Canada (September, 2021) – We wandered around the decadent neighbourhood observing the new social distancing pop up patios and new murals adorning the cityscape facades. From a couple blocks away I made eye contact; my companion and I sauntered past the afternoon patio patrons and traffic to admire a facade that several weeks ago was not so vibrant. I amused myself from behind a wall of large plants to capture the eye that had called out to me.

 

Türkiye (November, 2019) – We arrived on a short layover between flights. Given the previous weeks in Central Asia's winter weather; Istanbul was temperate, warm and had high humidity. It was heaven!

Our short sejour allowed us to wander around the major historical sites within a short distance from our lodgings. After our last hurrah exploring Topkapi; we celebrated our journey with juice from a street vendor in Sultanhmet Square, before hightailing it back to the airport for the final leg home.
















Madagascar (March, 2010) – After a full day of new adventures (with feet planted on earth versus the sea legs aboard a boat) and an entourage of little ones circling around, I finally mustered the courage to say 'au revoir'. I left the last of the home visits to cumulate more memories, but I find the nostalgia of that particular day still marks me in profound ways. It continues to encourage hope and excitement towards fresh travels to remote parts of our beautiful world, to rendezvous with new souls and collect new life altering experiences.
















France (July, 2010) – We treated ourselves to a gluttonous brunch at Angelina's, one of the historical tea houses close to the centre of Paris, known for viscous like hot chocolate and ridiculously perfect pastries. From there we gallivanted around, trying to mitigate any postprandial somnolence. Sluggishly zigzagging the city, exploring the street art and street illusions.