This was not on my bucket list. Nor was it even on my radar. While standing amongst my friend’s cute, fuzzy, stuffed toy resembling, Alpacas she invited me to the shearing to be held months away. I was forwarned about the process. And, was expecting trauma and pig-like screaming. The first order of business; corralContinue reading “Alpaca Shearing day.”
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Oops
The problem with managing two blogs sometimes it causes a glitch. My apologies as I developed my final Prague post on my local trail blog. You can find it here: Special Prague moments, and what I learned.
Prague. The metal museum.
This guy caught my eye as we wandered around the cubist architecture of Prague. With a ten year old grandson, Minions are ever present. Did not expect to see him amongst the ancient architecture of Prague. The museum is great fun. It transforms scrap metal into sculptures representing all aspects of our collective culture. And,Continue reading “Prague. The metal museum.”
Prague. Walk along the Vltva River.
I love to wander. Whether in the woods of NH, USA, or the streets of Boston. One sees so much more ambling along. Walking down from the castle, (see blog post on Vysehrad castle), is a tricky descent. As an aging American, even hiking down from a mountain top requires focus. The long, steep trekContinue reading “Prague. Walk along the Vltva River.”
Prague, up the hill
Behind the hotel is the Kinsky Garden, providing this country girl with a break from roadways, trams and buildings. National Museum-Orthographic Sadly, the building was closed as I explored the area. The lawn in front is a haven for dog owners, complete with a pup pool. The dogs of Prague are very lucky. Dagmar saidContinue reading “Prague, up the hill”
Prague 2
Our first get-together was scheduled for 5pm. Dagmar gave us an introduction to the city, our itinerary, and helpful tips. Transportation; which tram numbers stop nearby. Currency; which ATMs to avoid. Pilsner is cheaper than water at restaurants. Communication; a simple hello can mean a lot. I used a cheat sheet stashed in my pocket.Continue reading “Prague 2”
Prague, 2024
1pm. Nashua NH bus to Logan. 6.05pm Lufthansa, Logan to Franfort. 7.20am Arrive Frankfort 10.05am Lufthansa, Frankfort to Prague. 11.05am, arrive Prague. Mini bus to hotel. Arrival 12pm ish. Prague; my first European trip. A tour seemed a good way to initiate. Previously, travel was college, or family. The journey started after losing my husbandContinue reading “Prague, 2024”
Voluntarily snowed in.
Or, Life after Death pt. 3 There is no noise. The trees are laden with snow. Sometimes I can hear the refrigerator running. And, sometimes I can hear my thoughts. My adorable husband has been gone almost 2 years. 2 years! Looking back, the first year was a blur, though unbeknownst to me. There wereContinue reading “Voluntarily snowed in.”
Life after Death
A multi-part journal Last July 2022, I lost my best traveling companion. People ask “How are you doing?” My stock answer is; “It’s an adjustment.” Some days are better than most. My husband was not a great provider, raconteur, or helper around the house, but he was a kind man who loved me totally andContinue reading “Life after Death”
We’re not in Kansas anymore.
Nebraska, Corn, flat, Corn, feed lots, guess to use up all the Corn. We left the beauty, romance and history of Alcove Springs behind and headed down the highway, aiming to stop at Ft. Kearney. Pronounced Karney, all this time I had been pronouncing it incorrectly. They say pronouncing something wrong is not bad, asContinue reading “We’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Self Employed Again 