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Ideas From Life


Patagonia
Patagonia is a vast unspoiled area spanning two countries at the bottom of the Americas. A Columbian friend who recently visited...
Dec 13, 2023


Istanbul Reflections
I recently returned from our first trip to Turkey, and came away with great memories, and new appreciation of Turkey and the Turkish...
May 25, 2023


Stay warm in cold weather
When the cold weather comes in hard, it's safer to stay inside and let it pass. But for those who want to experience the outdoors as it...
May 25, 2023


Appalachian Trail Trip Reflections
My son is hiking the Appalachian Trail this spring, so I decided to join him for a week while I’m old enough to appreciate it, but still...
May 25, 2023


Escaping the Coronavirus from Austria
We were on a skiing vacation the week before the Coronavirus popped, and this is the story of getting home to deal with it here. With the...
May 25, 2023
Glaciers of New Zealand - Fox and Franz Josef
The backbone of New Zealand’s south island are the spectacular Southern Alps, the home to many glaciers. Two of these are easily...
May 25, 2023
New Zealand nights and Southern Sky stargazing
A trip to New Zealand for anyone from the northern hemisphere should include the treat on a clear night sky of a little southern...
May 25, 2023
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