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Author Archives: rubyroams
Caribbean Eats
Being a foodie who loves to explore, discover and eat but not create, being in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) was similar to favored guest status on all my favorite Food Network shows. Not only did I embark on another … Continue reading
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Tagged British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Island Ferries, Lobsters, Quito and the Edge, Reggae, Wine
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Caribbean Blue
The last time I was in the Caribbean was in the mid 1980’s. I was a lowly Media Supervisor at a large advertising agency and as was the want of poorly paid ad agency employees we gleefully accepted every invitation … Continue reading
IRIDESCENT
I live in the land of luminescence. Every so often the nightly news will get me excited at the possibility of gazing at the Northern Lights from my own backyard: IF I am willing to abandon my warm bed at … Continue reading
A Polar Bear visits
It was a gorgeous day for the Minnesotan praries. No freezing tundra this year as temperatures hit 43F (6C) and sunny blue skies made the city and frozen lake sparkle with joy🌅. So the weather could not be blamed for … Continue reading
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Minnesota in winter! Yea
Yes,Yes Yes!!! Glistening ice sculptures, diamonds sparkling in the snow, azure blue skies, the sun a red ball of fire warming the cockles of your heart and the quarter moon so huge you could ride it all the way to … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs, Ice Fishing, Ice Hockey, Minnesota, Pancakes, Wind Sailing
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And so it ends where it began!
As I sit in Hongkong in virtually the same spot as when we arrived here two months ago, filled with anticipation and excitement at what the journey would bring, it dawns on me that those anticipatory thoughts were not only … Continue reading
Posted in Heading Back!, India
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Days are flying by
It is with some sadness that I contemplate the end of my trip. Next week at this time I will be in the air winging it towards Chicago and then Minneapolis. It’s been so filled with wonderful experiences, meeting old … Continue reading
A land of contrasts: Bombay to Vana
Leaving the bustle and craziness of Bombay for the tranquility of Vana might have foretold nervous system tremors, but the adjustment was welcome and instant. Bombay is the city of my heart and will always remain so though I find … Continue reading
Eternal India
Mastering the intricacies of the Indian railways with trains running 5-6 hours late due to snow in the north and resultant dense fog around Agra and Delhi brought its own set of challenges to a pilgrimage to Burhanpur last week. … Continue reading
Reflections
I have been in ‘Beloved Bombay’ for a few days but don’t feel ready to write a post about it yet. It’s not easy coming back to the city of my youth, where so many formative events shaped who I … Continue reading
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