores