Hi, Mom. Coming to you today from one of the most astonishing places on earth, Chobe National Park in Botswana. Seriously, this is one of the most incredible places I have ever been. In my last post, I made reference to the fact that Africa gripped me immediately. It was a connection I didn’t expect. … Continue reading Africa – Chobe National Park, Botswana
Hi, Mom. We made it to Africa! Departing from Mumbai, we flew through Ethiopia to the Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe. Then after a brief car ride we hopped on a boat to be transferred down the Zambezi River to our first safari lodge. And the adventures began soon thereafter. The beauty of the river … Continue reading Africa – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Hi, Mom. It was great to FaceTime with you yesterday; so nice to her your voice and see your smiling face. As promised, here is some information about our time in Mumbai. For me, this was a return to Mumbai, just over a decade since I was first there. And I was happy to share … Continue reading A Return to Mumbai
Hi, Mom. Last we spoke, Dan and I had spent some time in Delhi and there was a lot on our minds. From there, we boarded a train and have been making our way through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. As the map shows, we covered more than 1,600 miles and still … Continue reading Our Journey Through India
Hello, from India, Mom. Dan and I have been in India for just over a week now. We began our trip in Delhi—the political capital—and are making our way down to Mumbai, which is considered the business/economic capital of India. Having been to a few spots in India prior to this trip, I had a … Continue reading India – A Cultural Splendor
Hi, Mom. Moving on from Northern Israel, we headed to Tel Aviv. As we made our way South from Tiberias we visited the ancient city of Acre. Settled during The Bronze Age—3,000+ BC—Acre is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This is largely due to the prime location, at the point … Continue reading Tel Aviv
Ok Mom, here we go—another dimension of our time here. There are a few reasons for my lag in posting details of our travel through Israel. Yes, we have been doing a lot so time and energy are precious. But beyond that, we didn’t want to worry you as tensions have been escalating. We deliberated … Continue reading Northern Israel – Geopolitical Sites
Hi, Mom. What an incredible time we are having! Our guide, Ron, is just excellent, making our time here rich with experience and enjoyable. He has an impressive depth of knowledge, and a giggle that reminds me of Andy 😉 Ron Harari, “Ron The Guide” Ron first brought us to The Mount of Beatitudes, where … Continue reading Northern Israel – Religious Sites
Hello from Israel, Mom. Dan and I are so excited to begin our journey of discovery in The Middle East. I am writing to you from our starting point, Tiberias on The Sea of Galilee, in the North of Israel. We planned this trip with intentions to see the holy land, and have a deep … Continue reading Israel 2023
(Couldn't help myself--thank you, Robin Williams.) Great to connect via FaceTime, Mom. As promised, I am sending an update on our time in Vietnam. Where to start is the question. We have heard such great things about Vietnam from friends who have traveled here. Most of the comments focused on the natural beauty of the … Continue reading Good Morning, Vietnam!
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