Travel Pursuits — a glimpse from Key West, January 2012
Tag: Ann Kirkland
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – Up, up and away — to the muddle and mystery of India
A quick note before a bunch of us take off for India. Lots of preparation – reading, movies, visa, shots, packing, repacking. But how does one prepare emotionally for India? I don’t know. I am going, I hope, with an open heart and mind and no expectations of making sense of […]
TRAVEL PURSUITS – Vietnam, hmmm?
I (Gary Schoepfel) am afflicted with an advanced case of wanderlust. So, when Ann Kirkland mentioned Vietnam, I found myself accepting before she completed her invitation to accompany another Classical Pursuit’s trip. “Of course, of course” was my immediate and enthusiastic response. After accepting, I took pause. “Vietnam.” Hmmm? The […]
ON THE ROAD WITH ANN – In Search of the Newfoundland Soul
I had hoped to write day by day from St. John’s and from Eastport. Full days and lack of Internet access prevented that. So much for On the Road with Ann. This was my second visit to Newfoundland. My enchantment with The Rock (as NL is commonly called) continues to […]
VIDEO – First foray from a somewhat nervous Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith is retired from a career in financial services. He had never studied literature or been in a book club when he first showed up at Toronto Pursuits in July 2007. He has become a regular. From his home in Toronto, Andrew reflects on why he decided to give it a […]
VIDEO – What keeps Gary Schoepfel, veteran discussion leader, coming back for more?
Gary has led discussions at Toronto Pursuits almost from its inception and has been on the road to Italy (twice), Paris, Cornwall (twice), Greece, Santa Fe, and Quebec City (3 times). He is on deck for Vietnam and Cambodia in 2012. Why does he do it?