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Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-28902940186596727572023-12-06T14:00:00.002-05:002023-12-06T14:00:15.968-05:00STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF!<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWd3NDouYp3LOOqg_2AJoT7or_Q57kNS73ou9PSdKMf9VV-kawz49edfsFmutn3JSxMcVmiOrnhgU31CjACgF0PxQFY7ffd6No0nBzq_vlzsWXQZLrHzVSNSKr-cmX9jyM2OGdxVRtxzgNt6B4G_vxrKPUbixrH1B5i25NbggdYNDI4cSzqTrRDKezi_9/s310/image001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="310" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWd3NDouYp3LOOqg_2AJoT7or_Q57kNS73ou9PSdKMf9VV-kawz49edfsFmutn3JSxMcVmiOrnhgU31CjACgF0PxQFY7ffd6No0nBzq_vlzsWXQZLrHzVSNSKr-cmX9jyM2OGdxVRtxzgNt6B4G_vxrKPUbixrH1B5i25NbggdYNDI4cSzqTrRDKezi_9/w400-h210/image001.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p> <b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stop the World - I want to get off! That was a show on Broadway in 1961 which was later turned into a movie and a book. I never saw or read any of them as I was a teenager then and I could have cared less about what was going on in the world.</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I care now! Especially today as it is Veterans Day. We have so much to thank our Veterans for as they have done so much to bring peace to our world…even though their history is sometimes very grim.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Has the world has gone crazy?. We have wars in the Ukraine and the horrible war between Israel and Hamas, and we also have politicians warning us that China is soon going to try to take over Taiwan which, of course, would start another war. And people marching for killers here in the US and elsewhere!!! In early world history….the ancient tribes fought against one another for power and viable lands to produce food and in particular wealth for themselves. It seems as if this is a never-ending cycle and continues today.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When I was that teen many years ago, all I wanted to do was see the world. After spending time with friends in Argentina and in Peru, all I wanted to do was to help people to be as lucky as I was by traveling and getting to know our planet without hate or prejudice. The world is a big beautiful place. Travel to Africa to see the amazing animals that once roamed our planet. There are many wonderful people there as well with different customs.</span></i></b> <b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The history of Western Europe is fabulous with beautiful cathedrals and scenery and speaking different languages. South America has a wonderful history from the ancient Incas to the amazing people still living in the Amazon Basin much like they did eons ago. Asia too has many beautiful customs and people. The World is a beautiful and colorful place to be respected and loved.. So what better way to educate all of us by traveling and learning from each other?</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Holidays are coming. Each country in the world has different traditions. What a wonderful time to visit and learn of each others special occasions.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maybe I have never grown up enough to understand why there are so many conflicts in the world.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My motto is Travel and Make Peace the World Over. I hope you share in my sentiments. Let us all do our part to stop the craziness and make peace in our world.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Until next week, Be Safe and Be Well! I’ll get off my “Soap Box” now!</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></b></p>Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-9036176585012231012023-12-06T13:28:00.003-05:002023-12-06T13:44:15.127-05:00TIME TO GET BUSY<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><li style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZUFGUcyUE7YbH0n0Jutm-Q-3_Vq1q5wLEtTKdUakET92f1haHxHoxV-2oRaWOy_Y_YgpAOZA91GpCU6sNn_ebhUPUrcy7tcuFJ0fo0KkB8peyosoLWdPfoa-t_yxfKHqMsV8f_ti25CLCeRotdn_7lmEz3m13YGePTK76hFXd2EbtfhJJx2nAPK_KW12/s1228/image001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1068" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZUFGUcyUE7YbH0n0Jutm-Q-3_Vq1q5wLEtTKdUakET92f1haHxHoxV-2oRaWOy_Y_YgpAOZA91GpCU6sNn_ebhUPUrcy7tcuFJ0fo0KkB8peyosoLWdPfoa-t_yxfKHqMsV8f_ti25CLCeRotdn_7lmEz3m13YGePTK76hFXd2EbtfhJJx2nAPK_KW12/s320/image001.jpeg" width="278" /></a></div><br /></li></div><ul style="text-align: left;"></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In any case, seeing as this is the start starts of the holiday season….I just wanted you all to be aware of some facts about passports and keeping up with its expiration!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As I travel a lot, I am always on top of my dates….but have to tell you that I applied for a renewal of my Global Entry ( my 5<sup>th</sup> one) in early August and there is no movement on it to date. It still says processing. For some, it takes two weeks and others, like me…much longer. There is no “rhyme or reason”! I called and was told that it can take up to 12 months to process and to use my expiring card until the new one is approved.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This just brings up a point. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As we head into the busiest travel days of the year, you’ve likely got a checklist of to-do items. <br />If traveling abroad is on your holiday to-do list this year, I hope you’ve verified that your passport has not expired.<br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most countries require visitors’ passports to </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">be </span></i></b><b><i><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__links.thepointsguy.com_u_click-3F-5Ft-3Df0dc966251c44c7f915e0e8e426d8dac-26-5Fm-3Daf62d3e67af84ecfb873272a50169f33-26-5Fe-3D1iOdH4DRpScGrAB85WGmnp7q4OjIB46texnRJ7-5Ftwhy9fU8w3rCJEO-2DZGRH1bVQICzm20LpS2SlTgQNNHK57I1apDyOKV33wyRC0ozvxF1-5FnfJuIyzpN3-2DbWx77xZP-5FBOZZ5VVlEJFk-2DJ4OQlkUHkUkojBos9TCojm4ZFalV4QTd5yxuTzHe3zkYOC-5Fv-5F72AoisXajQkyMlQrEqXa-5FI8TH9WYj4QfYI0bHXbZ78qQVYhDu-5FxXTJthfrg5eOOk6zPPS8rt3qon8c8i8InRWKq7hwGko-5F0Afk1iL6QRnTNm-2DGcGhe62Hr0EsXqL-5FbOxUsB67q8LJkuLyYjNiB4mVW92Sx8d8yUyzLJuQDKf-2De3umiNxOIaA97KYDwmvPEggLHtdVyvPfA7cvut76oJpXhSDagzsnav3iUpZ9Bc-2DxKToihf1mpnOp1EsM6IXAXDDqQVToigYVMo3v3k2V4Sj8mhn0aUQFbf8kfdEjk7VoEU-2DDvk0KNqPcqmL4qR1ounOmSA&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=NNjpwAP_6QdqZLOZXfAtmc4UPFL_7YWywV4-tL7YP-c&m=-LsKoxil7GA1O48bOTWdeQGD1PLiuwZXK5NrtjYY-nwEjK1TPZWrrct_gSrt5zqy&s=rVsi6jTS718F-_PjwSnyqryUKbhLR9-u21EARmkrJr4&e=" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_self"><span color="windowtext" style="font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none;">valid six months</span></a></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> at the time of travel. Some even consider the six-month period to begin on the date of your intended departure from the country. If your passport is about to expire or will be expiring within 6 months, now is the time to try and renew. Your State Representative the U.S. Department of State will not be able to help except in very limited emergency travel circumstances. The current wait times are horrendous!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are visa and Passport Services out there that will walk your paperwork through the process, but I have to tell you it is very very expensive to do so. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So please, if you are planning to travel in the next six months…please check the expiration dates on your passports and if you need my help with one of those companies mentioned above, do let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So until next week….enjoy your holiday coming up and Be Safe and Be Well.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: 12pt;">. </span></p>Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-92145819170056105772023-12-02T16:13:00.000-05:002023-12-02T16:13:06.066-05:00MY FAVORITE SAFARI<p><br /></p><p> <b style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I just received this video from one of my favorite African safari companies. If you have been on safari, you know how special it is! I went on my first safari for my honeymoon many years ago. Since then, I have been on many more.</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This video from Micato Safari’s is so special…I wanted to share it with you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you too, would like to go on safari, just ask me. 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Ha! People a screaming to get away and get out of the USA to Europe, South America, Africa and elsewhere. They also want to leave NOW! (well sort of!). There is a renewed sense of freedom everywhere….and everywhere is still afraid of us…the US Citizen.</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">The CDC still refuses to lift mask mandates although many states have already done so. We are still on the RED list for many countries abroad which means tedious Covid Testing before arrival in a country and some even when you arrive. Chile, for example, has a testing station in the airport before you go through customs. If you test positive…you are transported to a “medical facility of the Chilean government”! Hmmm…what a way to spend your vacation! <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Most countries now have forms you have to fill out within 48 hours of arrival in their country….attesting to the fact that you don’t have Covid! Some are very difficult to understand as they are written in the principle language of the country then google translated (which is not always the best source)! In Europe…they have the Green Passport which is a QR code on your Mobil phone. For US citizens…they accept our piece of paper from the CDC. These you have to show to go into Museums, restaurants, and other attractions where there are a lot of people.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">That said….even with the amount of people visiting…it is nothing like the normal crowds you see. It is really nice to see ancient ruins without thousands of people crawling all over them like ants.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Maybe that is why so many people have elected to travel now. I think it a great idea! So busy or not….I am here for you. Time to “get out of Dodge” and enjoy yourselves!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Call me any time…!</span></i></b></p>Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-81691187519580043942021-09-28T10:50:00.001-04:002021-09-28T10:50:00.214-04:00<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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HOME AGAIN!</b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Last month
I wrote about my recent trip to Spain and the patience needed to travel by air.
Now, one of the biggest worries is getting home.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">According
to the US State Department “ </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Effective January 26,
all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must
provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of
travel.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Within <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>three days of your arrival time in USA,, you
must have a PCR test or an Antigen Test. The results must be negative and you
must<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>carry a printout with you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All air carriers ask for this at check in.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are connecting through another country,
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their rules.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For example, if you are flying to JFK
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your arrival in the UK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Antigen tests
will not be permitted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use your
PCR test also for arrival in the USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each country is different in their requirements, so make sure you check
all transit countries regulations as well.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In the event you test positive, you
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and no services will be done inside that room for the duration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you need anything,…food…or clean towels…
the hotel will bring them to your door and leave them outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you cannot afford to stay for 10
days in an expensive hotel, the hotel will provide a list of hotels that permit
Covid positive guests. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There you will be
sequestered for 10 days as well.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It is still an amazing experience to
travel during these times of low tourism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the world with a new light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again…just pack your patience and your wonder
and get out there….and get home with your negative PCR tests in hand!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><br /><p> </p>Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-80034872733763134082021-09-04T10:40:00.001-04:002021-09-04T10:40:00.213-04:00<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> It was the first time on an overseas flight since the pandemic
began.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After 19 months of only traveling
in the USA… I was ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes me and
everyone else!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t surprising
that along with a huge desire to “Get out there’ again, everyone wants to go
somewhere.</span></b>
</p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">So my first suggestion is to plan ahead!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flights are full and you can’t always get
what you want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Secondly – have patience!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have heard that to reach an airline reservation agent can take up to 9 hours on
hold.</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Third – Make sure you know the rules and regulations into the
country you want to travel to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rules
change daily so make sure that you have everything in order or the airlines
won’t let you get on your first flight.</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flying to one country is
easy…but if you want to go to more than one…you will have to have all
requirements for each country you will visit. This may even mean multiple PCR
or Antigen tests going from one to another. Again, each country has its own
rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some countries have forms to
fill out, others not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus you have to
do the math because it is not 48 hours in your time zone, but theirs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if you are arriving in Madrid at 9am on
Monday, you need to have your test done no earlier than 3am on Sat AM in EST in
Atlanta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Forth suggestion…make one or two printouts of everything, plus an
electronic record on the cellphone you travel with</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fifth – Be prepared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can
be a real snag if you get delayed or miss a connecting flight too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The flights are so full, the next flight
could be at least a day later meaning <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>another PCR test so that you are within your
window of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>72 or 48 hrs.</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">And be prepared….airports are jammed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone wants to go. When you do get
aboard…flights are also jammed!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not an
empty seat anywhere!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be prepared. Many
airport outlets for food are closed still (staffing problems) so make sure you
bring a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>protein bar just in case.</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is so much more to be
prepared for both here at home and also when you get to your favorite
destination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prepared and Patience gain
the biggest rewards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next month, read
about examples of what happens when you test positive before returning home.</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Until then, Be Safe and Be Well and Let’s go!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The world is waiting!</span></b></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></i></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">HAVE VACCINE, WILL TRAVEL!</span></i></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">By Pam Walker</span></i></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I
traveled a lot when I was young. My Dad, a man in the business, flew his own
single engine<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>plane for years and years
. When we weren’t flying with him, we went everywhere on big jets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can still remember all the prep: </span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">-Go to
the bank, exchange money</span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">-Get
those aggravating Travelers Checks! </span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">-Go to
the travel agency to pick up paper tickets and documents!<br /></span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">-Endless
phone calls to complete the simplest of booking.</span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">And we
did it- why?...... <u>BECAUSE WE REALLY WANTED TO TRAVEL!!!</u></span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">And now,
the reality is that these things are so very minor in the grand scheme of
things. Forms for nearly any open destination are electronic, a ton of hotels
will bring doctors to your room for a 5 second swab, Countries all over the world
are making onsite processes easier than ever with VIP arrival services. When
you think about how far we've come in travel, this stuff is nothing.</span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Undoubtedly,
that is why I ended up in the travel industry and visited 127 countries….UNTIL
THE PANDEMIC!!!</span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Having
been unable to travel for more than a year, like everyone else…I will do almost
anything to be able to go somewhere!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even by doing the right thing and getting the vaccine.</span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I am now
totally glad I did! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the world opens
up and Covid cases are dropping…. if you have been vaccinated….countrys around
the world are letting you in!</span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I would
list the ones that will accept US visitors, but the list is getting so long and
changing every day, I can’t do so on these pages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That said, Europe, (mainly France and Italy
as well as the UK) are going to open to vaccinated people . Cruises are sailing again too...for vaccinated people mostly.<br /></span></span></b></p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></b><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #717070; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">So the
good news is everywhere…..Have Vaccine…<u>definitely</u> will travel!!!!</span></span></b></p>
<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_ttZatwGDP8ZESC6dfYMDeX4FJT9HvG2WeL-zmg4S2QV5SzFZt1NrClnuGSVNYcWNXo5vx0IhpNEQ66aQ-X34uJY8bUJqrtZgQJ0R3mjt7zl10jqB47HYqfdZpRWmJrKfeYKbW7Z_4kl/s275/shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_ttZatwGDP8ZESC6dfYMDeX4FJT9HvG2WeL-zmg4S2QV5SzFZt1NrClnuGSVNYcWNXo5vx0IhpNEQ66aQ-X34uJY8bUJqrtZgQJ0R3mjt7zl10jqB47HYqfdZpRWmJrKfeYKbW7Z_4kl/s0/shot.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br />Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-46109113410392732592021-08-04T14:51:00.002-04:002021-08-04T14:51:33.997-04:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglScCkIdLjlxQSgVe2RgG2E8E9ckVCITFSb3t_Jw-ssI9gTvEUkYLN6OGnZhqVhRlLr85oHfJUiERKd_dTmClxrbslYUOjeCFF2epoORGY_uWYN5rFnVaBGxlsrjkfqBYtEsC_NgZPxjnB/s780/T0621EUROPEMAP_SS_HR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="780" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglScCkIdLjlxQSgVe2RgG2E8E9ckVCITFSb3t_Jw-ssI9gTvEUkYLN6OGnZhqVhRlLr85oHfJUiERKd_dTmClxrbslYUOjeCFF2epoORGY_uWYN5rFnVaBGxlsrjkfqBYtEsC_NgZPxjnB/s320/T0621EUROPEMAP_SS_HR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.0pt; margin-top: 6.75pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">EUROPE
IS OPEN…. LET’S GO!</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.0pt; margin-top: 6.75pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">While
the news of Europe's </span></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/EU-members-agree-to-lift-travel-restrictions-on-US-tourists" title="earlier-than-expected reopenings"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">gradual reopening</span></i></b></a></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> to
American travelers is causing excitement , the lack of unity and clarity on the
rules is has translated into </span></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/European-Union-reopening-borders-uncertainty" title="headaches"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">headaches</span></i></b></a></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> for
those who are anxious to start planning.</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-top: 16.5pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One thing we do know so far is that the welcome mat is being extended
most enthusiastically to vaccinated travelers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That said, testing is still required in some countries even with proof
of vaccination. And a Covid test is still required of any traveler entering, or
re-entering, the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-top: 16.5pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">While travel is booming in the USA and hotel rooms are hard to reserve
wherever you want to go in the continental USA, Europe’s hotels are begging for
customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is summer and usually the
“high season” in Europe with high prices and high airfares.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But not this year. While prices are not as
low as they are in winter months…there are still bargains to be had. European
countries are begging you to come and visit!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-top: 16.5pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here is a list that I have complied if you are anxious to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Countries that are currently open to U.S.
visitors, as well as some major destinations that we expect to open in the near
future; we expect to add more information as it becomes available. And as the
regulations are shifting, it bears repeating that we all should stay abreast of
the rules by visiting the </span></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html" title="CDC website"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">CDC website</span></i></b></a></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">, </span></i></b><span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://reopen.europa.eu/en" title="Reopen Europe"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reopen Europe</span></i></b></a></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and
individual U.S. embassy and tourist office websites. You can also call me
for up to date information any time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Better yet…call your trusted Travel Advisor as they have all the up to
date information.</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 16.5pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here is a list of who is open or soon
will be:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.25pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 16.5pt;"><a href="https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" title="Albania"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Albania</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">/Croatia/Denmark/Finland/France/</span></i></b><a href="https://travel.gov.gr/#/" title="Greece"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Greece</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">/</span></i></b><a href="https://www.covid.is/categories/travel-to-and-within-iceland" title="Iceland"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Iceland</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> /</span></i></b><a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/75d92-covid-19-travel-advice" title="Ireland"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ireland</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> /Italy/</span></i></b><a href="https://mt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" title="Malta"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Malta</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">/</span></i></b><a href="https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" title="Portugal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Portugal</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">/ </span></i></b><a href="https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" title="Spain"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spain</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">/ </span></i></b><a href="https://www.krisinformation.se/en/news/2021/may/changes-related-to-entry-into-sweden" title="Swedish"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sweden</span></i></b></a><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> /Switzerland/
United Kingdom/Germany and several more. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, get out there and get going again!! Enjoy
Europe!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-36105156453183353762021-01-08T14:26:00.001-05:002021-01-08T15:02:57.829-05:00<h2 style="text-align: left;"> SEE WHY TRAVEL MATTERS</h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span>BY Pam Walker, CTC, ATC, DS, LS</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span> Walker Adventures, a Virtuoso agency member!<br /></span><b><i> Pam at pam@walkeradventures.com</i></b></h4><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Please click on the arrow to see this presentation!</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: blue; font-size: 1pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" height="300" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://v-landing.virtuosoemail.com/rs/554-PPG-329/images/Undertourism_faces_arrow2.jpg" style="height: 3.125in; width: 4.166in;" width="400" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: blue; font-size: 1pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: blue; font-size: 1pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: blue; font-size: 1pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: blue; font-size: 1pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><br /></span></div><p><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-PE; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES-PE;"></span></p>Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-33629851241101970362021-01-08T14:13:00.000-05:002021-01-08T14:13:10.666-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRkxDjv-VQX2gybISXDJQcmsyyT_Eq_bBcw25n8LayZjE2XltYmATbFnCRAWQCYq3Vgpf7qXAOLve38xRpMIIIyS0RRFUkvsnxxMFQFaWdlXdDl3_D5nF_ph0PVdx5zsThCgBeMiiNKcw/s275/Grand+Canyon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRkxDjv-VQX2gybISXDJQcmsyyT_Eq_bBcw25n8LayZjE2XltYmATbFnCRAWQCYq3Vgpf7qXAOLve38xRpMIIIyS0RRFUkvsnxxMFQFaWdlXdDl3_D5nF_ph0PVdx5zsThCgBeMiiNKcw/w548-h267/Grand+Canyon.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT NOW????</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>By Pam Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I had so many things planned!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January 2020 was to be the beginning of a
great year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Travel is always in my future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is what I do for a living.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">March, I had planned a trip to newly
developed areas in Argentine Patagonia! Pristine and away from everything, I
was really looking forward to this trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A chance for me to get away from the ordinary, go fly fishing, riding
and in particular, hiking the beautiful trails to maybe see a Puma or Guanaco
and some local birds. Photography is my passion…so there was to be no lost
opportunities here.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>April was to the tulip fields near Amsterdam. Again,
my photographic juices were flowing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
had never seen those famous fields even though I have been in Holland many,
many times before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even went there for
one short weekend with my husband a few years back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes’s that is me….any chance I get!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never too short or too long, I take my
opportunities when they come to me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In May was a scheduled trip to a beautiful Caribbean
Island to check out some all-inclusive hotels and see renovations in others. The
Caribbean is a perfect place to spend a short time on a beautiful beach and
sipping the local brew that the beachside waiters just can’t wait to put in
your hand!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The friendliness of the
Caribbean attitude can’t be beat!<br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">That was a 10 months ago now!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Enter Covid-19 …..and sheer chaos!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span>One trip after another fell by the wayside
as the dreaded disease traveled from China to Europe to the USA and then down
to South America and elsewhere.
Countries were closing their borders…..friends were calling from all
over the world saying they could not leave their homes without a permission
slip from the local authorities!!! </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Am I dreaming or are they all back in high
school all over again?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span>Am I getting a refund? Who knows…it is a no man’s land out there! Many people think that people in my industry
travel for free. Many years ago, that might have been true. But in today’s world, it is all about the
bottom line. Every hotel and many of the airlines are adopting their own
policies and there is no consensus of thought in anything.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hotels are closed…airlines cancelling
flights or taking off empty!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will this
ever end?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">People that had traveled the world with me
were cancelling out of fear of the unknown….or fear the would not get home. Too
much gloom and doom TV!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s driving
everyone insane and to the “poor house” too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fear of going outside…going to restaurants…getting on planes! Fear of
losing livelihoods!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What now?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Well I for one am not afraid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as these countries open up and their
ecomomies are back open…I am going to be on the first plane out of here. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span> I
sit here at my computer day after day looking at the video tours of museums and
the Seven Wonders of the New World and dream of the day I will say hello
again. To have that chance to stand in
the British Museum, or King Tut’s Tomb in Egypt. I will be there. There is a whole world out
there waiting for us to begin explorations again. For those that seize the
opportunity….it will be like new discoveries! I predict that the truly appreciative will be
brave enough to travel.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">To see the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone in
all its glory…..with tons of animals and birds that are free to be <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>where the crowds used to be. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">No more lines…no more crowds…..there is so
much the world has to offer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">They say it will be a “new normal”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, we may have to wear a mask in a
restaurant, or on a plane. That is just being prudent during these times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But to feel the warmth of the sun on your
face as you enjoy the beautiful surroundings of our world…..that just makes the
new normal more special. You might be surprised at what you had missed before.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>What now? </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span>No more enclosure or stay at home orders…no
more fear either! Just get out
there! Join me…I will be roaming the
world…One Heck of a beautiful place!</p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As you read
this, I will be winging my way to Santiago, Chile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will stop for a night in my favorite
hacienda, Casa Real in the Santa Rita vineyards, for a chance to do some
mountain biking and have a great dinner and glass of special Carmenere
wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next day I go on to a new
National Park in Patagonia called Patagonia National Park.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The great adventurers, Douglas and Kris
Thompkins (founders of Northface and Esprit clothing) bought large chunks of
land all over South America to preserve and protect the natural ecosystems
there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In an unfortunate kayaking
accident several years ago, Mr. Thompkins died.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His wife kept on and created Conservation Patagonica to protect huge
areas of land in both Chile and Argentina, to “rewild” areas that were being threatened
by overgrazing and overpopulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Working with Chilean Park Service, and many volunteers, they purchased
174,500 acres and took down fences, built campgrounds and a visitor center with
a restaurant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the park are all kinds
of wild things like guanacos, pumas, condors and many threatened deer
populations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In a statement from the
Park’s web page </span><a href="http://www.patagoniapark.org/"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">www.patagoniapark.org</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> ,“Under ever-increasing pressure,
wildlands and wildlife disappear by the day: human activity now dominates 43%
of Earth’s land surface and affects twice that area. The planet is now
experiencing the most massive wave of extinctions since the loss of the
dinosaurs 65 million years ago. The potential loss of as many as 30-50% of all
species by mid-century severely threatens the stability of all ecosystems and
life on earth. By creating a new, large-scale protected area, we're making
strides toward reversing these trends, while saving one of the planet's most
stunningly beautiful places.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81-UNELOI6WQ-X0osk6687IPrAirCz-XMdJtRyVVp4wVgCRNbJx5kBtXEIocw2w6BdayEQhMsN5bNVRJB1wIXT0iIaxc31N7bpipJBucxHvBKZ6-BivJcdU1q5UZPc8SUfGcmg3vN8VJO/s1600/IMG_0256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81-UNELOI6WQ-X0osk6687IPrAirCz-XMdJtRyVVp4wVgCRNbJx5kBtXEIocw2w6BdayEQhMsN5bNVRJB1wIXT0iIaxc31N7bpipJBucxHvBKZ6-BivJcdU1q5UZPc8SUfGcmg3vN8VJO/s320/IMG_0256.JPG" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Patagonia National Park now
encompasses more than 10 million acres. It is 3 times larger that Yellowstone
National Park or Yosemite here in the US.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I am truly excited to
become one of the newest visitors to the park and look forward to sharing the
beautiful vistas and adventures. We need to protect these wild places for
future visitors!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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SHOW ON EARTH!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I have been
lucky!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of 195 countries in the
world, I have traveled in 126 of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Still have more to go obviously, but among the top ranked is the one
continent my feet have never touched.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Antarctica!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I haven’t
gone because of the “DREADED DRAKE PASSAGE”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the past, there was no way to get there except board a small
exploration ship (without stabilizers) in Ushuaia, Argentina or the Falkland
Islands and sail for two to three days in the roughest waters in the
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have friends who have made this
voyage several times only to be strapped in their bunks for two solid days. No
meals, no service, no anything…. because who wants to eat or drink when your
ship is going up and down over 40 ft. swells!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Finally
however, a smart Chilean group, have made my trip possible….and no “dreaded
Drake Passage”!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flying into Punta
Arenas, Chile, you spend one-night (maybe two depending on weather conditions)
in this southernmost city in Chile getting your instructions, your boots and
gear given you for your expedition and get a few lectures on what to expect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Early the
next day, you are driven to the airport for you flight to King George Island,
on the Antarctic side of the Drake Passage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After your two-hour flight in a military charter plane complete with
deluxe seats, you walk across the ice to your waiting ship/hotel for the next
few nights. Close to shore all the way…you can even make your way to the South
Pole on some shore excursions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Then the
greatest show begins…. penguins, sea lions, sea birds and wonderful wildlife
just waiting for you to walk up and greet face to face!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No other humans nearby…only the 70 passengers
you flew over with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can make this
experience more wonderful still by doing kayak explorations daily or even
snowshoeing on your shore excursions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, this is
my chance to eliminate the “DREADED DRAKE PASSAGE” and finally make it to the
one continent I have never visited!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Greatest Show on Earth will be me making this journey…finally!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a Virtuoso travel advisor and can be reached at pam@walkeradventures.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time, flying all the way
across the US to arrive in Cabo San Lucas, I almost felt like I was coming
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hadn’t been to Cabo in several
years and the sight that awaited me was astounding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When I had been there about 10 years ago, there was a
small town with beach bars and fishing boats pulled into docks waiting for customers,
who back then were few and far between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There was little beyond that and one had to take a boat out to the giant
arch that the area is known for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Today’s Cabo is a huge bustling city with condos
everywhere and the rich “whales” from “el Otro Lado (the other side of the
border) are bait for locals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stores
selling designer clothes, hotels almost on top of the arch and reaching way
beyond it and bars everywhere, keep things hopping…. both day and night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The place has become a mecca of sorts
for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Californiacs who drop in for the
weekend to drop out at local spots that are as famous as those in Hollywood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So…did I say I felt at home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Mexico maybe, but not this place that has
become an extension of the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That said…. a short drive north took me back to the Mexico I know….
little towns with quaint squares…churches at one end and police station at the
other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here too are the wilds…. wild
beaches, wild scenery and miles and miles of desert. I hiked 40 ft sand dunes,
took little pangas out into the Sea of Cortez, saw Humpbacks and Grey whales
giving birth and coming home to their breeding grounds and the locals so
willing to share their way of life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This is the Mexico I know so well and where I will
come back to in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reached at pam@walkeradventures.com<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It’s so hard, after such a short time off,
that we go back to our yearly schedule of school and work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fall is coming on with its beautiful colors
and then the holiday season is right around the corner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">From September to the end of October, there
is little to celebrate and no 3 day weekends (except maybe Columbus Day on Oct
8).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What better way to make your own
celebration than to a weekend getaway?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">There are several places that I have in
mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of course would be to the
Georgia coastline to St. Simons Island or the Cloister for golf or a fabulous
spa visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is nothing like walking
on the beach at this time of year when the sunsets are long and the waves
slowly caress the shores. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Few people are on the beach at this time of
year. Just a quick 4 plus hour drive and you can be fishing or boating as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jekyll Island is also great at
this time of year as the warm days are always blessed with sea breezes to keep
you cool in the evening.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Another lovely spot to get away for the
weekend is as close as Greensboro, Ga.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just over a 1 hr. drive can get you to the Ritz Carlton at Reynolds
Plantation with its great golf courses and spectacular spa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can even have s’mores lakeside over a
roaring fire pit in the cool evenings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Or go north to the Chattahoochee National
Forest near Amicalola Falls and hike the beginnings of the Appalachian Trail.
You might even see a black bear or two before they settle down for the winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also cabins that you can rent
through the forest service if you don’t want to put up a tent for the night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If hiking and camping isn’t your
thing….there are lovely resorts all over the North Georgia Mountains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barnseley Gardens in Adairsville is a super
resort with a great golf course and other fun activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a beer garden to help celebrate
Oktoberfest in style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Best of all
Barnseley has wonderful little period style cottages complete with fireplaces
and claw foot tubs for a truly romantic getaway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And those spooky ruins of “The Woodlands”, (Godfrey
Barnesley’s original home) are a great place for a game of family “hide and
seek” around Halloween.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barnseley even
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Vacation ..oh vacation! For myself, a vacation is actually staying home and not going anywahere. But for my family it means a chance to get away to someplace beautiful surrounded by golf courses.<br />
Ireland is one of those special places where you can play golf to your hearts content. <br />
Of course no one prepares you for the winds of this lovely island in the North Atlantic, nor for the terribly long rough that these folks cherish.<br />
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A weekend at Trump International at Doonbeg was enough to teach me that low and straight is the way to go. Not allowing golf carts, you get a pull cart for all 18 holes of this long course alongside the sea. 9 holes out with the wind and 9 holes back into the wind. If you hit the ball too high....you are in trouble. You think you see where you ball lands? Well forget that. I knew exactly where my ball dropped into the tall grass, but when I went to look for it, my poor ball was nowhere to be seen. Here you can also ride horseback along the windswept beach, go kayaking and fishing or visit some of the tourist spots like The Cliffs of Moeher.<br />
At Waterville Golf Links at the tip of the Ring of Kerry, the rough is more forgiving but you still have all the holes alongside the sea with gale force winds. This is one of the 50 best courses in the world. At least here I had a golf cart, which they call a buggy, which made play easier.<br />
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Next we played Mount Juliet Course. This lovely resort and course designed by Jack Nicklaus, also allowed carts and was beautifully groomed. This spectacular spot near Cork has specatuculr views and is a challenge. After few Guinnesses in the club house, we could go skeet shooting, do some falconry, ride horses and more. Dinner her was in their Micheline Start restaurant, so this was a happy ending for a perfect vacation.Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-44468205390334570502017-12-29T17:14:00.000-05:002017-12-29T17:14:11.846-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWRVMWW5jDzvCidv8-OJtA0gGp0IVcjWhOMlIgl-dbugfoLQkZBhA3GDouQGFpRgrRvFlfFE4H8oy-_l8KPcn9cxFs-mwrLJPCwZZ5BfffS4FtRXiyum86cC_iw8DNJ3pnxBi_2-MhTXo/s1600/index.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="129" data-original-width="389" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWRVMWW5jDzvCidv8-OJtA0gGp0IVcjWhOMlIgl-dbugfoLQkZBhA3GDouQGFpRgrRvFlfFE4H8oy-_l8KPcn9cxFs-mwrLJPCwZZ5BfffS4FtRXiyum86cC_iw8DNJ3pnxBi_2-MhTXo/s320/index.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
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but there are spring breaks and also long weekend cruises too. Disney Cruises
does a quick 3 night cruise to the Bahamas complete with all the Disney
Characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took my girls on this one
when they were about 7 years old and they talk about it even today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To see the Princesses...yes all of
them....descending the grand staircase to meet the children the night before we
returned to Port Canaveral was almost as special as all the characters lining
the path on the Disney’s Castaway Key for a day in the sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will never forget when one of the girls
told me that Captain Hook was just a man dressed in a costume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Mickey & Minney appeared, I asked
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accessible from Orlando and flights to that city are even sometimes subsidized
by Disney. You can combine your cruise and a visit to any of the theme parks
for additional days. Port Canaveral is also the home port for many of the new
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Who would of thought that I would come halfway around the world to see new places and experience wonderful music and on first night I sit down to dinner I meet a couple from home. River cruising has become so popular there are hundreds of ships on the Danube at any one time.<br />
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There are way too many coincidences on this trip, but the couple from home are the icing on the cake. It is great seeing and doing things from a similar perspective...but there are many, many people doing the same thing.<br />
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After dinner we had an early evening and as the water of the Danube sloshed by alongside...I drifted off to sleep with visions of Vienna Austria, concerts and beautiful palaces and gardens to see.<br />
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This is not the 1st time I am in Vienna. I was here years ago and I must say there are still as many tourists here as I saw in Paris a few days ago. It is reassuring that so many people still want to come and see the beautiful churches and hear the wonderful music of Mozart and Beethoven and see and be seen in Europe.<br />
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When we land in port we are not the first ship here. As a matter of fact...river cruising is alive and well on the Danube. This is almost like the Nile where the hotel ships line up one alongside the other. To disembark, you get a tour of the lobbies of several ships on your way to the dock itself. This is not all bad.....but today there are a total of 8 river ships docked here. Needless to say....Vienna is crowded.<br />
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But this is a city of huge parks, wide avenues and pedestrian streets. There are gold leaved monuments around every turn and photo ops are continual. Representatives of various concert halls dot the corners spreading information about the wonderful musical entertainment available in this city of music. These are cute young men dressed in period dress complete with white wigs and leggings( yes and also the pants and silk coats).<br />
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As are most cities in Europe, Vienna is a walking city and we are no exception. They drop us at St. Stephens Church, and give us a chance to visit on our own. Such a lovely city, but even now in the "off season" there are busloads and busloads of tourists from those same river ships that we had to walk across to board our bus.<br />
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We head back to the ship in time for dinner then board the bus once more to head off to the old Vienna for a concert of the masters most well known pieces. We are in a line of buses like the old "gravy train" commercial on TV. In the building, there are guides with signs pointing to where each ship has seats. The more you pay, the closer you get to the musicians. <br />
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point at 20,630 ft at the summit of the Ambato Volcano where the famous "Inca
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tourism to this remote area of Peru.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
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(most of the buildings were once painted that color); it is now the jumping off
point to visit the Colca Canyon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Landing
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of Chivay at 10, 899 ft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Canyon has
become so popular that there are several new hotels in the area. These hotels
are not only catering to the hiking crowd but to those just interested in the
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road takes you to a wonderful new Orient Express Hotel and a real
"jewel" in the OE crown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Casitas del Colca is a spectacular new hiking resort…complete with Peruvian
Paso horses for riding, its own herd of alpacas, guinea pigs, cows and rabbits
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gourmet kitchen (where you also can take Peruvian cooking lessons).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The staff is wonderful and when you are not enjoying
other pursuits, you can assist by feeding the livestock or helping in the
kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also an excellent fly
fishing guide to help you find the perfect rods in the river at the base of the
canyon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The wellness spa is a unique
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the largest flying land birds in the world. Every morning at around 10AM, along
a lonely cliffside at the edge of the canyon, there is a magnificent display of
these giant birds rising from the canyon bottom to soar in the thermals and warm
air currents above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's a spectacular
site to see these ancient birds…some with wing spans of over 12 feet in
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mountains….but here in the Colca ….there is a minimum of 10 each morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sight has become so wonderful that people
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place to visit and the Casitas del Colca a wonderful place to base an
adventure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a destination or as an
additional part of a trip to Peru to visit the famed ruins of Machu Picchu…there
is so much to enjoy in Colca….and hiking with the Condors flying overhead is
the high point of any adventure.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Villa Angostura.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aroyo Verde, the famed
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signs, no directions, just a general sense of where we were going, Anthony my
naturalist guide, headed into the Traful river canyon. 15 minutes later we were
greeted first by an authentic gaucho and then riders on horseback. After
another 20 minutes, in the distance was a lovely chalet with a sculpture garden
along a stream. Estancia Aroyo Verde!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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private fishing and riding estancia is home of one of Argentina’s most elite
families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Located within the Nahuel
Huapi National Park, the family managed lodge hosts visitors from across the
globe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Traful River is also home to
land-locked salmon, brown and rainbow trout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a catch and release river with a season from November through
April. In this remote setting, the fish, (some reaching 28 in. for salmon and
29 in. for Rainbows and Browns) swim right up to you in the crystal clear
water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Best of all, bring only your
favorite fly rod.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything else is
available on site. Imagine standing in the river surrounded by the Andes…what
more could you ask for?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miles of
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are cozy (all with private baths) and meals served family style. If lucky join
the family for an Argentine style barbeque (Parillada) cooked outdoors by one
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Fact: Spanish wines and Cavas (sparkling wines) are some of the best in the
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mountains for a backdrop, it was once the undiscovered playground of the rich
and famous. Now lovely mid-century buildings make it look for all the world
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spectacular cliffs cascading down into the Mediterranean far below offered
spectacular vistas. Walking next to the sea learning about plants and herbs to
pair with wine, world renowned gastro-botanical consultant Evarist March had
much to teach. Evarist is part of the team at Cellar de Can Roca, named second
best restaurant in the world!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lunches, great wines and amazing creativity of its famed chefs. Thank you,
Spain, for this lovely learning experience!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tierra means land in Spanish, and in Chile it means a chain of hotels that have made the most of three areas in this south american country that are so typical of the regions. <br />
The northernmost part of Chile, Tierra is located in the Atacama Desert. At a heigh of 9000 ft, the stars at night on this high desert are spectacular. The Tapatio Hot Springs come from the subvolcanic region below the earth and provide wonderful opportunities to swim after a long hike or sand boarding.<br />
South of the capitol Santiago another Tierra is located on a special and very historic island of Chiloe. there are 3 tidal surges per dayn on chiloe and As Chile is a country lined with volcanos, there are Tsumami warnings everywhere. even with the regular tides, houses can be swamped easily the Chilean people who live there have adapted and their homes called "palafitos" or houses on stilts. All very colorful, these houses resist the constant fluctuations and an occasional Tsunami which can follow the occasional earthquake as well. Fishing, kayaking,hiking and horseback riding and visits to the surrounding small villages in the area are great activities.<br />
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Tierra Patagonia is perhaps the most iconic of all the hotels. Built into the dunes of Toro Lake, the strong winds in Torres Del Paine national park, do not affect its location,while giving guests stunning views of the famed "Torres" from every vantage point. From here you can hike the area, horseback ride from any of the nearby haciendas, or take a boat to nearby Grey Glacier or even climb the "Torres", wheather permitting.<br />
It used to be that a hiking vacation was done camping, or at a rough hostel. With the three faces of Tierra....you can enjoy activities in Chile in luxury!<br />
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Who knew? Costa Rica has always been the darling of Adventure Travel, but
just to the North and across the border in Nicaragua, is a secret waiting to
explode. <br />
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Arriving at night in Managua, lighted electronic trees designed by the
President’s wife, line the streets. Trees the symbol of life and so it is in Nicaragua.
Costa Rica, once the symbol of nature and “Pura Vida” has become an extension
of Miami. Nicaragua is now “naturaleza” in the true sense of the word,<br />
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Little was known about Nicaragua until the development of Mukul Resort one
of the newest darlings of the luxury travel market in the world. Not only is
there a fabulous hotel, but there are villas, and lots available to build a
dream home. <br />
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Costa Rica is overbuilt with condominiums with names in English, and
subdivisions to attract Americans at high prices. But Nicaragua is nature in
the best form.<br />
A mere 30 minute ride from Managua, historic Granada sets the tone of everything
Latin American. Lovely buildings from the 18th century dot the streets and
carts with horses or oxen pull products to market.<br />
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Best of all, everything in Nicaragua is about 2 hours distant at the most.
Just a short 20 minute ride from Granada is the lovely Jicaro Resort set on an
island in the middle of Lake………<br />
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Lovely pool and waterfront setting set the mood for these lovely two story
bungalows where you can awake in the morning to a symphony of howler monkeys,
birds and in the distance the mooing of cows and roosters greeting the
sunlight. This lake boasts over 365 islands, some of which are for sale for the
right price.<br />
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An hour from Granada toward the coast is quaint hippie town of San Juan del
Sur. Reminiscent of Guatemala’s’ Panahachel…retired “hippies” from the 1960’s
are living the good life on the beach along with tons of young people who have
discovered it rich surfing life.<br />
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All along the Nicaraguan coast are beaches for fabulous surfing. Long
curving waves stretch from one end to the other on secret bays and coastline.
Playa Hermosa has some fantastic surfing and 10 foot high curls that roll in on
a regular basis. Stay at Morgan’s Rock Resort, high on the hills nearby for
fabulous hiking in the wilds with great birding as well as ferocious surf
crashing. Tented cabins are so deluxe that they make camps on African Safari’s
look simple by comparison.<br />
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Look no further for the newest and special real Central American
destination. Nicaragua is a surprise symphony you won’t soon forget.<br />
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I have always wanted to learn the Tango. The dance has grown in popularity since "Dancing with the Stars" became one of the hotests programs on TV. Its flare and raw emotion is as inspiring as it is fascinating. `So when I arrived in Buenos Aires for a meeting, the first extracurricular activity I wanted to do was to learn.......the Tango!</div>
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The history of the tango is amazing in itself. What began in the bordellos of the port area of La Boca did not move to the upscale neighborhoods of Buenos Aires until the early 1900's. Society women were not allowed to be seen doing the steps with bodies pressed together in a sexy embrace. The first people of Buenos Aires society to do the dance were men who danced together to learn the steps. As the tango grew more popular, well bred ladies wanted to learn too. </div>
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Carlos Gardel, considered the father of the Tango, made the dance a true art form when he opened his first restaurant where dancing was permitted. He became so famous that he made several movies in Hollywood and became an international tango star.</div>
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Today in Buenos Aires, his home is a museum, there are murals decorating the subways and paintings all over the city dedicated to his celebrity. Milonga (local places where you can dance tango) are all over Buenos Aires and actual Tango Shows stem the gammut from the very sexy show at Faena y Universo hotel, to the show called Sr. Tango with flashing lights and a huge white stallion that appears on stage as a finale to a 3 hour show of Tango</div>
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But for me, the most fun were those 4pm tango lessons at a local place where I learned to kick my feet and feel the emotion of this sexy dance. Of course the only way to end a lesson is with a deep back extension and a kick to the sky with the final step to my tango lesson.</div>
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I went to Cuba years ago when a window of oportunity opened in the 1980's. I was young then and it all seemed so sad and dilapidated in Havana. Then the door to the US closed.</div>
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It is now 2016 and once again, I find myself in Cuba...a country that until now the world has been visiting but citizens of the US were not allowed. Now, after 80 years, we are again permited to visit. </div>
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This fall, there are 6 US airlines that have asked permission to fly from the US to various cities in Cuba. Cruise ships are planning stops and hotel companies are getting ready to build on the facades of those historic dilapidated buildings. Here in Havana where their capitol building was created to mimic our own, tourism is on the rise. Restaurants are opening daily with owners given permission to make a profit on their own. Private enterprise is permitted and the countryside is awash in new enterprizes.</div>
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The Russians left Cuba in 1989 and across the Cuban countryside everything fell into disprepare. After the gloroious days when Fidel made trade deals with all the communist countries and Cubans were living in the lap of Russian luxury, when the Berlin Wall fell with the colapse of the cold war, Cuba colapsed as well. Blackouts were regular and food and water were in scarce supply.</div>
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Today with toursim at an ever increasing demand, the Cuban economy is rebounding. Iberostar and Melia hotel groups have created large properties hosting thousands daily. 4 & 5 star hotels, guest houses, restaurants and clubs are filled to the brim daily with visitors from across the globe. Tour buses are full and there is a lot to see and enjoy. Not only the history of these wonderful old buildings is blosoming, but museums, botanical gardens and small cities in the mountains as well as by the sea are weloming to everyone. </div>
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The public buildings are still very empty and in ruins....but all is changing fast. Now is the time to visit the new Cuba, before it turns into a place that will be like all the rest.</div>
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Pam Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15518022703022193445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723628492588853961.post-18846157385936290962016-04-04T15:22:00.000-04:002016-04-04T15:23:08.156-04:00A STUDY OF OXFORD!
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Scholars....have such a dignified connotation. </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #454545;">In approximately 1096 the school was founded by a group of English
scholars and today is the oldest university in the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">When in 1167, Henry II banned English students
from studying in France, little did he know that the humble beginnings would
one day be a small city in England with a total of 38 colleges....all named
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<span style="color: #454545;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Most of the colleges are closed
to visitors, but in the lucky case that you meet an Oxford Fellow (graduate),
you will be blessed with some spectacular sites in each college.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Most colleges are constructed around a big quadrangle of grass.
But beware stepping on the grass as you can go to jail for the offense.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Inside each quadrangle are student’s rooms, a dining halls (most
looking like Hogwarts of Harry Potter fame) and impressive chapels with their
historic depictions of various scenes from Bible history.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Portraits of England’s kings and queens are also hung reverently
throughout the University.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There are
also many libraries that are available to students and some to the public, but
no books are allowed to be checked out, ever.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">All books, both new and ancient, must be taken from the stacks,
used and returned the same day. There are deep tunnels under the buildings
housing books dating back to the time of Elizabeth I.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Outside of the college is a fun
town of pubs and shops filled with students and visitors alike.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To find a table at a pub any time of day takes luck!</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There is also a covered market, quaint old hotels and much more. </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #454545;">Oxford is a true gem of the English countryside and a great place
to absorb the modern and historic culture of the United Kingdom!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">Day tours are available from London.</span></span></b></div>
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