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Zagreb City Square
This is an area about which we knew very little. We knew about Tito, we heard about communist Yugoslavia, and the news covering the Bosnian War was horrifying. This trip was an opportunity to find out about the people of this region and their outlook on the world.
We traveled during times of COVID-19 and found that while only a small percentage of the population is vaccinated, they are more careful in public than here in the US.
Aitcho Island
Steven has always been fascinated by Antarctica and the extreme conditions it brings to mind. A place on earth where humans were never meant to be. The cycle of life is striped to the bare minimum; the food chain is plain to see; the balance of give and take are fragile; every piece essential to the other.
OAT's White Wilderness offered a perfect chance to fulfill the dream. Their Antarctic program begins with a medical check-up to limit health risks in one of the most remote locales on our planet. Then there's the clothing and photography checklist to assemble: warm socks, waterproof pants, base-layers, parkas, etc.
Glen Kilmartin
We've always wanted to visit the Scotland but there never seemed to be a good time. Finally we decided to go with friends and visit the grand kids on a tour through the highlands.
Serengeti
Having won a trip for two that had to be taken in 2019, Sylvia and I decided to go to Tanzania for our fortieth wedding anniversary. We loved our experience in Southern Africa and wanted to see the "endless plain" that is the Serengeti. OAT's Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari provided the perfect venue to celebrate.
Pompei of the North
We finally made it Iceland after years of procrastinating about going. It turned out to be fascinating in many ways. It's a land of volcanoes and glaciers, puffins and whales.
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The Annenberg Estate was home for Walter and Leonore Annenberg and has been the site of many informal state meetings in past times and it continues to host top level summits. It was designed by Quincy Jones.
Chicago River
May took us on the California Zephyr train to Chicago after a stopover in Madison, Wisconsin. Our first visit together to the Windy City was packed with long walks, bus rides, and museum visits. We thoroughly enjoyed the dining and the evening walks along the Chicago River.
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We visited Cuba in April 2015 to see the effects of communist rule before sweeping changes occur after improved economic relations with the US. I've written a short essay about our experiences and have posted photographs which expose both good and bad views of our island neighbor.
Manhattan
Theo graduates! We head to Montclair, New Jersey, to celebrate Theo's accomplishment and to visit with family. Naturally we have to take some time to visit New York, the Statue of Liberty, Neue Gallery and the High Line.
Old Town Square
For some reason we haven't visited Prague until recently. We were very pleasantly surprised by this beautiful city.
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Our first trip with Overseas Adventure Travel. We were delighted by the way the tour was conducted; we felt that we weren't merely consuming the country as tourists, but participating in a small improvement to their lives and building an image of Americans not found in media.
Catchalote
A family adventure aboard the Catchalote with our own Ecuadorian Guide. We had access to any part of the islands we might want to visit.
