I have always thought that stairs are central to something as important as a house. I remember when the subject of Feng Shui became popular; it talked about how stairs should be designed facing slightly off the door. This way, any harmony or luck doesn’t leave out the door. I don’t have any expertise to … More Stairways to Heaven
I am captivated and fascinated by doors and sometimes windows. I don’t exactly know when this fascination came about, but one day while traveling I started to pause to take pictures of doors. Some are hinged uniquely to the door frame while others are securely bolted. When I look at doors, I imagine the people … More Framework Of The World From My Eyes
I flew on Iberia Airlines from Dubrovnik to Madrid. There were moments when announcements from both the pilot and crew made me chuckle. I think they do and say a few things differently but they were efficient and on time. I love efficiency especially after all the delays during my outbound flight. The 3 hour … More 11 hours: Madrid Layover
After a healthy but high caloric breakfast in Old Town, I head over to the Old Port to board a pirate ship for a 50 minute ride around the City Walls and Lokrum Island. This boat provides no commentary but it is abundant with quiet and absolutely stunning views of the Adriatic. After the boat … More Day 4: Boat ride, Exploring Old Town without an agenda
I started my day early around 6:50a arriving on time for the bus trip to Mostar. As I walk along the Stradun, I appreciated the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this very busy place. The vans and trucks are here to deliver goods and to take away trash and unwanted items from the previous day. … More Day 3: Kravice Falls and Mostar in Bosnia-Hercegovina
If you read any travel guides, it will tell you to start early or late when conquering the City Walls. In the Summer, it is best done early like at 8a due to the heat. All year round, it is best to do it early or late due to the cruise ships coming into port. … More Day 2: City Walls, Lokrum Island, Cavtat
Arriving in Dubrovnik is easy. It’s like going back in time but with some glimpses of the present. After you deplane, you go through immigration then retrieve your bags before you head out to choose your transportation to Old Town or wherever. I chose to take the Airport Shuttle because it’s economical but less cumbersome … More Day 1: Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Stradun, Cable Car and Mt. Srd
Sometimes, the only way to go is not straight. This is what happened in the last 24 hours beginning in Ohio and ending in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Air traffic issues in Philadelphia. Changed route: Chicago-Rome-Dubrovnik. Barely made it to gate only to be told to wait. Broken door on aircraft equaled 3 hour delay. Plus an … More 24 Hours
I’m thoroughly enjoying this book “Girl At War” – a story of courage, survival, and family in the before, during, and after the war. I honestly couldn’t tell you that I remembered this war in the 90’s. I was old enough to remember the years prior and after, but somehow this particular war escaped me. … More The pearl of my eye
Not every city or country I have traveled to captures my heart and soul. Before I leave the place, I re-assess whether or not I’ll come back to the place or not. Occasionally, I might say I’ll come back to it as a stopping or transit point to another place in that country. However, I … More Gratitude in Traveling
