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 …
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 …
Holi Grope and on to Goa Holi gets WildThe partying starts early on the last day of Holi in Mathura. From our terrace, I see people playing Holi (throwing colours) with great abandon. Not even the holy cows are immune to the paint throwing. However I’m not sure if they are being targeted or caught in the crossfire.We had been warned that it gets a bit rowdy, especially as the …
