Author Archives: rubyroams

A Hop, Skip and many Jumps

Posted on October 6, 2015 by rubyroams

The walk continued along the Peljesac Peninsula of Croatia with another personal best of 75+ floors and a new badge from Fitbit: 6 miles climbing steadily most of the way. And was it worth it! Views that surpassed the one … Continue reading →

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Food, Glorious food

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rubyroams

Today was a culinary adventure. Starting my walking tour of the Dalmatian Coast from the Konavle cliffs to the quaint village of Mocici, the 5 mile climb to a 300 foot elevation over the Adriatic was stepping back in time. … Continue reading →

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Ramparts of Dubrovnik

Posted on October 4, 2015 by rubyroams

The exploration of Dubrovnik continued on a sunny day though the forecast predicted rain. It turned out to be perfect for walking the old city walls. The task is challenging since the circumference is close to 1 1/2 miles and … Continue reading →

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Ancient Dubrovnik

Posted on October 3, 2015 by rubyroams

My brief stop in Munich flashed and disappeared before my eyes as I landed in Dubrovnik today and took up residence within the ancient walled city dating to the 7th – 13th centuries. Church bells clanged a welcome and continued … Continue reading →

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If it’s Oktoberfest it must be Munich

Posted on October 2, 2015 by rubyroams

I arrived in Munich today to sunny blue skies and a crispness to the air that heralded in the last weekend of Oktoberfest. I have never seen such a spectacle before and the ones in the US pale in comparison … Continue reading →

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Oh the dog days of summer!

Posted on July 12, 2015 by rubyroams

Summer: Hot steamy days, cool water lakes, languorous naps, 9pm sunsets, late afternoon thunderstorms, mosquitoes and barbecues! This summer has certainly fulfilled its promise. Fourth of July was a perfect day, emblematic of summer and the emotion of Independence Day. … Continue reading →

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Historic Times

Posted on June 28, 2015 by rubyroams

Last week was momentous in the events that transpired. Two major Supreme Court decisions and President Obama singing an impromptu Amazing Grace at the uplifting conclusion of tragic events in South Carolina. Amazing Grace has always had the power to … Continue reading →

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Glorious Spring

Posted on June 13, 2015 by rubyroams

I love the four seasons. Winter is also tolerable as the anticipation of spring and longer days loom after the winter solstice on December 21. The days slowly lengthen until finally it’s daylight savings time and spring! Since summer officially … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles re-discovered 

Posted on June 3, 2015 by rubyroams

Having been to Los Angeles countless times on business, my memories include asthma inducing smog, choked freeways, offices and meetings that flow forgettably together and joy at approaching LAX so that I could get back to the sanity of home. … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Views 

Posted on April 8, 2015 by rubyroams

As I reluctantly wrap up posts of my visit to the British Virgin Islands, the grand finale focuses on the views that enchanted and remain entrenched in my memory. Tortola and the surrounding islands are without doubt a beautiful part … Continue reading →

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