Tag: travel
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Nov. 21-23 Weekend Update, Part 1
It was a long week with not feeling well, so I capped Friday off with some spa care rather than happy hour. I chose a manicure and pedicure at a salon near me, though it was not quite the relaxing afternoon/evening I had hoped for! The nail technician used a nail file for everything she…
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Some Stories
A man came to lay fibre at my house last week. He was a white South African, not an Afrikaner. He had me in stitches with his stories. He used to live near Cape Town and said CTers are so chill and laid back. No rush at all. He said Pretoria is next in line…
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Weekend Update
Saturday began with tea while grocery shopping, though my favorite barista wasn’t there and this one made my dirty chai very dirty!! Back home, I watered plants and tried to set up Alexa while my landlord, Slie, and the handyman, Sergio came. Sergio took the whole oven out and replaced the part he’d been waiting…
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Connection
I woke early this morning and joined Yuri for a hike. The weather was supposed to be rainy, but the day dawned gorgeous! He met me at Moreleta Park, which is only a 10 minute drive from my house. It felt so good to walk through natural areas like I love to do back home.…
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Hopping On and Off in Cape Town
If there’s one thing I love to do when I travel, it’s to take a trolley or bus tour on the first day and get the lay of the land. I did just that today, with the Red Line of the City Bus Tour, leaving from V & A Waterfront Park. People often assume the…
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Some Finer Details
The weather in Cape Town is quite unpredictable. It can go from sunny to cloudy to drizzly to stormy and back again in a matter of hours. It is also quite windy here, except in the bays protected by the mountains, like Camps and Clifton and Bantry. On Beach Road where I am, the palm…
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Monday’s Musings
Some musings on today… I had my first African thunderstorm last night into this morning. The thunder was loud, the wind kicked up and the lightning lit the sky beautifully. It poured just before the kids came in this morning, but by 9:45, it was clear and they went to their outdoor snack area. Everyone…
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Sunday in Pretoria
A quick one tonight because I’m no longer a pensioner and have been prepping for work tomorrow! Our day starts at 7:10, so I’m trying to get to bed earlier. Today was National Botanical Garden Day in Pretoria with Walter. If you missed yesterday, Walter lives in Joburg and is a high school friend of…
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Saturday in Pretoria
My first weekend in Pretoria and time to explore a bit while doing some errands. Today I took to the highways and felt totally comfortable. I only hit my wipers instead of my blinkers twice today, instead of every single time like most days! (They’re reversed.) Traffic lights are called robots and at the red…
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Miami
Perhaps this trip will be my last,to the city of Miami.My daughter’s moving on from there,two years gone by in a flash.I hadn’t thought I’d like it much,the beach is not my scene.I thought it’d have a different vibe,but there’s so much natural green.My flight was smooth and super quick,it was so nice not to…
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Tattoo
It’s a joke with my girls,That I’ll get a tattoo,When I’m seventy five,And decide which to do!I have all these rules,About what I can get,It has to have meaning,So I’ll have no regrets.People say once you start,You’re unable to stop,I just want one good one,But tend to flip flop.Should it honor my girls,So be something…
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French Toast
I’d been wanting and craving,This decadent treat,My childhood favorite,A breakfast so sweet!Mom made it for dinner,When Dad was away,Eggs, milk and cinnamon,The Wonder Bread way!I’d been eyeing the menus,In each different city,Drooling over ingredients,And toppings so pretty.I finally found it,The one I would try,At a place in Atlanta,So peaches beside!Brioche and pecans,Made this dish rich,I…
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Exercise
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? I have so many physical activities and exercises that I love that I can’t choose just one! I walk every single day. In good weather, I walk outside. morning, noon and/or night. I walk around my neighborhood, around town, and drive to paths and trails. When I…
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Cemetery
A place of peace and quiet,Only the rustling of the leaves,From the scampering of the squirrelsDisturbs the silence.Outside this sacred space,The city is bustling and bursting,Adults commuting to work,Children walking to school,Businesses showcasing their wares,Cafes grilling up goodness -A world alive with busy-ness and purpose.But it is here in this gentle space,That I feel most…
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Atlanta Getaway
1 precious daughter1 exciting WTA Final1 peaceful cemetery walk1 rail trail path2 smooth flights2 convenient MARTA rides2 airport shuttles3 bustling markets3 tree-lined parks4 fun-filled days5 distinct sections of the city6 separate museums7 delicious meals 8 historic landmarks44.26 miles walked 332 photos taken95,630 steps taken 1,728 miles flown14 Coca Cola products sampled5 Olympic rings4 different types…
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Vizcaya
On my recent trip to Miami to visit my middle daughter, we spent a rainy, humid Saturday morning exploring the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. I’d wanted to see it the last two times I’d visited, but this third time was the charm. Grateful for the rain that cooled us, we began our adventure by taking…
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I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane
My personal item’s packed,I’m ready to go,I’m standing here outside my door,The dogs at the window wanting to say goodbye,But the dawn is breaking,It’s early morn,The uber’s waiting,He’s hit his horn,Already I’m so excited,I could die.So I’ll hug me and smile for me,Tell me that it’s time for me,To hold my girl and never let…
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Miami
Sun~strongerthan at home,stinging my skin ~so pale from winter’slayers, that kept out thecold. The air around me, asif sizzling with hot energy,closes in and makes it hard to breathe.But then the breeze off the water cools me.Miami, alive with spicy flavor,sensuous scents and vivid colors,has invited me to stay abit and take in her beauty,so…
The Journey Inward 