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Taksim, March 2025 — On the Other Side of the Bosphorus

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March 14, 2025 Unlike the wide open spaces of the Namibian desert, or the endless rolling hills of the South African countryside; Taksim called us to its’ interior landscapes. This side of Istanbul seemed to be about the discovery of what remains hidden and out of sight – small spaces that lay behind or underneath.…

Franschhoek, March 2025 — South Africa

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March 4, 2025 Several years ago, we asked our dear friend, Norman, if he were to make one more trip overseas, where would he go. Without hesitation, he replied – “Africa!” Based on that recommendation, Bill and I began to seriously consider coming here. It took us about two years, but we finally decided to…

Sossusvlei, February 2025 — Return

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February 26, 2025 Shaun – an astronaut in the book, Orbital by Samantha Harvey, wonders why he is …Trying to live where he can never thrive? Trying to go where the universe doesn’t want him when there’s perfectly good earth just there that does. He’s never sure if his lust for space is curiosity or…

Lisbon, February 2025 — Reality or Illusion

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February 1, 2025 I woke up this morning at 2:00am, overwhelmed by a delicious aroma of fresh croissants. The scent dissipated when I remembered I was in a 5th floor hotel room in Lisbon. Not a bakery in sight. Ever since the Convento dreamscape, I have struggled to keep track of events while attempting to…

Lisbon, January 2025 — Perplexity in Portugal

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January 22, 2025 I can’t get Donald Trump out of my mind. His face invades my waking hours. Even his voice is a pervasive din that invades my inner world. I can almost smell his breath. I imagine it to be foul. Watching and reading about his inauguration and various press conferences this week has…