I don't know what it is, I love seeing older cars at shows. It brings back memories and a smile to your face. No matter your age, we all are intrigued by cars. It doesn't matter ...they are for entertainment

Visiting these older castles in European countries makes me imagine what life was like back then. Topkapi Palace is one of those places where time stands still. Construction started in 1459 and took hundreds

The wonderful and photogenic Meerkat is a favorite of mine. Yes ....we can talk about how it is part of the Mongoose family and it originates from South Africa. But to me....they are a JOY to watch ....a

The morning was perfect for me to get some great photos of unusual clouds. I love seeing the afternoon storm clouds and fronts that come through during this time of year. I was walking and then I came

Thai Coconut Soup with Shrimp (Tom Kha Koong in Thai) is one of the most popular soups in Thailand and is also found in a good US/Thai restaurant. The flavors of the coconut milk, some sweetness from the

I was all braced for a storm last evening. The clouds were building rapidly. The sun was setting. There were weather warnings and then it all turned into a wonderful and colorful sunset. The colors were

Photographing Florida evening sunsets from the deck can be incredible. At times the sky can light up in the most brilliant orange/pink colors during the sunset. You never know until it happens and each

The adorable and infamous Woodpecker is striking with it's orange/red head and ever busy beak pecking a tree. It's chirp or singing is unmistakeable and when you here it, it makes you smile. Or maybe you

It's a joy to catch the butterflies and bees in action when they go from flower to flower transferring pollen. This day the Monarch butterflies were abundant amongst many different flowers. I used the

My cousin in Thailand has a few Rambai Fruit Trees in her garden. These little fruits are not only delicious, but are also healthy for you. The Rambai fruit has a juicy fruit, which on a simple level is

I wanted to share some of the birds that I see while out on my walks. With the latest lockdown in Florida, I usually go out for walks in the morning and late afternoon and very fortunate to have these

Exploring our past has always intrigued me. Imagining how people lived, where they lived and the means to survive. Today we look at the "underground city" of Derinkuyu in Turkey. There are literally

A cloudy cool day made me hungry for a fresh bowl of soup. I had to look and see what was in the fridge, cabinets and garden and come up with something warm and healthy. Tofu Soup sounded delicious, but

In another blog post we talked about the medicinal benefits of the Hibiscus Flower. Today we explore and actually cook with the Roselle Red plant. The Roselle Red Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants, high

I recently posted a blog about Prague Czech Republic. I loved the city architecture and cobblestone streets and rich history. In my travel to Sydney I think what fascinates me about different locations....the

For those who have never been to Prague-Czech Republic, you are missing out on one of the jewels of Europe and I would say the "Paris of Central Europe". Why so...? Prague, untouched from the

Our county zoo opened and of course we had to abide by the time limit invitations and social distancing and masking. However, this almost made the zoo a place of "your own". It was scarcely crowded even

The modernization of the historical tobacco plant has been a subject of debate in western society for decades. The west took a plant that was used for centuries as medicine, added chemicals and addictive

We have all seen the beautiful sunflower fields as we drive around. The bright yellow colors of the flower is natures way of telling us something. The sunflower has become more popular than ever as a

I was intrigued in my last visit to Thailand at the amount of Mulberry trees we had locally. I always enjoyed this delicious berry growing up. My mother would use in jams or juices and to me it was always