Driving downunder

We’ve been in Australia for a week now… Sydney – Had coffee with a couple I hadn’t see in about 40 years – “Facebook finds” who happened to be visiting  here from Venezuela. Then went to the Royal Easter Show which is a combo agricultural fair, midway, rodeo, trade show and entertainment event just like…

Eating in English – in Japan

There might be just one thing worse than not knowing what you are eating, and that would be KNOWING. Look at the second column under ‘Innards’! I’ll list the items below the picture since the photo isn’t too clear. I really wonder about the other brands of beef if this one is a “major beef…

Blog research trip – Going to Japan

An opportunity has arisen which will send me to a conference in Kyoto. Japan has never been near the top of my list. I hasn’t even been ON my list. That is what makes it a true adventure! I am more anxious about this trip than going to the Amazon. In the Amazon I could…

Navigating with my iPhone and google maps

My iPhone is an essential travel companion. I feel that I have my family and friends at my side whenever I want – without all the annoyances of their actual presence! When I’m out of the country, I need to seek out wireless internet for a fix once or twice daily, but that adds a little structure to…