Veronica James's Blog, page 170
July 22, 2014
Sir, Yes Sur! Driving the California Coast
The images look unbelievable, but they are real and they are spectacular. This is Big Sur.
Waves crashing against the craggy coast, mist drifting up mountains that rise abruptly from the sea, bridges impossibly clinging to cliffs…
A perfect day trip ending with elephant seals… CONTINUE READING >>
July 20, 2014
Creatures of the Costa Rican Night
When the sun sets in Costa Rica, the jungle comes to life!
Join your GypsyNesters on a walk through a world of amorous amphibians, screeching owls, hidden-away bats and the other creatures that lurk in the dark of Costa Rica… CONTINUE READING >>
July 17, 2014
Sometimes a Girl’s Gotta Get Away
Don’t get me wrong – I love being with David. We’re pretty much together 24/7 and it’s seldom a problem with us.
We work hard on keeping our relationship fresh (to varying degrees, of course!) and continue to try new things together.
But sometimes a girl… CONTINUE READING >>
July 15, 2014
The Macabre Human Bone Church of Sedlec, Czech Republic
Inside the walls of this seemingly peaceful little church is a gallery so ghastly, it must be seen to be believed.
We had heard stories about this place, but words — nor pictures — can begin to explain what it was like walking through the doors.
Human bones from tens of thousands of people adorn the walls and ceiling, in inexplicable formations.
Strings of… CONTINUE READING >>
The Sedlec Ossuary, Czech Republic
How can this possibly be explained? Follow us inside one of the creepiest places we’ve seen in our travels!: or enlarge video
July 13, 2014
Eating (and Drinking) Our Way Through Newfoundland
As with everything about life in Newfoundland, the food revolves around the sea.
David kisses a cod!
In fact, seafood is the main reason that settlers from Europe came to the island in the first place.
See all the wonderful ways Newfoundland prepares the catch of the day!… CONTINUE READING >>
July 10, 2014
The GypsyNesters Get Married! The Story of Our Goofy Wedding
We wanted a small wedding – and thank God it was!Honestly, David (we’ll call him The Beanpole) wouldn’t have made it through otherwise.
It still strikes us strange that The Beanpole, who by that time had appeared on stage in front of hundreds of thousands of people as a musician, could be so nervous.
ust look at the body language! Have you EVER seen a more uncomfortable groom? Sheesh.
Our ideal wedding was… CONTINUE READING >>
July 8, 2014
Catalina Cart Blanche
Like the early Californian explorers, we approached Catalina by boat.
Steaming out of Long Beach Harbor past The Queen Mary, we were intrepid sailors in our air-conditioned, high-speed ferry complete with snack bar, lounge and cinematic classic on the big screen.
Arrrgh, the briny deep, matey.
Upon disembarking… CONTINUE READING >>
July 6, 2014
Florence on the Fly
Widely heralded as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Firenza is the center of Italy’s art universe, and home to many of the world’s greatest masterpieces.Florence has treasures that could take days, weeks, months, years, or perhaps a lifetime to fully explore… CONTINUE READING >>
July 3, 2014
Oh My Aching Feet! Cobblestones, Comfort & Flight-induced Cankles
Yup, it’s time for another women “of a certain age” post from me. So far I’ve overshared about stray hairs, arm flaps, botox, and mammograms – so why stop now, right?This time it’s about my feet and cankles – yuck, I know, but it’s life and if I don’t overshare, who’s going to?
So here goes – some frank talk (but no gross pictures, promise), a little bit of whining and a solution or two… CONTINUE READING >>
