Kiwis and Fairy Bread

Mike and Ellen's Travel Adventures

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  • Chicago to San Francisco: A spiritual experience

    Chicago to San Francisco: A spiritual experience

    17-19 June 2025 On Wednesday the 18th of June Mike and I looked out the window of our Amtrak sleeper cabin and watched the landscape of our country change dramatically. It was a quiet, humbling and spiritual experience. We were in awe. As Mike took photographs, I wrote phrases in my journal, a fifty two page epic poem. It seems appropriate that I recount the experience not in my usual prose style, but in the lyrical way in which I felt it. Here are some excerpts. A Gray sky Our reflection in the rain washed window. Red houses in Flat… Read more

  • To Our Readers: we’re going dark again (and we have a favor to ask)

    To Our Readers: we’re going dark again (and we have a favor to ask)

    21 June 2025 Our apologies for being a bit behind on our posts. They take a long time to write, edit and select photographs, and we have really been enjoying San Francisco. We ask your patience as we catch up. In reality we are leaving today for Yosemite, where we hear there is very little cell and internet service. To those of you who have already or who choose to comment: We love hearing from you! However, could you please sign your comment with your first name or initial? We are having trouble figuring out who you are! See you… Read more