Fall in Michigan - it's glorious! Colorful leaves, mist on the lake in the early mornings - and even rainbows, and northern lights this week. We see Canadian geese, ducks of all sorts, the great blue heron, and the eagle fishing. Leaves float by, the lilypads curl up in the cold. Frost limns the leaves at the water's edge (we really should finish raking). Here's a glimpse of our lake this week:
October
28
/ 2011
New Abroad Short–Term Volunteer programs offered in Ecuador: Indigenous Jungle Community, Wildlife, and Galapagos
I’ve been a collector of ghost stories from inns and B&Bs for quite some time now. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that approximately 20-percent of inns and B&Bs are haunted, according to a survey of innkeepers from BedandBreakfast.com. Many historic homes have plenty of spirits lingering in hallways and guestrooms, making themselves at home in their former homes, or should we say former haunts?
Make Some Bones, Stop Genocide
Wandering Educators will make some bones - will you join us?
Even as we approached Cartagena, we could see this would be a special port. Founded in 1533 by Don Pedro de Heredia and named Cartagena de Indias after the Spanish port Cartagena, this is a city of contrast. Rich in history, but every bit a modern metropolis. Arriving in port our sleek cruise ship buddied up to an old pirate ship.
When you think of great foodie capitals of the world, what cities come to mind? I bet Brussels isn’t on your list, unless of course you live here. In fact, most Top Ten food destination lists overlook the Belgian capital but in my mind, it should be number one.