by Sheri | Jan 14, 2016 | Moments
I came across a Sequoia tree today in the Queenstown Gardens. It’s a child in comparison to the largest in California, yet towered over any trees around. It’s hard to imagine Sequoias being cut down at all, let alone used for things like fence posts and...
by Sheri | Jan 12, 2016 | Destinations, New Zealand
Wanaka is the wind that whips through my hair It is the poplar leaves that dance in the light And the scent of pine that reminds me of home It is blue waves rolling onto an open shore free from high rises, leaving only bold views finished by grand mountains far away...
by Sheri | Jan 11, 2016 | Destinations, New Zealand
Life could be a dream, sweetheart. I keep hearing those lyrics run through my mind while walking in Arrowtown, New Zealand. It’s a charming place nestled in the mountains that’s been kept historically intact from its gold mining days. White picket fences and an...
by Sheri | Dec 31, 2015 | Destinations, Southeast Asia, Travel
We ride off into the morning light, the sun’s rays golden over farmer’s fields with an occasional palm tree jutting out of the horizon. The air is cool for a change and I wrap my scarf around my shoulders and neck to shield myself from the wind. A few...
by Sheri | Dec 24, 2015 | Moments, Southeast Asia
Ta Prohm is the reason I am in Cambodia, even why I’ve come to southeast Asia. Jungle and stone merge together to create something almost mythical in appearance. I walk through the temple in awe and silence as it is early morning. Only the sounds of the forest...
by Sheri | Dec 21, 2015 | Southeast Asia, Travel
The world is under my skin, itching to be discovered. The songs of foreign lands flow through my veins and a thirst to explore never seems quenched. One trip hasn’t finished when I’m already fantasizing about the next. Yet during my time in Thailand, the grass started...
by Sheri | Dec 16, 2015 | Personal
I hover over a bathroom sink in Thailand scrubbing my shoes with a sponge and cleaner that smells of cherry and disinfectant. My sneakers were once bright and colorful—they would attract compliments and questions as to where I bought them. I discovered them on a rainy...
by Sheri | Dec 11, 2015 | Moments
One of my reasons for visiting Sorrento Italy wasn’t the usual stunning cliffs and seaside views, but the Valley of the Mills which resides further in near Tasso Square. The abandoned mill is easy to miss as it’s tucked away behind the city’s...
by Sheri | Dec 5, 2015 | Destinations, Europe, Travel
Two sisters unite in ancient Athens. We stand on stone older than Christ and gaze at the city mixed with ruins far below. The sun’s last rays dip each column into a golden light and we wander down through green spaces and savor the view from below. We leave...
by Sheri | Dec 4, 2015 | Moments, Southeast Asia
I’m starting a new section on the blog. “Moments” will be more frequent, featuring a single photo and caption from my days on this incredible journey. The first is from the island in Thailand I’m currently on, Ko Pha Ngan. As I post this photo, the lights...
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