The Suicide Cliffs of Saipan

“Banzai, banzai.” The cry rang through the air on the tiny island of Saipan as twenty thousand Japanese soldiers prepared … Continue reading The Suicide Cliffs of Saipan

Buying a Car in America

August 1977 Handsome Hubby, Cherished Child and I had survived the New York Blackout but knew we had … Continue reading Buying a Car in America

July 1977. Relocating and living in a foreign country is quite different from visiting. I had enjoyed an exciting … Continue reading The Great New York Blackout

April 1977. Never had a person been more excited than I, although the thrill of travel was diminished by the … Continue reading Start Spreading the Word…

Handsome Hubby and I arrived in Amsterdam too late to find accommodation. We didn’t care. We parked beside a quiet … Continue reading Land of Windmills – City of Canals

It takes just one hour to cross by ferry from Sweden to Denmark, and this time we knew what to … Continue reading Smorgasbord, Danish and a Fishy Tail

We felt an amazing sense of excitement when we finally crossed the border from Sweden into Norway. It seemed that … Continue reading Sailors, Ships and Sculpture

Land o’ Lakes If you live in Minnesota, you might think you live in the Land o’Lakes. After all, vehicle … Continue reading Sweden – Land o’ Lakes

1973 My beautiful Ford Classic was gone, sold to the man next door, its constant presence outside my own front … Continue reading Eine Kleine Nacht Abenteuer

1972 The long road home – from Auckland to Honolulu to Los Angeles. Hours and hours in the air. I … Continue reading Newfoundland