“People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills…….. There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble free retreat than in his own mind…….. So constantly give yourself this retreat, and renew yourself.”
-Quote, Marcus Aurelius
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START OF 2022 IN AJIJIC!!
It has been a very busy start to 2022: socially active and trying to plan the next few months for myself. Questions: When do I leave?…Where do I go?…How long do I travel for? I have to make some decisions in the next month, or I lose my tickets to Canada and the UK—so will… Read more
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MEXICO CITY
20 million people…amazing! Tough city, with many layers to it. First of all, I will start with the airport. It’s old, and not very functional. Apparently they will be opening another airport as a secondary one, which seems to be under a lot of suspicion as to whether it will actually work or not. I… Read more
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GREETINGS FROM MEXICO…and a Man Larger Than Life: THE LATE MAYOR MEL LASTMAN!
Numerous friends contacted me the other day to inform me of the passing of Mel Lastman, former Mayor of Toronto. They knew we used to work together. He wasn’t always the easiest guy to work with, but there was never a dull moment; very boisterous,and flamboyant. Mel had a good and massive heart. My best story about Mel? I… Read more
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TRAVELLING IN MEXICO!
I am beginning to get the itch to travel but, at this point in time, I don’t trust international travel at all. The rules are very inconsistent. I hope it will become easier by the Spring… but with new variants emerging, who knows!! Three of us are flying to Mexico City for six days over… Read more
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FEW WORDS…LOTS OF PICTURES!!
I just loved the Day of the Dead festival: lots of activities, parties all over town, and very respectful in honoring friends and family that have passed. The cemeteries were full of people celebrating in a very quiet, loving way. As far as I am concerned, this festival should be copied all over the world.… Read more
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Sunning with the Icebergs! 
No words needed! 
Great friend Denise 
Flag of one of my heart homes! 
Yours truly with Svanborg 
Wonderful street in Reykjavik 
The rooftops in Reykjavik! 
Sunrise from plane on way to Iceland! 
School children opening the Spirit of Humanity forum! 
If only, how true! 
My most gracious hosts Ottarr and Svanborg at their summer home 
My favorite house in city! 
More rooftops 
Beautiful countryside 
Beautiful cemetery in the middle of town 
My new toy, oh how I wish, just to carry my luggage! 
At new BK Centre in Toronto with guests from India, sister and brother in law of Dr Partap, CEO of Global Hospital. 
Blowing out the candles! 
Only in India, next door to my hotel, restaurant was put together in one day. 
More of the car 
Heidi, long time resident of Mt Abu from Switzerland! 
Fireworks in Mt Abu 
Wedding entertainment 
More weddings pictures 
Happy Valentines 
The Cambridge Gang! 
My bed for the next 2 months 
Japanese Government, donated eye equipment to Global Hospital. Lovely event! 
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