Nearly 20 years ago, Judy and I visited the Maldives, an ellipse of atolls south of India. We came to see it as one of the top 10 snorkeling destinations we had visited anywhere. Maldives trip report This year I…
Grand Canyon rafting May 2018
South Kaibab trail, Grand Canyon I stood on the south rim of the Grand Canyon several years ago, and marveled at its size, complexity and beauty. I decided to see it closer by rafting down the whole length of the…
North Island New Zealand March 2018
I have neglected the North Island in favor of hiking down on South Island, so now I’m embarking on 3 weeks touring North Island New Zealand by car. Flying in to Auckland from Queenstown I like the Kiwi attitude towards…
New Zealand March 2018
I have come to love New Zealand, and keep coming back. I just returned to do some sailplane gliding and hiking. Previous 12 trip reports for New Zealand As always, I began my visit by stopping to see my Kiwi…
Bangkok, Thailand January 2018
Judy and I came to love Thailand, and returned many times. During one stay in Bangkok, I began studying Chen Tai Chi with a club in Bangkok. Tai Chi is very good exercise, and also has a meditative component. Now…