Surprises Around the Corner in Gent
Lonely Planet named the Graslei / Kornlei area of Gent as one of the “Top 7 Places To Sit and Have a Beer.” I can certainly see why. This picturesque spot […]
Breendonk Concentration Camp
When I was fifteen-years-old, I was an exchange student in Germany. My host family took me to Dachau Concentration Camp and I have never been the same since. I’d been prepared […]
To See, Or Not to See — That Was the Question
In search of something new to do in Brussels, I stumbled upon a sandwich-board sign for a marionette show at Theatre Royal de Toone. It pointed down an alley to […]
I’m Not Wafflin’ — I Want A Waffle!
BelgianWaffles After flight delays, painful contortions on the plane that resulted in no sleep, and being told that my hotel room in Brussels wouldn’t be ready for 3 more hours, I […]
Hip to be Square
I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend a Saturday night in the middle of Kentucky than at an old-fashioned square dance. We saw it on the schedule […]
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Our weekend at Natural Bridge began and ended with snakes on the path. For those who know me, or have read my past posts, this should have been enough to […]
Miguel’s
Eating at Miguel’s Pizza made me wish I were 20 again. Part pizzeria, part campground, part climbing equipment supplier, Miguel’s is the place to pitch your tent if you’re hiking […]
We Got Hitched!
Literally. Finally. We got my mom’s camper hitched to her truck. It took us an hour in the blazing sun as we examined all the pictures in the instruction manual and […]
Hong Kong
My friend Carrie sent this to me. I love her descriptions; especially “…the bay looks like a Richard Scarry children’s book with boats of all sizes zooming all directions…” […]
No More Noodles
McDonald’s at the Beijing Railway Station After eating Asian food for four days straight, morning, noon, and night, I needed a break. Luckily there’s a McDonald’s on nearly every corner. […]
