In the center of the western shores of Madagascar is the Menabe Region, where you are apt to sporadically find Baobab trees. (This was amidst an ongoing educational campaign to stop using these trees for firewood and to remember they…
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Icelandic Horse
Iceland doesn’t let any other horse breed enter its island borders. They say the Vikings brought the ancestor of this horse to Iceland in or around 800 A.D. My curiosity was piqued so I signed up for a horse ride…
Posted in Wildlife
Dealing with Delay
Travel delays have been in the news lately. What to do when this happens? Remember to breath. Life is unpredictable. Granted, when you have long planned for a particular destination, it can be difficult to roll with any interruptions to…
Posted in Travel Know How
Capybara
Along the river banks in Peru, I took these photos of the Capybara, the world’s largest rodent. I’ve always had a soft spot for these guys; they are a favorite food of the Anaconda. TATTOO—Journeys on My Mind by Tina Marie…
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Festival Dance
Good timing in Puno, Peru! By chance, I happened upon a lively and colorful church festival. It was mid morning and I was walking around the town center once more, before moving on to a new destination. From the…
Posted in World Glimpses
