Category Archives: Travelogues

Travel Theme: Street Markets

Posted on May 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Ailsa at Wheresmybackpack presented another photo challenge this week – street markets. I couldn’t think of anywhere I’d photographed one, and then I remembered our trip to Beijing. We started out shopping for souvenirs and gifts down the main shopping street, … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Retirement itself, Travelogues | Tagged Beijing, China, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Street market | 44 Comments

Edinburgh Travelogue

Posted on May 16, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Well it’s the middle of the month, and I promised myself I’d post travelogues regularly (I’m thinking monthly). I’m trying to get a little more organized with my blogging. This time, I’m posting about one of my favorite places. There isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations, Travelogues | Tagged Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, family, lifestyle, Memories, photography, photos, Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, Robert Burns, Royal Mile, Scotland, Scott Monument, Travel | 21 Comments

Delaware River Sojourn Travelogue

Posted on April 15, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

My beloved is always looking for a new river to paddle. I tend to be a still-water kind of gal myself, but I’m game for a river paddle when I’m in experienced company. We grew up near the Delaware River, yet … Continue reading →