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Look back on Glacier Park's history going back millions of years. The mountains we admire today began forming 170 million years ago as ancient rocks forced themselves eastward up and over younger rock strata. Glacier has some of the finest fossilized examples of early life found anywhere on Earth.

WHAT A glorious entry into Sydney Harbour at dawn this morning...... we are so excited, we are reprising our bridge climb! Just had a picnic in the wind at the Sydney Opera House....made new friends who live in Melbourne, where we'll be in a couple days.

THE APPLE CAPITAL of the world has a nice rhyming nickname. It also offers a get-away both soothing and exciting. Julian, California, a small, quaint mountain town in southern California, offers history, fun hotels, shopping, scenery and perhaps the best fruit pies in the state.

When I became an honorary Maori -- at a magical ceremony in the hills of Waimaramara.......I received ta moko. My designs represent nature and grandmothers! Yes, I stuck out my tongue and I won a music stick competition involving faster-and-faster rhythms, passing the sticks left and right, changing hands in a circle of six people. When one drops a stick, he must drop out of the circle. I was the last standing in the circle!

Every memorable novel begins with memorable people. Writer Christene Meyers shares how years of travel, theater, music, friendships and life's unexpected moments inspired the colorful cast of Lilian's Last Dance. It's a behind-the-scenes look at where fictional characters really come from -- and why readers often see a little of themselves in every one.

Cygnet Theater in Old Town is a fantastic night out, with a stop at nearby Hacienda de las Rosas Winery before or after. 'A CHRISTMAS...

Travel writer Christine Myers, founder of WhereIsCookie.com, invites readers on a passionate journey far beyond the pages of a travel blog. Lillian's Last Dance is a sweeping love triangle that spans the vineyards of France, the mysteries of Peru, and the wide-open American West. Now available as both a paperback and an e-book on Amazon, this unforgettable novel blends romance, adventure, and the life-changing choices that shape our destinies.

From iconic film landmarks to sweeping city views, Hollywood is more than just a name on a sign it’s the heartbeat of entertainment history. Whether you’re chasing cinematic nostalgia or soaking in California sunshine, Hollywood delivers an unforgettable blend of culture, glamour, and adventure.

ON THE TRAIL of local color and detail for the book, "Lilian's Last Dance," my late husband Bill Jones and I traveled to Hawaii, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois and many other states. We learned so much about the United States, obscure details I'd have never found had we not been researching our characters. Often, our fictional characters and real people interlaced as we researched "Lilian's Last Dance."

European travels took us to Paris to Gertrude Stein's home Click here ==> Lilian's Last Dance The legendary Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas made many Atlantic crossings, and are cameos in "Lilian's Last Dance." STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS Crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth II was part of the fun research for "Lilian's Last Dance." Here William Jones and Christene Meyers enjoy! CREATION of "Lilian's Last Dance" took many years and trips

'LILIAN'S LAST DANCE' OUT ON AMAZON! The cover of "Lilian's Last Dance" is a collaboration: Cookie collected photos by Keller and Bill's cowboy watercolor. Celeste Barnett did the design. Racy historical novel now available to readers "...a marvelous romp through the history of film and performance, with a pure love for the stage, in whatever form it presents itself.....You'll love Lilian!" Acclaimed writer Ruth Rudner on “Lilian’s Last Dance.” STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS P

Travel writer Christine Myers, founder of WhereIsCookie.com, invites readers on a passionate journey far beyond the pages of a travel blog. Lillian's Last Dance is a sweeping love triangle that spans the vineyards of France, the mysteries of Peru, and the wide-open American West. Now available as both a paperback and an e-book on Amazon, this unforgettable novel blends romance, adventure, and the life-changing choices that shape our destinies.

NOVEL TELLS STORY OF EARLY AMERICAN FILM, STAGE STRUCK PERFORMERS, LOVE, REVENGE, WITH WORLD TRAVEL AND MORE -- Montana outlaws, California connections, Paris, London, actors, painters, bank robbers Lively characters from France, England, Hawaii, Australia and the U.S. are featured in "Lilian's Last Dance," on its way to eBooks Wednesday! Editor's Note, 2025: The novel is available by contacting the author directly at: whereiscookienow@gmail.com STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS P

Red Lodge, Montana, offers spectacular scenery and one of the world's most stunning drives.

Rome is a destination that belongs on every traveler's bucket list. From the awe-inspiring Colosseum and the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum to unforgettable Italian cuisine and hidden neighborhood treasures, the Eternal City offers an experience unlike anywhere else in the world. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Rome invites you to slow down, savor every bite, and discover history around every corner. At WhereIsCookie.com, we'll help you uncover both the iconic