Discover hideaways in the Presidio. This one on the Ecology trail. 

A fantastic production of Troilus and Cressida in Central Park. Battles, special effects, wonderful interpretation and excellent acting by all.  Then if you’re up for it, head down to Delancy Street for dinner at Charrua, a Uruguayan Bistro. Just don’t go when it’s hot as the AC is minimal.  Just off of Delancy is Shakespeare…

Lots of goodies to see and activities to participate in at the Marina.

Hanging around Taormina and enjoying the sites, sounds, sun and serenity.  We had a bit of an excursion getting here via Messina. Thinking we could take a short cut off the autostrada it became apparent that a 2 hour trip would take 16 hours (according to google maps). Decided it was better to get back…

It’s amazing what one can organize in a couple of days. My travel partner had to bow out 4 days before we were to head for Italy. Although traveling solo is totally fine, it’s better if planned that way. I scrambled to see which of my buds might be able to turnaround on such short…

Richardson Bay – almost home

Heading up the Valley in the San Joaquin Amtrak from Bakersfield. So far so good. Of course we haven’t left the station yet.  Train travel isn’t bad and is definitely a money saver. Wifi is provided and power at every seat. If you have the time and bring along your own food (which seems de…

It is said that if you plan to be a traveler you “need” to make the actual traveling part of the adventure.  Well, honestly, I’m trying really, really hard. Every flight where a short connection is required is on time…and every flight where one has plenty of time seems to be always delayed. OK, how…