Category: Travel

A Sojourn To Berlin Many weeks, I went on a sojourn to Berlin with Rosalia and another couple. A sojourn is a high brow and fancy way of saying, “an extended weekend.” Many weeks have passed since we returned and I can honestly say that I would like to return to Berlin again in the…

Departure Since getting my pocket picked in Athens, I am just ever vigilant and ever on the lookout for suspicious behavior and activities when shucking and jiving around town. When I enter a car on the metro, I immediately try to get a lay of the land and identify anything that looks out of place…

Pick pockets and bicycle thieves are the lowest of the low in the non-violent crime category. These thieves should have their hands cut off like is done in Saudi Arabia (not serious, but I am a bit emotional after being picked myself). In a matter of mili-seconds they can mess up your vacation and turn…

In trip planning, it’s good to follow Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Once you have your basic needs covered, it’s all gravy from there.

I was super encouraged to know that I could still run 3 miles effortlessly and ran ~5 miles two days later, another 3 miles the day after that. and started building miles with a six mile run on Sunday. After one week, I am encouraged by both my physical shape and mental aptitude to complete…

Milwaukee is the city that will always be home for me. I haven’t live there in many years, but it’s always great to go back and it takes all my energy to leave. Fourteen months have passed since I’ve been to Milwaukee. This is my story.

Running a marathon takes dedication and resiliency. These are two things that have been evasive my whole life.