Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker
Farewell Peru
Machu Picchu & Pisac, Peru
Christmas in Lima, Peru
Quito, Ecuador – Part 2
The Secret Symphony of the Streets of Lima, Peru
When I arrived in Lima, Peru, I was struck by the cacophony and craziness of the roads, in this country which boasts a traffic fatality rate that is 10 times that of Canada. From our Arequipa Avenue apartment we have…
Book Review: American Kingpin
American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road by Nick Bilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great example of how to do narrative nonfiction well. Luckily for the author, there were written records…
The Catch 22 of Access for People With Disabilities
As I enter my 9th week since breaking my leg I’m finding it increasingly difficult to stay upbeat. I’m still not allowed to do any weight bearing, still reliant on a combination of mobility scooter and crutches. And the daily frustrations…
Why I Can’t Go Visit My Friends Outside of London
I have learned, in the past 7 weeks since breaking my leg and renting a mobility scooter, about Zen and the Art of Motor Scooter Patience. But sometimes that patience is pushed to the breaking point, and now, I’m afraid,…
London Cultural Experiences
It has been a busy couple of weeks since my last post. My good friend, Sharon, continued the tradition we’ve had for over three decades of her coming to visit me anywhere in the world I live. It was lovely…