A traveler, born in Alaska and who lives in Hawaii, looking to explore and find meaning in the world.
One who loves music, art, dancing, people, animals and history and not necessarily in that order. A retired drama, dance and special education teacher finding her way in this world. Believes in God, the good of humanity and in a peaceful existence.

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Malaysia
Well, on the road again. This time to Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. Working with Orangutans and Pygmy Elephants. Was suppose to go to Rwanda, Madagascar and Mauritius for gorilla trekking and to work with lemurs, but due to ebola in the Rwanda area earlier this year I had a change of plans. So now going…
Malta
The ferry to Malta was easy to take. Little choppy but not really a problem. The ride was 2 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival my host met me and drove me to my stay in SengleaI chose to stay in Senglea rather than Valetta because his reviews were real good and seemed like it…
Happy Birthday
My Mt Etna hike was all that I hoped it would be. On our hike there was a family with roots from Wakayama, the same place my family is from in Japan. That was interesting. The mother’s mom and dad live in Wakayama and she married and moved to England with a Spanish husband and…