February 3rd ~ Dambulla

Inside one of the caves
Dambulla is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Continue reading
February 3rd ~ Dambulla
Inside one of the caves
Dambulla is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Continue reading
February 2nd ~ Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sitting atop a massive rock, formed by an extinct volcano that soars above the surrounding jungle, are the ruins of an ancient royal palace. Often billed as the 8th Wonder of the World, this palace complex is the most visited site in Sri Lanka. Continue reading
Wednesday, January 29th ~ Colombo, Sri Lanka
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
The morning started off with a pleasant surprise – a large plate of bacon was presented to each couple at breakfast. The manager from the previous morning had left a note for his staff that we had requested some and they were more than happy to accommodate us. Now THAT is great customer service! Continue reading
Tuesday, January 28th, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Welcome to Colombo, Sri Lanka
We have three full days on our own to explore Colombo before we will meet up with our Gate 1 tour group. Establishing a pattern of arriving early to a destination, allows us time to recover from jet lag and get acclimated to a new time zone. Continue reading
OK, I admit I am a wee tab bit emotional when it comes to seeing/reading/hearing anything even remotely touching. My sensitivity gene got an extra link. If someone says anything kind, the tears can flow like a faucet.
This can be a good thing, or embarrassing, depending upon the setting. When on an airplane, sitting next to a total stranger, it can fall somewhere in-between. Perhaps more toward the uncomfortable side.
Sri Lanka ~ Photo courtesy Lonely Planet
It is hard to believe that it has been six months since we got back from our cross country RV trip. Tim has stayed busy helping our son with his business while I have been stagnate. I am so ready to shake off the “snow and dust” and get out the door.
And we are about to embark on another fantastic adventure!
June 23rd ~ Williams, AZ ~
The Grand Canyon
Our trip was almost at an end, and as so often seems to be the case, everyones energy level had faded. Shirley was not her spunky self, Tim had been fighting allergies that had probably gone into a sinus infection, and I was just plain old feeling worn out. We decided to reroute a shorter direction towards home. BUT, first we had to see the GRAND CANYON! Continue reading