Posted on Sun 14 February, 2010
The bags were only partially unpacked from our voyage to Atlantis, and I was already consumed with thoughts and plans about our next adventure. That immediate infatuation surprised me; and it has taken a supreme effort of will to back up, turn around, and finish up this final page of our chapter in the Atlantic. The island of Madeira, Portugal was uniquely memorable as we experienced its lush and vibrantly earthy embrace during our day hike along the levada. Someday I'd like to return to Madeira for a longer stay, and I think this video reminder of our visit to the heart of its mountains will always rekindle that desire. There was no rain that day, but you may want to wear a waterproof jacket just the same... and maybe bring a flashlight.
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Posted on Mon 8 February, 2010
Gazing from my window I can see piles of snow. And there is more in the forecast! From beneath a warm afghan the scene is delightful, so long as you don't want to go anywhere. Staying home has it's perks, and I was able to immerse myself in our video footage of La Palma. Would you like to climb a dormant volcano today? If you are given to vertigo, this movie may bring back a few hair-raising memories.
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Posted on Mon 1 February, 2010
So this is what it feels like. I've heard the stories of flight cancellations, delays, and endless waiting, and now we've experienced each one of them. When it's time to go home, there's no fun in stalling. Currently I'm writing this update from a generic Paris airport hotel. We've been in the "process" of coming home for the last 36 hours, and by this time tomorrow we'll almost be there, one day longer than we had originally planned. Personally, I'd rather wait than rush. I do have one minor complaint. One of you put keepsake shells, pretty stones, and some lava rocks in our bags. That's just not fair when I'm doing all the hauling! Was it you?
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