Chickens and a Bowl.. First class was looking up
Russia in the early 1990’s was an interesting place. It had only been a few years since the breakup of the former Soviet Union and they were still struggling with the change over from a totalitarian regime to their new […]
25 Years Later!!!
There are things that come into our lives that leave an impression. It can be an event, a place, or even a thing, that burns into our memory. And, even though we […]
Passports Please
Aerolineas Argentinas is a name that I will remember for the rest of my life.. I don’t often get scared, and when I do, it seldom lasts. But, one trip home from Brazil remains the one time that I was […]
New hotel please!
Perhaps the man that I owe the most for the gift of my explorer’s heart and thrill-seeking spirit is Roger – Edmonton’s own Indiana Jones.
I met Roger back in 1978 when he was just starting a gem importing business here […]
Why I love neon signs
Sometimes people complain about all the big city lights – neon signs and lit up billboards flashing. But, imagine for a moment that they all disappeared. Imagine the darkness.
I learned in a hurry […]
Ralph takes a chance on Brazil
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to my first ever blog. I’ve been feeling the pull of the 21st Century after long resisting its siren call, but have recently succumbed to the temptation.
Why? I’m passionate, a bit crazy […]
