Agios Nikolas
Today I set aside to go to a fair size town, Agios Nikolas named after this stern looking priest. Known for many things—historically a...
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3 days ago2 min read
Slow day
In an effort to get on local time, I made myself stay up til almost nine pm last night, but I was still awake at midnight. After watching...
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kochba2314
4 days ago3 min read
I have arrived!
This morning I arrived in Athens and had a theee hour layover during which I bought a cool new pair of sunglasses and had to jump through...
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kochba2314
5 days ago1 min read
At long last love
Since fourth grade when I first learned about the Minoan civilization and the Palace of Knossos, I have wanted to go to Crete. In fifth...
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kochba2314
Jul 283 min read
Mississippi “River Museum”
Yesterday a group of us paddled a portion of the Mississippi River that has historical markers showing how the river has been used over...
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kochba2314
Mar 254 min read
Take the long way home
The day started as most; I woke up early and did a two mile walk. This morning, I reversed the loop up the hill from yesterday. All the...
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kochba2314
Mar 242 min read
Last day full day
Friday I was greeted with a rainbow just like my first full day. I was finally feeling more comfortable with the scooter and a good thing...
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kochba2314
Mar 232 min read
Come Sail away with me
It was an early morning for my sailing lesson at 8:30. I was hoping to take out a Sunfish to mimic the Minifish that I have but sadly...
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kochba2314
Mar 223 min read
Beach time
Staying true to my mission, I chilled and do some reading until about noon when I decided to motor into Charlestown for lunch and a walk...
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kochba2314
Mar 203 min read
Plantations
My first goal today was to get gas for my scooter so I would not have to worry about running out on the less populated side id the...
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kochba2314
Mar 193 min read
I’m your native son
The most famous person born on Nevis is someone most of us think of as a patriot who must have been born in America. When the musical...
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kochba2314
Mar 182 min read
Chillax
While the island doesn't seem to be overtly religious, things are definitely slower on Sundays. After a slow start, I laced up my hiking...
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kochba2314
Mar 173 min read
Planes, trains, and automobiles and boats!
Travel actually started Friday evening as I drove to Minneapolis to spend the night in order to catch a 5:20 a.m. flight Saturday morning....
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kochba2314
Dec 23, 20236 min read
My last day
Today is my last day and I am so sad. This morning as did yesterday, started with yoga class. The place is. It easy to find with their...
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kochba2314
Dec 23, 20234 min read
Doubting Thomas and other Chennai celebrities
A lot of people asked me why Chennai? It was because I had contacts there, but as I did my research, I found a lot of well known people...
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kochba2314
Dec 20, 20233 min read
It’s for the birds
Today's objective was the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. This was a place my driver knew and for which he didn't need directions or...
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kochba2314
Dec 20, 20238 min read
War and Peace
Today's objectives were not only in opposite directions but opposite in subject matter. First stop was Cuddalore to find an abandoned...
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kochba2314
Dec 19, 20235 min read
The New Orleans of India
You could say that Pondicherry (Pouducherry) is the New Orleans of India. It has a French quarter and the French controlled it until 1954...
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kochba2314
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Mamallapuram
That's a name that rolls right off a western tongue -- NOT -- But I think I finally got it. this is a town between Chennai and my...
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kochba2314
Dec 17, 20234 min read
A temple and a lighthouse
Today I had two objectives. Back to Mylapore to visit the temple while it was open and the Chennai lighthouse/Marina beach. When I...
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