"If you follow your bliss, you will always have your bliss, money or not. If you follow money, you may lose it, and you will have nothing." ~ Joseph Campbell
Valerie
8/9 Jan. 2011 (day depends on your timezone; it's the wee hours of the morning here) The Planet D is hosting Round 7 of Travel Photography Roulette: Portraits. I entered a picture I'd taken of the mother of my friend, Gusti. I just realized that I didn't post my entry on my own page. …
Quote: As you think, you travel…
As you think, you travel, and as you love, you attract. You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. ~ James Lane Allen
Whidbey Island
Showing a friend pictures of Whidbey Island, Washington, where I lived before moving to Europe, got me feeling a little nostalgic, as Whidbey is just a gorgeous, gorgeous place. I am really glad I had a chance to show Dario this little corner of the US during our whirlwind trip last August! The weather …
Fear and Danger
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. ~ Grace Murray Hopper US admiral & computer scientist (1906 – 1992) Fear is overrated. There, I said it! And I mean it, too. Fear keeps us from pursuing our dreams and living a life that we love. The …
Quote: If water stands motionless…
If water stands motionless in a pool it grows stale and muddy, but when it moves and flows it becomes clear: so, too, man in his wanderings. ~ Muhammed Asad (Borrowed from Chickybus.com. :)
Quote: Many of our fears…
Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them. ~ Brendan Francis [Behan] (1923-1964) Irish Author
Southwest Co. Cork
17 Dec. 2010 Co. Cork, Ireland Dario's parents were in town for a brief holiday visit. Other than an afternoon outing to Blarney Castle, most of their time had been spent in the city. We both really wanted to show them some of the beautiful Irish countryside and coast so they would have a better …
The Cork Accent
Found this on the Peoples Republic of Cork forums, where folks were quite outraged at his representation. Mention of broken legs and such, eek! …I have to say, I found it pretty funny. It's a bit Yoda-fied, but still funny. (I hope Janet, of Journalist On The Run, will forgive me for chuckling a bit.) …
Quote: To travel is to take a journey into yourself.
To travel is to take a journey into yourself. ~ Danny Kaye
Blarney Castle
Blarney, Ireland I finally had an excuse to visit Blarney Castle! Dario’s family was visiting from Italy, so I took the opportunity to head up the hill and gain the gift of eloquence (about time!). I dragged my friend, Steven, along, too. He’s a bad, bad Irishman and had never been there. That situation is …
Video: Cheap Flights (traditional music ;)
Filled with lovely curses and oaths — and a wee bit o' dancin'. ;) Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZAg0lUYHHFc
Quote: When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new…
When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view. ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Quote: The person who says it cannot be done…
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it." ~ Chinese proverb
Quote: It is better by noble boldness…
"It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of what might happen." ~ Herodotus (485 – 425BC) Greek Historian
Cork: South Parish
Cork, Ireland Tourist information offices are easy to dismiss as being designed for, well, tourists. They are also, however, a great source of information for locals who would like to learn about upcoming events as well as a bit of history. Handily enough, the Cork tourist office has 2 brochures published by the Cork City …
Quote: Once in a while it really hits people…
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” ~ Alan Keightley (Snagged this from Where Is Jenny. Thanks, Jenny! Great quote!)
Serengeti: Day 2 (Part 1)
3 Jan. 2009 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania After a lovely night in a luxury hut (you laugh, but it's true!) we set off for Day 2 of our safari. But before we climb back into the Landrover, I really should tell you about the huts. The were round buildings with 2 double / full sized …