Category Archives: Travels

Patriotism…..

Posted on September 29, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

……is a  funny thing. I realized that at the football game last night. After living overseas for almost 8 years, and only flying back for month-long holidays and a mad scramble to visit family and friends, I felt more like a … Continue reading →

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Snapshots of England – London – Day One

Posted on May 28, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

During my five wonderful days spent visiting my daughter and her husband just outside of London, we spent two days in the city.  Just enough for a taste without being overwhelmed by how much there is to see and do … Continue reading →

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A Thoroughly English Experience

Posted on May 16, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

Palm Sunday – rain and the forecast of more.  And do we stay at home, comfortably curled up with a blanket and a good book?  Of course not.  There are things to be done and places to be seen while … Continue reading →

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Snapshots of England – Hughenden Manor

Posted on May 13, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

I am almost over my not-so-lovely English cold, and mostly sorted out on my time zones, so I guess it’s about time I gave you a taste of my wonderful springtime visit to southern England. I spent five days visiting … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Tramp In The Woods

Posted on April 20, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

……..take two. Had this all done and presses the wrong button. Posting via iPad app is more complicated than on the computer……grrrrr! What is a weed? A plant that is growing where you don’t want it, and is often quite … Continue reading →

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Lovin” The Green. Morning of the First Day

Posted on April 19, 2014 by kuwaitquilter

I can’t believe how green it is here in England! After being so used to brown and white, it is almost a shock to the eyes. But I’m sure I will survive……. with pleasure. As I arrived late at night, … Continue reading →

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What an Adventure!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Two years ago, if you told me I would be waiting for a bus in the snow in Eastern Russia, I would have laughed.  Ten years ago, I would have said you were crazy.  I had spent a month in the … Continue reading →

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Moscow Metro – An Unusual Art Gallery

Posted on June 13, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

I was lucky with the Metro tour Tuesday afternoon – there were only four of us there – John from Columbia, Lynne and Winston from New York, and myself.  Elena, the guide was quite happy to have just a few … Continue reading →

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Moscow, Day Two

Posted on June 11, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Last night, as I was writing my blog in the hotel bar (where the electrical plug-ins are), I met two wonderful couples from Manitoba, Canada.  I had an evening of good company, lots of laughs, and one more beer than … Continue reading →

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First Impressions of Bangkok

Posted on April 3, 2013 by kuwaitquilter

Wow – where to begin? The heat and humidity.  It hits you like a wall, especially when you aren’t used to it.  It envelopes you like another skin.  I’d forgotten the feel of being totally warm, totally immersed in a … Continue reading →

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