When I think of a hippo, my mind goes to Henrietta Hippo from the New Zoo Revue, a children’s TV show that was playing in the mid 1970s. I liked Henrietta. She wore dresses and skipped, and lived in an suburban…
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Luche Libre
In Mexico City, I picked out an evening tour that included Luche Libre. The guide described it as Olympics wrestling with chili sauce. At a Luche Libre match, there are the good guys (the technocrats who mostly wear masks and respect…
Posted in World Glimpses
Naadaam Festival
Mongolia. The three-day national holiday of Naadaam is celebrated all over the country. It is a time for proving one’s skill. Competitions in archery, horseback riding, wrestling and bone throwing are mainstay events. In the capital, these are huge events…
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Packable souvenirs
Christmas Tree Ornaments? I often pick up small trinkets in my travels. Some are for others and some are for me. Mine are generally destined for my Christmas tree. They are generally inexpensive and easy to stash in an already…
Posted in Travel Know How
Chicago
Chicago is still “a wonderful town.” Early this summer, my travels took me there and I spent some time wandering about. Here is my report. Skydeck Ledge looks out from 1353 feet high at the Sears Tower, is still a…
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