‘Ia ora na from French Polynesia

Pronounced YO-rah-nah, hello from paradise! French-speaking people with some France infrastructure layered onto Polynesian island culture, it’s been interesting to compare and contrast French Polynesia with our (current) home state of Hawaii. ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ Island of Raiatea Cruise port is in a quaint and quiet town, gorgeous waters Papeete, Tahiti Bustling city with plenty…

Autumn in NSW, Australia

Wrapping up our stay in mid- and south-eastern Australia .. I will miss the morning cackle of the kookaburra, the crisp-fresh autumn air, watching rugby at the pub, and the friendly “G’day Mate” .. since it appears we can’t relocate here, I’m thinking it’d be fun to come back and stay for a couple months…

Creole Walk 2022

Good things come to those who wait. Do you believe that? As a natural-born impatient person, I’m not fond of that saying. But, after a long awaited airfare sale, I’m happy to say that after nearly 28 years, I was able to return to New Orleans. The goal was to re-experience the French Quarter. I’d…