It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

New Zealand - this is a stunning part of the world...a mix of urban European growth and the indigenous Maori people. All are Kiwi's in this wonderful melting pot. For the next few days, …
C'est la Vie.

C'est la Vie.

31 days to cross the Pacific Ocean....a crossing that is interspersed with delightful ports of call at tropical islands that are surrounded by turquoise blue waters, coral reefs, sharks, st…
Photos and a Few Words!

Photos and a Few Words!

Hilo was stunning its contrasts! From thundering, lush Rainbow Falls to the desolate, harsh frozen lava to the south end of the island. In Chicago, a toll is a fee paid to drive on high sp…
Frozen in Time

Frozen in Time

Frozen in Time, One:  My iPhone has been good for one thing only...telling the time. On sea days, the phone is frozen in time. It will not update; it will not send or receive texts; it will …
Who Knew? I'm a Photographer...of sorts!

Who Knew? I'm a Photographer...of sorts!

Hawaii is making me look like a professional photographer. When you have an incredible subject, every photo is stunning. Yesterday's sunrise photo was one of those “in the right spot at…
Happily "Lost at Sea"

Happily "Lost at Sea"

Life on the sea changes people: In four days, I've completely lost track of the date and time. Twice, we've set our clocks back and now I am more confused than I was yesterday. My i…