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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
What a dame my mother was -- singing 'without no pants on'
A mother's love of all things theatrical inspires lifelong affection for drama, movies, costumes and the Land of Make Believe Rudolph...
Christene Meyers
Aug 22, 20136 min read
Lyle Lovett is a shining star at Humphreys, boat people and all
Concerts by the bay attract sell-out crowds to picturesque venue "If I had a boat / I'd go out on the ocean / And if I had a pony / I'd...
Christene Meyers
Aug 20, 20135 min read
Violence in Egypt concerns travelers to this wondrous place
Throughout Egypt, handsome and friendly children greeted American visitors who wonder if they are safe now. Friendship with brilliant...
Christene Meyers
Aug 16, 20135 min read
At home in both Montana, California, with nature's bounty to welcome
What is home? Two places capture the hearts of our traveling team Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our...
Christene Meyers
Aug 13, 20134 min read
Happy birthday to me as I count my blessings
This birthday, Keller takes Cookie sailing off La Jolla Shores. Ringing in another year brings time for reflection, joy, humor and...
Christene Meyers
Aug 9, 20134 min read
Montanan is home on the range
Lions and tigers and bears, oh, my (all but the tigers and plenty more in the Beartooths of Big Sky Country) Home, home on the range,...
Christene Meyers
Aug 6, 20137 min read
Crazy Mountain Inn treats guests to rustic rooms, stellar view, tasty pie
The family run Crazy Mountain Inn makes ends meet over the rainbow in the small Montana town of Martinsdale. Guest house, cafe in the...
Christene Meyers
Aug 2, 20134 min read
Bair museum presents intimate look at a Montana family's taste and fortune
The Bair family home in tiny Martinsdale may be toured, its treasures viewed. Montana sheep baron Bair made millions; daughters' left...
Christene Meyers
Jul 30, 20136 min read
Baby Christena has Hillary's "Village" behind her, meeting her Down Syndrome handicap head on
Child born with Down Syndrome sparks love, unity, courage in Cosgriffe family Christena's auntie Misha bestowed a pretty new dress!...
Christene Meyers
Jul 26, 20136 min read
Our language includes bountiful gifts from the sea
We've borrowed many terms from life aboard ships; whether you "know the ropes" or not, come have fun If you "know the ropes" you have...
Christene Meyers
Jul 23, 20135 min read
Happy trails to a well-rounded guy who never lost his love of Montana
Remembering 'Uncle Cog' for his wry wit, Harry A. Cosgriffe,above right, poses with his siblings, circa 1930.From left, Richard...
Christene Meyers
Jul 19, 20137 min read
Come fly with us -- at magical Torrey Pines Gliderport
San Diego venue plays host to international adventurers A gorgeous, golden afternoon brings out gliders galore to the famed Torrey Pines...
Christene Meyers
Jul 16, 20134 min read
A dog's life can include travel!
Nick enjoys a romp at Harrah's Rincon near San Diego. Make your journey fun, safe and smooth sailing when you're traveling with...
Christene Meyers
Jul 12, 20135 min read
Water's healing, hypnotic presence shapes, soothes, nourishes
"The water's running free and it's waiting there for me.... cool, clear water." Here, at Black's Beach in northern San Diego County, a...
Christene Meyers
Jul 9, 20133 min read
Flowers for all seasons find a place in our hearts
The blossoms that bloom in the spring -- tra la -- here on a lovely street in La Jolla, Calif. BOWERS OF BUDS TAKE A BOW AS SUMMER...
Christene Meyers
Jul 5, 20133 min read
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