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Loss and Recovery
January 24, 2023 I haven’t written in over a month. I’m still recovering from the most profound shock of my life.After a three-month, life-changing trip to Europe, I came back “home” on December 7th, energized and optimistic. I was anticipating more travels in 2023 and looked forward to spending time with friends and family through… Read more
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Adventures in Croatia
November 26-December 6, 2022 Croatia has been on my bucket list for about 40 years. Why did it take me so long to get there? It could be my obsession with Spain. For me, a trip to Europe means time in Spain. The good news is that I finally got there. I didn’t see as… Read more
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Can I Please Take This with Me?
November 24, 2022 Now that I have been travelling for five months, I can tell you some of the biggest challenges of moving from place-to-place and, well, not having my own home. Number one: The bed. I am a girl who needs a good night’s sleep. Period. As I have gotten older (I’m in my… Read more
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True Confession
November 23, 2022 I don’t love Italy. I know, people rave about Italy. Okay, there are some beautiful places to see, but I have to believe those fans of Italy have never been to Spain or Portugal. I know I’m biased, but who isn’t? And this is about my experiences, so here goes… I passed… Read more
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If You Love Botanical Gardens, Go to Blanes, Spain
November 13, 2022 This post is another photo dump. Even though I was not happy with my accommodations in Blanes, I did enjoy the town, beach, castle, and botanical garden. Blanes is a beach town in Catalonia, Spain, a mere 43 miles (69 kilometers) north of Barcelona. It is known as the “Gateway to the… Read more
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Sometimes It’s Just Shabby
November 12, 2022 I’ve been traveling for about four and a half months. Yesterday, I thought I was feeling travel weary. I arrived in a new town, and I wasn’t that excited. I walked into the building where I was renting an apartment, and it just didn’t feel right. I got up to my apartment… Read more
Wandering Shannon 