Well, here I am eating breakfast and reading International New York Times in Syntagma Square (centre of Athens) and thinking about what I would say on my blog about 2 months in Greece!! SO, HERE IT GOES! Parts of Athens are beautiful and some parts are very tough; there is lots of unemployment, lots of African Immigration (mostly Nigerian) and why the Government is allowing this, I... Continue Reading →
Betty’s Mountain Top
Many years ago, I was working in Jamaica and had a very good friend who was a Diplomat by the name of Kay Baxter (she sadly passed away at very young age) but as we traveled Jamaica, we would talk about growing old and how we wanted an interesting life with interesting people as we... Continue Reading →
UK, Spirit of Humanity Forum Iceland
Well here I am in Athens Greece, it has been a very busy couple of weeks! London, Brancaster Staithe in Norfolk by the North Sea and Reykjavik Iceland to attend the Spirit of Humanity Forum, of which I am a member of the Advisory Board. The Forum is a global network of organizations and individuals... Continue Reading →
Personal Thoughts on Spanish Community and my first 6 months as a Nomadic Intern!!
Well, I have finished my time in Mallorca and my visits to various European cities along the way. I must admit, I love my new lifestyle! Full of adventure and although it’s never perfect, it’s always new. For example today I met a gentleman in a Café in Palma who is going to connect me... Continue Reading →
Luggage – packing , YIKES!!!!!
I have been asked by number of people how I pack for 5 months and 4 seasons. I don't, it is a disaster!! When I left Palma at Christmas I left big duffle bag at Guest House and still came with 2 large suitcases. That makes 3 and a carry on. I have habit of... Continue Reading →
Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014!
Happy New Year! from a very cold, but sunny Toronto. I arrived back on December 22nd to the worst ice storm in 100 years: the power was out all over the place and 8 days later some homes still do not have power. The family that has adopted me are wonderful, and have fitted out... Continue Reading →