Saturday, February 19 That fateful day, I was with a group of 12 people on our way from beautiful, tropical, Isla Mujeres. Destination Minneapolis, where the journey with my new friends had started. At Punta Juarez in Cancun, my purse was stolen. It contained my passport, visa, wallet with two credit cards and my debit… Continue reading The Theft, or “Part One” of the Journey Home
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The Rest of the Story, or “Part Two” of the Journey Home
February 25, 2022 Leaving Minneapolis My first morning waking up back in the States, I figured I was home free! I caught the hotel shuttle back to the airport. When I reached the check in counter, I learned my husband had been unable to pay for my checked bag for some electronic snafu. The woman… Continue reading The Rest of the Story, or “Part Two” of the Journey Home
The Kindness of Strangers
May 5, 2022 Blanch Dubois I have always been a fan of Blanche Dubois’s statement, “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers”. https://youtu.be/l4V8OHy0su0 I have made that statement several times over the years, largely to people who have no idea what I’m talking about. That doesn’t matter. In all fairness, I have not… Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers
Lessons Learned
April 22, 2022 Get travel insurance Make note of the nearest consulate or embassy to your destination Invest in a money belt or something similar for around the waist or neck Set up “lost phone” capability in your smart phone if available Use the Cloud to store everything on your phone, pay that fee! Do… Continue reading Lessons Learned
Transformations
April 16, 2022 After spending about two weeks with a dozen retirees I learned a few things. One thing I learned is anything I would discover, and think is “new” and is pretty cool, they have already experienced. I would get that “yeah, we know” expression, with a patience often practiced on grandchildren. Another thing… Continue reading Transformations