On the Road with Ann — In Saga Country
We are in saga country! Njal’s saga. I have never breathed air this fresh. It makes me want to inhale […]
On the Road with Ann
On the Road with Ann — Nature on Display
You are, no doubt, hearing more about Bardabunga in Canada and the U.S. than we are here. Our climatic concerns
On the Road with Ann — A Fabulous Evening at Harpa Hall
Tonight far surpassed our expectations. Renowned soprano Lilja Gudmundsdottir and world-acclaimed bass Bjarni Thor Kristinsson, accompanied by a great pianist,
On the Road with Ann — Touching Down in Iceland
My first impressions of Iceland were that I found it reminiscent of Newfoundland. And yes, they do wear Icelandic sweaters.
Thoughts from Day Two of Toronto Pursuits 2014
Another wonderful day at Toronto Pursuits! Tonight we had a great dinner (after an amazing Indian lunch). We spent some
Ventanas in Concert at Toronto Pursuits
We had an amazing concert from Ventanas tonight. Ventanas incorporates upbeat Bulgarian dance tunes, Greek, Lebanese, Turkish, Ukrainian and Sephardic love songs
Thoughts from the First Day of Toronto Pursuits 2014
The first full day of Toronto Pursuits was a great success. It was great to see and meet some of
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – Dubai’s Cultural Metamorphosis (Part 2)
THE PLACE In just a few short decades Dubai has been transformed from a sleepy trading village into a regional
Religion in Dubai
[Editor’s note – Ann has been sending dispatches on her experiences in Dubai, and I am compiling these into blog