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Amsterdam → Kuala Lumpur, April 2025 — Full Circle

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April 16, 2025 We made it back to the Netherlands and completed our original travel plan. But, instead of going to ABQ today, we’re in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the final two weeks of our journey. Leaving from Amsterdam, we had to change planes in Abu Dhabi. This was my first time at Zayed International.…

Algarve, April 2025 — Back to the Beginning

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April 7, 2025 We’re back to where we started – in the Algarve for the final 10 days of our original plan. We would have been back to Santa Fe on the 15th. However, with the new travel extension, we’ll have to pull it all together again and leave, for Malaysia, next weekend (April 13th…

Algarve, March 2025 — Change in the Weather

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March 21, 2025 I thought you might be wondering where we are. So, here’s a brief update. We’re actually back in Portugal, on the Algarve – where we are being offered a smorgasbord of unseasonable weather. The low temperatures, rain, and wind have kept us inside for several days. Bill took this photo (below) which…

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.…

Taksim, March 2025 — International Women’s Day

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March 9, 2025 We’re back in Istanbul. This time in Taksim (pictured below from our balcony). It may not look it, but Taksim is a more modern district on the other side of the Bosporus. We decided to stay here as a contrast to the even older neighborhood, Sultanahmet, where we stayed last month. We…

Serra Cafema, February 2025 — Himba

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February 22, 2025 We’ve lucked out again with an awesome guide. Athonosius (called Athon) has been assigned to us for our 5 days at Serra Cafema, and we are absolutely thrilled. He reveals an impressive trove of knowledge about so many different things; while being able to drive a Land Rover without GPS nor street signs on challenging terrain,…

Bodrum, February 2025 — Discovery

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February 11, 2025 Who knew? I hadn’t heard of Bodrum until thumbing through a hotel brochure a few months ago, and there it was. Bill had actually heard of it but knew very little. Ancient history, coastal town, Aegean Sea, out of the Schengen zone, a short 50 minute flight from Istanbul, diverse natural beauty.…

Istanbul, February 2025 — Resilience & Restoration

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February 5, 2025 I had no idea that Istanbul was considered by many to be the hair transplant capital of the world. Over here, “Turkish Airlines” is also know as “Hairkish Airlines”. It’s disturbing to encounter men walking around with raw patches of scalp, post-surgery. Especially at the airport where you see them in large…

Lisbon, January 2025 — Moving Through

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January 24, 2025 Now that I’ve gotten in touch with my feelings about our new president, his unfolding policy actions and political appointees; it’s been strongly suggested that I try to move on, not internalize negative energy, and to do my best to enjoy our time abroad. Well, it’s going to be a process. But…

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…