That tail. Those eyes. That wiggle! It was our second day in Rome. We’d slept roughly the night before, but forced ourselves to get some sunlight and exercise (the cornerstone of our Anti-Jet-Lag Initiative). Cappuccinos consumed, we put on our comfy shoes, tightened the belts on our fanny packs, and headed out for adventure. WeContinueContinue reading “Welcoming Committee (Rome, Italy)”
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Weird Sites in Rome, Take Six
Never fear – no androids here! This was early on in our trip, and had the effect of making me skeptical of any restaurant that didn’t make it clear that human beings were involved in the making of our food. I would have gone with touting their killer cappuccinos, personally (and they were absolutely divine).ContinueContinue reading “Weird Sites in Rome, Take Six”
Rashomon Series: My Sister and Me in Tanque Verde (AZ)
It’s that time again – time for “something a little different”! Inspired by one of my favorite stories, Rashomon, I solicit the thoughts and opinions of others who have tread the same path as me, but (inevitably) they bring a different perspective. End result: you get twice the story. This was a fun one -ContinueContinue reading “Rashomon Series: My Sister and Me in Tanque Verde (AZ)”
And Then There Were Cats (Rome, Italy)
View across the cat sanctuary, just down the road for our temporary abode – photo provided by author Welcome to our view pretty much every day we were in Rome. After my regular morning quest for cappuccinos, I’d come back to the apartment to fetch my traveling companion, and we’d head out. A mere fiveContinueContinue reading “And Then There Were Cats (Rome, Italy)”
Home Temporary Home (Rome, Italy)
Homebase – photo provided by author Pro tip for wanderers: Take advantage of places where your friends are living. Often they will not only give you some insider information about places to visit, but also offer to hook you up with inexpensive (if not completely free) lodging for a few nights. Advanced pro tip: IfContinueContinue reading “Home Temporary Home (Rome, Italy)”
Road Trip Rituals: The Shaw Festival
Basement Lobby of the Royal George Theatre – photo provided by author I’ve been thinking a lot lately about touchstone places. You know, the locations that you will go out of your way to make time and space to visit, because they do something to your brain, to your essence. They recharge you. They centerContinueContinue reading “Road Trip Rituals: The Shaw Festival”
Jarmusch Junkies (Memphis, TN)
Bizarre things happen late at night. When you’re just walking around aimlessly, not really trying to get anywhere except away from drunken crowds. When you’ve just spent the past three days quoting from your favorite film set in Memphis, Mystery Train by Jim Jarmusch, and have forgotten to even look for the sites that wereContinueContinue reading “Jarmusch Junkies (Memphis, TN)”
Earnestine and Hazel’s (Memphis, TN)
Storefront – photo provided by Danger One of my unofficial “rules” that I try to follow when preparing for a trip is pick the brains of people whose taste I admire, who have been to said location, and ask them where I should go that maybe wouldn’t show up in your typical Things to DoContinueContinue reading “Earnestine and Hazel’s (Memphis, TN)”
Trivial Things: Sword Dancing (Kenbu)
Every once in awhile, it’s helpful to look back on times when you were foolish. Out of your element in every way, but going for it anyway, and continuing to go for it, just a little longer than maybe was healthy for you. Which brings me to today’s story. I am often complimented — byContinueContinue reading “Trivial Things: Sword Dancing (Kenbu)”
Braving Beale Street (Memphis, TN)
After driving through several states over the prior few days, we were ready to hunker down in Memphis for a day or two. Our first stop, of course, was Beale Street. I can’t say I recommend going to Beale Street during the 4th of July (Holy Sardine Packing Batman!), but I am glad that IContinueContinue reading “Braving Beale Street (Memphis, TN)”
Muttering Retreats 