Here in Vermont summers are brief as is, but weeks of non-stop rain and cool evening temps have meant that the already limited open-water swim season is slipping away from me. I enjoy few things more than swimming in a lake. When I drive past a body of water, with diamonds of sunlight dancing on the surface I get the same feeling that often sweeps over me when I see a hot fudge sundae with peppermint stick ice cream!
One early evening as I swam in the pond that is my usual destination for warm weather swimming, a great blue heron flying low to the water passed within inches of my head, bobbing out of the water. The great prehistoric looking bird and I were eyeball to eyeball for the shadow of an instant. It was a moment that could not have been planned.
I am heading to the gym instead of the pond and it helps, got to get those endorphins wherever I can, but it's just not the same.
Autumn Is On It's Way!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THIS ONE! A fabulous opportunity to experience the foliage of New England while we explore the hills and lakes of the area. Our lodge provides comfortable accomodation and fantastic meals at the end of the day.
Going Paperless in 2009
Beginning in 2009 Explorations in Travel will no longer be mailing out a paper brochure. You can find all of our offerings online on our website. Updates on our adventures will be included in our monthly newsletter.
Daughters of the Earth Gathering
August 7-10, 2008
A Women's Tribal Event
Earthlands in Petersham, Massachusetts
Check out the website to learn about other events and activities for women.
Women Over 40 are entertaining!
Debbie Zipp co-founded with Jan Bina, Claire Callaway and Judith Drake the for-profit production company IN THE TRENCHES PRODUCTIONS whose films must star a woman over 40.
To Insure or Not Insure
Renting a car when you're away from home? Should you take out additional insurance that is offered by the car rental company? Before you leave home check with your own auto insurance company and the credit card company you'll be using to find out if you already have adequate insurance to cover you in the event of an accident or theft. More importantly find out what is NOT covered. If you're renting a car online, insurance may be offered to you. This is often a third party company, not the rental company from which you are getting the car from. Dealing with a claim is going to be more complicated should you opt for the third party offer. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has an informative website to help you think about what you need when it comes to rental insurance.
Getting The Most Out Of Your Tank
Read about the latest in fuel cells and natural gas for cars. Learn more about the hybrids that are available.
Got Your Passport?
Not only is a passport necessary for travel to locations outside the U.S. (and that list is growing) having your passport keeps identity thieves from getting it instead! Stolen ID info has been used to open passports, but it can't be done if a passport already exists in your name.
2009 Tasty Sampler
Belize-Beaches, snorkeling, ruins, wildlife! February 13-22, 2009. Only 3 spaces are available for this fabulous adventure.
The Best of Bulgaria
Get your mouth watering? Contact me for more information.
Ebook Available
Debbie Jacobs the founder of Explorations in Travel had written a book to help owners of fearful dogs learn how to work with them. It is available online on the Fearful Dogs Website.
