Mrs Bear and I return to Ireland after about five years. This visit is prompted by a cousin who has … Continue reading Medieval Kilkenny, Ireland

Before reviewing our time in Sintra, a few thoughts about Portugal. First, the people, and the country, seem happy and … Continue reading Sintra, Portugal

Before writing about Lisbon, a few digressions about getting back into international travel. This is our first overseas trip in … Continue reading Lisbon, Portugal

There is a river that winds on forever I’m going to see where it leads … There is a mountain … Continue reading “Ends of the Earth” by Lord Huron

Duluth, Minnesota is geographically a very strategic city … And if you are a USA road warrior, you will find … Continue reading Duluth, Minnesota

I think it is fair to say that everyone who visits Banff expects to include a visit to Lake Louise … Continue reading Lake Louise … Banff National Park

While Mrs Bear ascended to the mountain vistas above Banff, I took the path more travelled: The trail along the … Continue reading Local Art along Banff’s River Bow Trail

49 years ago, Mrs Bear was not yet Mrs Bear. She accompanied me from New York to my hometown in … Continue reading Banff

Leaving Waterton National Park, we took backroad highways and ascended into the Canadian Rockies. Once again, I was struck by … Continue reading The Canadian Road to Banff: Kananaskis County

From Billings, Montana, we turned W/NW and drove backroads toward the Canadian border. I had initially hoped to bring Mrs … Continue reading Driving from Pennsylvania to Banff … Stop Five: Waterton Lakes National Park