Category: animals
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Costa Rica: Pura Vida!
I will not do justice to the amazing trip I had to Costa Rica in March 2024: I simply waited too long to write and my memories are less clear. Yet, I don’t want to lose the pictures and mark the journey. I traveled with my daughter to a yoga retreat on the Pacific side…
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Ithaca: Cass Park
Recently my dog Riley and I wandered around Ithaca’s Cass Park for an hour. 25 years of memories greeted me at every turn! My kids growing up with soccer, swimming, skating and playgrounds. So many walks and runs with my friends. The dog park for Riley. Dragon Boat and Cascadilla Boat Club. The giant turtle…
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Elephants
Caroline found a tour to visit an elephant sanctuary. We believe these beautiful animals were treated well, but anyone going on an elephant tour should do independent research to be sure. When I looked into the eye of 72 yo elephant names Abuela, I felt like our souls connected. I was feeling vulnerable anyway: missing…
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Animals of Bangalore
When I was in Qatar I saw many cats wandering the streets that did not seem to have homes. In Bangalore, it seems to be dogs in this role. I understand on the ILSc campus the dogs are treated like community dogs, with many people contributing to their care, including vet visits, vaccines and food.…