The bookstore town of Hay-On-Wye will always have a fond spot in my heart. From the moment I first heard of the existence of such a thing as a "bookstore town," I wanted to visit. I'm so glad I took the time to visit this quaint, beautiful spot on the England/Wales border. I normally prefer... Continue Reading →
I missed my yearly trip to New York City last year, because of an extended stay in the UK. And I didn't just miss it, calendar-wise ... I REALLY missed it. While London has become my favorite place to visit in recent years, my many trips to NYC are always a close number second in... Continue Reading →
I'm fascinated by these lifeguard stations that dot the Southern California beaches. They remind me so much of the lunar landing module from NASA's moon missions, but they also seem kind of like lonely sentinels. This one is in La Jolla, a place I visit far too infrequently. I have to go back soon for... Continue Reading →
My fall 2018 trip to the United Kingdom included a few days in Brighton. I was brought up visiting Atlantic City in the summer, so I'm always curious about beach resort towns, and I had heard and read a lot about Brighton. It's still a little bit dodgy in parts, but I found the pebble... Continue Reading →
This is my preferred walk these days: Along the Coronado waterfront, under the amazing Coronado Bridge, whose gentle curving sweep takes my breath away no matter which direction I'm traveling in (to Coronado, from Coronado, or under the bridge, like above). From there I continue on the bike path past the golf course on to... Continue Reading →
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