The last few days of our Tulip Bike and Boat Tour were a satisfying smattering of so many sights and experiences it's hard to narrow it all down into a short blog post. But it's time to say goodbye to the Netherlands and move on to our next destination - Germany. Before we go, here's …
Continue reading Netherlands on the fly – few words, fine photos
Texel Island, Netherlands Texel (pron. Tesel) Island was practicing responsible farming long before the word “sustainable” was even a word. The word has become so cliché that it hardly means anything anymore. Any business that uses cloth napkins instead of paper or changes out incandescent bulbs to LED lays claim to the word and displays …
The National Park system in America is known around the world for its stunning beauty and diverse landscapes. In fact, the granddaddy of the National Parks, the Grand Canyon celebrates its 100 year birthday this year. But go into any National Park and you will find a reason to wander and linger and savor every …
Continue reading Wandering 50 National Parks: A grieving mother’s journey
I can't tell you how excited I am to start my book tour next week. I wish I could say it is all about getting exposure for my book baby that was "born" on April 30th (official book release date), and certainly that's part of it. We will start with a stop in Norwich, …
Crete is a captivating and sometimes chaotic Greek island full of wackiness and wonder. A part of Greece, yet apart from Greece. Knit together by family, food and faith, this Mediterranean island stands on its own with its feet firmly planted in a culture that has evolved over 5000 years. In the five years of …
Melanie A Crane 