One year ago today, we went to the Humane Society and brought home our sweet boy Porter. Still reeling from the loss of our beloved Maddy, we knew that having a new fur face would help heal our hearts and bring life back into our house.
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The temples of Egypt were awe-inspiring for their incredible artwork, intricate carvings, and sheer enormity. It is sad for us to see the news coming out of the country these days, and we are glad we got to experience it as it was, but that civilization has been around for thousands of years and I am confident it will continue for another thousand. Our thoughts are with the people during this terrible struggle for democracy.
The Joy of Long-Term Friends
We recently spent a long weekend with our friends, Ron & Dario and Dave & Anne. Having camped solo so far this year, it was an excellent reminder of the joy of camping with friends. Shared meal preparation, good food and wine and conversations around the fire made for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. We’ve known all of these friends for years, shared triumphs and tragedies, and often words were not necessary, the mere presence of longtime friends was enough.
The Imperial Citadel of Hue
Hue is the former capital of Vietnam, situated nearly in the center of the country. It is an easy city to get a hang of, split down the middle by the Perfume River, boarded by an appealing boardwalk. The weather is infamously bad, with the Truong Son Mountains seeming to bring in frequent drizzle, but it is a relatively pleasant town with inexpensive lodging, good restaurants, and lots of sightseeing opportunities.
Remnants of the war for sale on the boardwalk.
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There isn’t a lot left of the ancient Cham ruins at My Son, but from the rubble it’s easy to imagine how impressive the site must have been.
The Black Hills of South Dakota
The Black Hills was a frequent haunt of my childhood vacations, but Jim had never been there. A few years ago on our road-trip around the United States, we made time to explore this fascinating area of the country.
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Africa, we never get tired of visiting there. Although most people are fascinated with the Big 5 and huge herds of animals moving across the plains, the birds of Africa are as colorful and unique as their larger companions.
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Foto Friday from Oregon. Love my black dogs!
What Does Travel Insurance Include?
When you’re booking travel insurance you will notice that there are all sorts of different policies and levels of cover available. From fleet insurance to cruise travel insurance, single-trip to annual cover, there are various types of cover to provide the right level of protection to suit your trip and your budget.
Exactly what is included in your travel insurance policy will of course depend on your insurance provider, the type of trip you are taking and whether or not you have added any extras. Here are some of the main features that you should look out for when organizing travel insurance:
Medical Expenses: To protect against the cost of medical attention or hospital stays.
Personal Liability: In case you accidentally cause an injury to another person or damage their property, which could lead to them suing you. You can also include cover for legal expenses.
Personal Accident: A slip and fall attorney gwinnett county explains that in the case of an accident that leads to permanent disability or death, a good travel insurance policy will provide financial cover.
Holiday Cancellation or Missed Departure: Should you fall ill, sustain an injury or if personal circumstances prevent you from going on holiday, you can often claim the expense of your booking through your travel insurance. Similarly, you can add protection for a missed departure and claim the cost of your missed flight or for additional travel expenses.
Other key features include failure of carrier, loss of hotel facilities and hijack, as well as cover for lost or stolen possessions.
Additional cover should also be sought if you are planning a winter sports holiday or a cruise, and specialist policies are also available for weddings and business trips. So it’s well worth doing your research to ensure you and your party are fully covered, if nothing else, just for complete peace of mind.
Whatever type of travel insurance you’re looking for, from winter sports or cruise travel insurance to standard holiday cover, you will find a wide range of insurance policies through Thomas Cook Extras. Visit the website at thomascook.com and click on the ‘Extras’ tab to find out more and to book your travel insurance online.
Peace in Nature
The sun shown brightly overhead as I swayed in my hammock. Fish jumped for flies and the only sound was the whistle-like singing of the birds in the trees. Dappled sunlight reflected off the water as I soaked in the beauty of the lake. And I remembered why I love backpacking.
