Tanzania 2019 in a Nutshell

Tanzania 2019 in a Nutshell

Dar es Salaam means “haven of peace” in Arabic.   As the largest city and commercial center of Tanzania I’m not sure I would characterize it as peaceful but it was certainly comfortable and commercial.    Visits to the National Museum, Village Museum and the Kariakoo...
Native Hawaiian Foods

Native Hawaiian Foods

As we were traveling with chefs who were intentionally searching for authentic culinary experiences, the island of Oahu provided plenty of opportunities.    While there are many to choose from – here’s some vignettes on our favorites. Crackseed Stores – there aren’t...
The Wilder Home on Airbnb

The Wilder Home on Airbnb

In the early morning cloud bank on our mountain overlooking Honolulu all we can see is the rounded tops of the acacia trees shaking their narrow leaves in the trade winds like the feathers of an uli uli gourd teasing the ear and eye.   The old house creaks with the...
Hawaiian Dreams

Hawaiian Dreams

I dreamt one night of a little animated bee cartoon.  I’m sure it was a rare combination of complete comfort with my surroundings and the activities of the previous day. Later that evening we were blessed to attend the Hawaiian Symphony in their newest educational...