All posts filed under: Nature

Zunday Zen … My Slice of Paradise

With tender loving care my slice of paradise thrives and blooms, right here at home.   Last March, I brought back some plumeria tree cuttings from Maui, Hawaii. I was hoping that I would be able to root them this time. When I brought back a […]

July 10, 2016
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Happy Friday!

Have a great weekend and fun-filled, safe 4th of July! Every evening in Haarlem, we walked across the street from our hotel and sat in this beautiful park, to enjoy the warm evening sunshine and watch the world go by. Children were playing ball, young […]

July 1, 2016
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Zunday Zen … Escaping the Asphalt Jungle

Urban green spaces Luxury or necessity? You decide! No matter where in the world we find ourselves, we always make sure to take the time to explore local parks and green spaces. During this trip to London, my favorite park was definitely St. James Park! It’s hard to […]

June 26, 2016
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Happy Friday!

Now that I am almost over my jet-lag, I look forward to writing about our time in Canterbury, London and Haarlem! Have a great weekend!  

June 10, 2016
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The Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland: Volcanoes, spurting geysers, crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, the Blue Lagoon, Aurora Borealis, Sigur Ros, Aisgeir, the Perlan, the Harpa, Iceland Airwaves, Reykjavik Open Icelandic Chess Tournament, “Black Death” liquor, fermented shark, great mochas and waffles, puffins, whales, 12 Tonar record store, and some […]

May 19, 2016
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Beware! The Dragon has Teeth!

The Kapalua Coastal Trail stretches along the gorgeous Kapalua Coast of Northwestern Maui, past deep green golf courses, rugged cliffs and pristine golden sandy beaches. When I first set out to explore this trail, I didn’t realize that a part of this area holds great […]

May 2, 2016
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