The next morning it’s well below freezing, there are 3-4 inches of snow on the ground, and it’s still dark at 7:45 when a bus pulls up to take me and a dozen other tourists to the staging area where we climb aboard our tundra buggy. It’s a ponderous over-sized vehicle with huge tires, ideal…
The following is the second of a 3-part story I wrote for the Columbus Dispatch and which I have included in my book, Travel Tales.The conclusion comes next time. * * * Michael Goodyear is a 40ish, friendly man clad in the standard unisex uniform for these parts: flannel shirt, jeans and thick-soled boots….
The following is the first third of a story I wrote for the Columbus Dispatch and which I have included in my book, Travel Tales. Parts 2 and 3 to follow. Suffice to say that this was probably the most unforgettable trip I’ve ever taken. * * * VIA Rail’s train #693 trundles out of…
This list is totally subjective and is presented in no particular order. And, of course, an experience can be memorable for me, but of no particular significance to you. That said, I’ll post six today and another six the next time. I’ll add a paragraph or two for each one just to expand a bit…