Never is a hard word. I would “never” have imagined myself on this trip. A specific group trip. I’d been on two school trips to France. They were both homestays … but we were a group. And we were frequently touring. And there was that cruise. The cruise wasn’t a group trip itself per se … Continue reading And now for something entirely different
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Please make sure it’s pork
Language is a funny thing. Travel can be easier - more comfortable - when we know the host language. In our shrinking world (and imperfect translation apps), though, it's easier to get around without knowing the host language, or much of it; more people know more languages, and when in doubt, we can pantomime. But … Continue reading Please make sure it’s pork
An Ode (of sorts) to Saint Christopher
From my limited understanding, Saint Christopher is a popular saint among travelers (among many others). I've heard stories of travelers carrying Saint Christopher medallions or placing small statuettes on the dashboard as protection on a journey. I've never been particularly religious - we went to Midnight Mass a few times. But I've given this Saint Christopher … Continue reading An Ode (of sorts) to Saint Christopher
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