Category Archives: Travel

Traveling to Klamath River

Posted on October 14, 2010 by sjchad

There are some California attractions that folks visit constantly such as Yosemite or Death Valley, not realizing what other beauty they may find in this diversely wild and gorgeous state.  One overlooked place is the Klamath River, well north of … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Activities, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Art of St. Petersburg, Russia – The Russian Museum

Posted on September 29, 2010 by sjchad

Simon and I had been traveling in Eastern Europe, deciding to fly from Warsaw, Poland to St. Petersburg, Russia in the summer of 2009.  It was a wise choice, given the amount of art, architecture, history and beauty that this … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A Texan in Peru

Posted on September 21, 2010 by sjchad

I have feared telling this story, because after all of these years, I have some distress when speaking of the matter.  However, if I can teach anyone out there, something about themselves in relationship to their environment, it’s worth feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Narrative Stories, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Where are the Bellbirds of Eden?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by sjchad

While traveling down the coast from Sydney toward Wilson’s Promontory, east of Melbourne, Simon and I decided to stop at Eden to catch a glimpse of the infamous Bellbirds (Bell Miner birds) or so we thought. Eden is tucked away … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Pyrenees Friends and Lovers

Posted on September 7, 2010 by sjchad

Employment as a school psychologist became tiring over the years, so  I took a break, attending a graduate program in International Business, having an exchange student component.  By the time, I embarked upon  this endeavor, I had already been well-traveled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Narrative Stories, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

An Angry Bull Elephant in South Africa

Posted on July 13, 2010 by sjchad

We arrived in Kimberly to participate in my brother-in-law’s wedding.  I haven’t been one to attend these events much in my life, since I don’t  care about formality.  I usually shun church events, not trusting mercenary man made institutions to … Continue reading →

Posted in Narrative Stories, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Hiking with the Rhinos

Posted on July 10, 2010 by sjchad

In January of 1994, Simon, my husband took me to his home country of Zimbabwe for the first time.  When we were in Harare – the capital city – we planned an interesting excursion to the Matobo National Park near … Continue reading →

Posted in Narrative Stories, Travel | Leave a comment

Argentine Penguins

Posted on June 14, 2010 by sjchad

In January of 2006, my husband, Simon and I took a long needed vacation to Argentina and Chile.  We stayed in both countries for over a month having some wonderful experiences. One particular event stands apart from others.  After catching … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Leave a comment

Palau Adventure

Posted on June 8, 2010 by sjchad

Simon, my husband and I had experienced a very rainy winter in the San Francisco Bay area.   Rather than letting the weather depress us,  we decided to take a warm, tropcial vacation in late March and early April.   We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Leave a comment