It is a small world we travel writers live in, three from this trip I met in Kenya a bit back. It sounds wonderful to truck around the world, care free, seeing amazing things. It is but the group you’re with makes all the difference in the world. This recent blitz through Lithuania, Latvia and St Petersburg was a wonderful experience, made so by traveling with great people.

I had my old buddy Lynn O’Rourke Hayes to keep me moving and smiling, such a pleasure! Peter Guttman was there to help me with my fascination of shooting pics, no better teacher than this award winning magician with a camera. The always up beat Lisa Sonne kept those moments of despair at bay, the smile always a delight. The one new face also was such a pleasure, Norma Davidoff, anytime or place, you were such a nice surprise. To all of you, many thanks!