I’ve been feeling mixed these past couple of weeks. On one hand I reflect on how lucky I am, being able to explore this big beautiful world. On the other hand, I am missing my children, something fierce. It’s a Happy & Merry Christmas 2023 but one with a big helping of aching heart. At …
When I was researching the Maritsa River and deciding where to find a nice place to walk, I noticed on the maps, a large rectangular pool of water. Upon closer inspection, I realized that Plovdiv has a state-of-the-art rowing facility. Knowing nothing about rowing, I wandered over there yesterday to explore the area. And what …
If you have ever had the pleasure of hearing Latin fans cheer for a football game, you are lucky. Sitting on my terrace, and hearing loud chanting, singing and dogs braying, I knew it could only have been Messi who scored and probably spectacularly. Earlier this morning I walked thru the colonias, and in every …