On to CyprusFrom Gatwick to CyprusI’m jolted out of a deep sleep at 3am when John accidently flicks the overhead light on his way to the washroom…we still have another hour before we need to get up. Muttering protests, I close my eyes and roll over only to be startled out of sleep again by the loud theme song from an uber masculine video game that Graham has picked …
On the Road AgainAnd We’re OffI’m sitting in an Uber on the way to the airport. After so long staying put, it feels weird and a little nerve wracking to be flying overseas.My son Graham, is doing a semester for his Masters in International Business in Bergen, Norway. He is there on a student visa but the Norwegian borders are still closed to Canadians coming for tourism so we …
Holy Cow: A Primer I’m obsessed with Holy Cows. I cannot imagine India without holy cows in the picture. They are everywhere; highways, streets, alleyways, railway tracks, pedestrian walkways, shopping areas, beaches, weddings, funerals, countryside and densely populated cities. What’s their story?What is a Cow? Although cows are often used as a blanket term for the bovine species, to be accurate, cows are female. Male cattle are steers or bulls. India …
Gorgeous Goa and our Early Departure Pololem Beach, GoaAmidst the ever changing chaos of the Coronavirus, John and I are mostly enjoying our visit to Palolem Beach in Goa and our accommodations at the lovely Palm Forest Palolem. I say mostly because of the time we spend online monitoring travel advisories, flight status, border closings, events back home… the uncertainty is stressful.We are however enjoying our resort’s yoga, meditation and …
