Tag: Travel

  • The Lemon Bar

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    Fireworks crackled somewhere near us. It was close to the 4th of July. It’s my least favorite holiday, with all the noise and chaos it brings. “Some idiot’s going to blow a finger off” I thought. “They might say it’s the land of the free and home of the brave, but there’s no mention of…

  • Friday’s Photo: April 11, 2025

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    In lieu of a lengthy post,we’ll finish Friday with an image that may coax you into a walk outdoors. Traveling in Ireland, we stopped for a break at a small shop for refreshments. Across the way, this stone bridge beckoned to me to explore. Alas, time did not allow. I’ll always wonder where the detour…

    A stone bridge centered in the image crosses a stream, framed in green grass and leafy green trees.
  • The Nauset Light

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    Constantly being chased by the sea, this light is all that and a bag of chips…

  • A Walk in the City of Lights

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    You are standing beside me in this photograph, viewing the landscape. You know where you are, Oui? This is a hiking blog per se, but your old buddy Jack gets around wherever his two feet can take him. I have a special place in my heart for the city of Paris. I’m not a local,…

    Two cyclists stand on a bridge overlooking the Seine river in Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower can be seen in the background.