A Short Story Across the Potomac River from Washington is the historic city of Alexandria, Virginia. The city was an active and important seaport in the colonies from the early eighteenth century and has buildings dating back to the seventeenth century. It was originally part of the land ceded to the Nation’s Capital but wasContinue reading “Alexandria Virginia, A Grave And A Legend”
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Short Stories From The Road
Memories, odd moments and interesting discoveries. Click the images below access our short stories.
A Vietnam Adventure, An Afternoon Shopping On Dong Khoi Street
An Update On This Article Seven years after this visit to Dong Khoi we returned to Saigon and were really surprised at how much this city and Dong Khoi Street have changed. Most of the high fashion boutiques, posh shops, souvenir outlets and restaurants are gone – replaced by the glass and stainless facades ofContinue reading “A Vietnam Adventure, An Afternoon Shopping On Dong Khoi Street”
The Surprising Rise Of Graffiti In Barcelona Tells A Concerning Tale
Barcelona is seeing a rapid rise in graffiti which is a sad commentary on what is happening in this city. The Free Catalonia movement and the Spanish governments reaction may be part of the current cause.
Jerusalem, A Ladder And A Church
The story of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and a ladder against a second story window. Recognized by Emperor Constantine in 330 A.D. as the sight of the Crucifixion, burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ the church is one of the most visited sights in the Christian faith.
1965 And The 4 Minute Louvre
Shortly after graduating high school in the summer of 1965 found me in Paris visiting a Parisian exchange student, Jean Paul that had spent some time with my family the year before. At the same time a classmate of mine was also in Paris with her parents. For a few days Jean Paul, Beth andContinue reading “1965 And The 4 Minute Louvre”
The Intentional Travelers 