Our India vacation is only my second trip abroad IN NEARLY 20 YEARS. A pathetic fact, I know. But it gets worse… My lack of experience with the real world has created stoopid, last-minute problems that have, thankfully, taught me a lot. Problem #1: I needed to obtain a visa to enter India. Of course, I’ve always understood the …
Visiting India: monkeys & waterfalls at Hogenakkal
For a delightful — and somewhat disturbing — view of India’s relationship to nature, check out Hogenakkal Falls. This major tourist attraction is far more interesting than America’s Niagra Falls. It actually reminds me of an all-natural water amusement park filled with friendly monkeys, amazing boat rides, sweet little beaches and sadly, too much human litter. Hogenakkal (pronounced ho GEN …
Visiting India: I’m here to Eat Play Shop
CHENNAI, INDIA — For the next three weeks, my daughter and I will be traveling around southern Indian with New York friends who have gone “back home” to visit with family. As you can imagine, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to see this country through the eyes of people who really love it. And so far, it’s been …
L.A. is fun to visit – even on a budget
Just got back from a week in L.A. Haven’t been there in years, not since I was a wife of an executive traveling on expense account. But I’m happy to report that this city can still be fun on a budget!
Visiting Woodstock, N.Y. on July 4th
For July 4th, I hauled my daughter and one of her friends up to Woodstock, N.Y. This town is more country hip than true hippie. But it was fun — especially since it’s so hard to get my teenager to spend time with me these days.
Vacationing on Sanibel Island
As of this post, my redesigned blog is up and running on this new site! And here is my first post, about being on vacation now on Sanibel Island, Fl. It’s beautiful. Being here has reminded me that I’m still beautiful too.