While visiting Sarapiqui, Costa Rica, I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny. He is is trying to rescue his native culture by creating handmade Chorotega pottery. His designs are influenced by Aztec and Mayan culture. At the age of nine, his grandmother started teaching him the … [Read more...]
Roman Jewish Catacombs—Rare Public Opening
In 2012, I wrote about my special visit to the Jewish Catacombs in Rome. At that time, this fascinating site was limited to private tours. I have to admit that I was reluctant to pay a hefty fee for a private catacomb visit. I didn’t plan on returning to Rome in the near future. … [Read more...]
Zip-lining in Costa Rica—exhilarating
Did I ever think that one of my middle-aged travel adventures would include zip-lining across a Costa Rica rainforest canopy? Nope. But then again, I never imagined that I’d be an expat, middle-aged, international teacher either. After teaching in Bangalore, India and watching my … [Read more...]
Shanghai Museum- a sampling of Chinese culture
It was a hot day in Shanghai. The sun was beating down. I only had a few more hours until my plane left. I was not ready to stop exploring. "Where should I go?" I walked to the Shanghai Museum. I would gladly recommend it to anyone who wants to view some of China's national … [Read more...]
People’s Park, A Shanghai Gem
City parks offer a pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. City planners oftentimes choose to include multiple venues in these idyllic locations. Sometimes these extra features add to the ambience while other times these options take away from the original … [Read more...]
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