Category: Travel

Walking a Tight Rope

Challenging myself to escape my comfort zone has broadened my horizons and given me a confidence I wouldn’t have otherwise. One of my biggest fears has always been heights, especially when my footing is unstable and there’s a steep drop-off with nothing to break my fall. I get a serious case of vertigo, hyperventilate, and…

Tennessee in November 2020

November 5&6: We started talking about scouting Tennessee as a possible retirement destination well before COVID-19 came along, but we postponed scheduling a trip because we didn’t want to be traveling during the shut-down. When it looked like things were opening up again we talked to our friends about joining us, and they happily agreed.…

Switzerland – Zurich, Geneve, Lucerne

May 9/10, 2019: We flew to Zurich via Providence to Philadelphia on an overnight flight. They’re my favorite because assuming you actually sleep on the plane you reach your destination rested and on local time. ZURICH: It was a short but expensive Uber ride to the Marriott. Since we arrived so early our upgraded room…