Author Archives: Ursula A new day is full of promise. As is the New Year. In theory, we can start again fresh. In practice of course, the dawn is just a continuation of time. Still, climbing up a sand dune in Erg Chebb in Morocco, not far from the Algerian border, filled me with hope. I had walked into […]  I’m sure I’m not alone in drawing parallels between the end of the year and the end of a day. And, seeing camel trains always makes me think of the Christmas story of the three wise men. This year, my gift to myself was a trip to one of my long-time dream-destinations: Morocco. My three […]  I’ve said it before: being on and around the waters of Vembanad Lake in Kerala, South India had a soporific effect on me (see: On the Kerala Backwaters). The heat – and the haze that the heat produced on the water – and soft chugging of the motors of the river traffic had me feeling like […]  I ♥️ Sydney! Not only is it an aesthetically beautiful city, but every part of it is home to encapsulated memories I’ve collected over many years. I get into Sydney at least four times a year: for dance, music, theatre, and/or to catch up with former work friends. One of the great joys of not […]  I had forgotten how much I love Paris! It felt like forever since I had spent time in that wonderful city – and indeed, my last post from there dates to the summer of 2010 (see: Just another Monday Morning) . These days, I never know how I’m going to feel after squashy plane trips. […] |
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