The best things in life always end too soon. Due to one of my best friends getting married, I could only spend 1 out of 2 weeks in Kyrgyzstan. I even had to miss out on the 3 day R&R trip including horse riding, white rafting, seeing the mou...

There are so many nice places to see in Down Under. So enticing that I am back for my second vacation.

To flower lovers, a piece of flower means the whole world to them. How much more if beds of flowers are before their eyes? Perhaps, they would like to gaze at them for the entire day. I never thought I would see big beds of colorful tulips and other blooms. It was such a nice experience going to the 21st Annual Floriade Festival eventhough it rained hard and our feet got soaked when we arrived at the park. The Festival lasts for a month at the Commonwealth Park. It started last Sep...

Ok, finally the Meet Up was here. I was so excited about the whole experience. Most of the TB’s coming from different parts of the country were arriving during the day. James was in charge of picking them up from the airport and I agreed to be his copilot ;) In our way to the airport, we were supposed to buy something for a further ceremony, but we forgot about it. So we went straight to the airport. Will was arriving around 8:30am. I saw some people going in front of me, but since I ...

Well, here it is - almost 10 AM and we still haven't gotten our rears in gear to brave the oppressive humidity of New Orleans.  Slept like logs, then had a really terrific breakfast.  The Creole Gardens is known for Miss Annie's great cooking.  That is a reputation that is much deserved.  She is a delightful woman with many stories to tell.  I wish I knew all the right questions to ask.  Of course, like probably everyone who comes here, I had to ask how she and h...