We made it! We crossed the Antarctic Circle at 8:10 a.m. local time today, and soon after we spotted our first icebergs. After 60 hours of traveling with no visible land, this was a welcome sight. You just can’t believe the gorgeous hues of blue and white floating in the icy ocean. Until now we’ve […]
Journey to the End of the Earth
Written by on February 24, 2011
The phrase “squeal like a pig” became crystal clear to us after a visit to the animal market in Otavalo, Ecuador. And “letting off steam” was brilliantly showcased by our visit to Baños, Ecuador during the eruption of the Tungurahua volcano. Now that we are in Ushuaia, Argentina preparing to cruise to Antarctica, we are […]
A Gastronomic Tour of Lima, Peru
Written by on February 20, 2011
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” ~ James Beard You can learn a lot about a city by studying its food options. And we’ve not found a more cosmopolitan dining experience in our South American travels than Lima, Peru. It started off a week before our arrival, when we found a large, colorful […]
Book Club Destination: Cairo, Egypt
Written by on February 17, 2011
Welcome to our first virtual book club! We are really excited at the kind of discussions we can have with such a smart and lively group of people. Editor’s Note: To log into the discussion on April 1-3, click here. The questions are set up as individual blog posts, and you are encouraged to ask […]
Show yourself a little love today
Written by on February 14, 2011
Valentine’s Day. Normally we reserve this day for ranting and raving about the craziness of judging the health of your relationship or your worthiness as a human by the activities and gifts of one day. In fact, we get a little shrill. But this year we have a new attitude. We are big fans of […]
Lose weight by satisfying your true hunger
Written by on February 10, 2011
Think you are overweight because you have no willpower? That might be true, but it has nothing to do with food and everything to do with indulging. Let me explain. Adult=Fat? My entire adult life has been a struggle to keep my weight in check, and my standard line has always been “I’m a woman […]
