Aug 2, 2020 | Caribbean, Islands, Nature, Romantic
We are dreaming of a tropical island covered in rain forests where we can relax and enjoy quiet beaches, unspoiled waterfalls, and healthy living. So, we are off to the island of Dominica! Let’s clarify some things. It is pronounced dom-ih-NEE-kə. It is an...
Jul 19, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
The Edwardian Ball is a curious event that mixes faux 1800’s fashion with Steampunk, producing a magical experience more closely resembling the Hatter’s Tea Party than anything else — so, naturally, we are attending. Why “Edward”? The Edwardian...
Jul 5, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
The Exposition of anime continues as we chronicle the creatures and activities we encounter. Gaming Anime Expo has a number of gaming rooms, and many creatures participate. There are long tables with board games of all shapes and sizes. At first, I thought these...
Jun 21, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
We continue our exploration of anime at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, noting all the categories of creature both great and small. Come with us and share our adventure! Big Things Anime has many big things. Not 100 feet high or 100 tons, but big considering...
Jun 7, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Themed Events, USA
Anime, the Japanese term for animation, refers specifically to animation from Japan or as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastical themes. The industry consists of over 430 production studios....
May 24, 2020 | Caribbean, Nature, Romantic
We are on the island of Saint Lucia in the American Mediterranean Sea, and we are loving it! Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it covers...
May 10, 2020 | Sport and Recreation, Themed Events, USA
Color Me Rad is a five-kilometer race where the goal is to run, get colored, and be rad. So, naturally, that’s what I am doing. I am at SDCCU Stadium (formerly Qualcomm Stadium, formerly Jack Murphy Stadium, formerly San Diego Stadium), I have my number, and I...
Apr 26, 2020 | Asia, Cultural Experiences, Sightseeing, Unexpected/Unexplained
We are in Reyhanlı, Turkey, specifically to have dinner with the relatives of our San Diego next door neighbor (who grew up in Reyhanlı). There are other fun places we will visit in the area, but we are starting with Reyhanlı. First of all, it’s Reyhanlı,...
Apr 12, 2020 | Cultural Experiences, Islands, Romantic, USA
We are off on an adventure to Kaua’i, the Garden Isle (not to be confused with the Garden State), a tropical paradise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and are staying at a VRBO on Kahuna Rd in Kapaa, Kaua’i. Rather than staying near the beach, we...
Mar 29, 2020 | Performing Arts, Spectator, Themed Events, USA
A little-known fact is that yours truly met in a Renaissance performing troupe called Tribe Roman Morga, many years ago. Yup. We did two shows a day, and spent most of the rest of the time lounging about, gypsy-style. This is us on stage at the Escondido...
