Tag: Travel Adventures
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Spring 2026 Books in Review
A recap of my spring reading. These books carried me through my son’s wedding in Texas, and my new travel teaching job outside L.A. Books have continued to bring me peace, solace and escape. 1. Aftertaste, Daria Lavelle – (AnotherJordy’s Book Club rec) – This is an extremely original premise, with many twists and turns…
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Five Years a Nomad
FIVE YEARS. Five years as a nomad from a creature of habit and familiarity. Five Years a Nomad. Divorce, Empty Nest, Pandemic, Mid-Life, 50s. The Perfect Storm! This is extraordinary to me. I was the ultimate creature of habit, routines, and familiarity. I chose to live at home and go to UC Santa Barbara so…
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Liverpool
Two Trips to Liverpool! From London I was able to visit Liverpool two separate times by train. There is so much to see and do, of course mostly it’s all about the Beatles! For hotel recs: https://www.expedia.com/shop/second-chapter-nomad/liverpool (I receive a small commission on bookings through here.) October 2025 – Had the pleasure of returning to…
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ITALY – From Genoa to Rome (2022)
Post divorce finalizing, mid-empty nest. Son coming to end of his four month cycling by himself through West Africa, Daughter working on a major film in Hollywood. Nothing stopping me from continued nomadic journeys. Let’s do Italy! From the journals: After finally getting back post pandemic to the Cannes Film festival to pursue my film…
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Books – Second Quarter Review 2024 –
Books – The Spring Edition 2024 The year’s already half done! I read another ten books in these past three months. This nomadic lifestyle, and being away from my usual California car culture, has given me more time to read. On my Kindle (I especially enjoy when the lighting is dim). My Audible (walking, and…
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PANAMA
PANAMA (2022) Post divorce, mid-empty nest. After three weeks in the Dominican Republic with the Rogue, we enjoyed a long weekend in Panama City before heading back to the States. From the journals. Feb. 26, 2022 Panama Today arrived in Panama City from the Dominican Republic. Had delicious dinner at Las Tinajas. Tired from all…
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (2022) Post divorce, mid-empty nest. After three months in California over the holidays with the Rogue and seeing my friends and family, it was time to leave again. This time the Dominican Republic presented a film opportunity on top of a tropical winter getaway… (From the journals.) The Journey February 2022 – Due…
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BELFAST
Numerous trips to Belfast I have visited Belfast countless times. Usually on a day trip from Dublin as it’s an easy two hour train ride each way. I’m fascinated by the history, the politics, the impossible for outsiders to understand conflict, still simmering. I have a list of historic pubs, and my absolute favorite seafood…
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
Manchester with Lockdown Loretta Manchester holds a special place in my heart. The land of Lockdown Loretta, my Quarantine Cottage and Casa de Coco 2020 roomie as we both were going through divorces. She moved back home and found her new love in November 2020. Oh how I missed her! We have continued our relationship through…
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DUBLIN, IRELAND
NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DUBLIN Updated post: Dublin – October 2025 Train from Belfast to Dublin. Kicked off the day with two film meetings. One for coffee at Dublin Castle, the second drinks at my fave Cafe en Seine. My two Ireland based projects come to life. I spent so much time here with my son and…