Wine | Crush on the WorldCrush on the World

I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.

Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.

Henry Nilsson

The Whiny Wino

Whenever I mentioned I was going to Bordeaux, the response was almost automatic… “You must visit the Cité du Vin!” The what? Apparently,...

Joanna

Feb 168 min read

In my last post, I talked about what I really love ( and don’t love ) about Paris… but really, what I should have done was sum it all up...

Joanna

Feb 156 min read

When we returned the rental car, everything was, of course , perfect. Gas tank full / clean / no damage. I signed the return invoice,...

Joanna

Feb 147 min read

I know I blether on and on and on about the cold, but it’s a major contributing factor into why I leave Canada in the winter. Sure,...

Joanna

Feb 96 min read

We did manage to eventually escape Colmar in our vehicle… but not until later on in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t as...

Joanna

Feb 77 min read

So I left Middelburg… I was pretty sad to say goodbye to Tom and Merel, especially after reconnecting after all this time. 25 years is a...

Joanna

Feb 66 min read

My trip down memory lane continued… and at times, I have to admit, it tends to become a little all-encompassing. ~ Yes, I love to...

Joanna

Apr 26, 20247 min read

One thing about integrating myself back into Western civilization that I felt was difficult to come to terms with was the excessive use...

Joanna

Apr 25, 20247 min read

I'm not always the brightest star in the sky, and my intelligence seems to plummet further when I'm off exploring the world. I think I'm...

Joanna

Dec 13, 20227 min read

Ugh... the dreaded day had finally arrived. My 50th birthday. It's a tough one, suddenly realizing that you're old. I remember feeling...

Joanna

Oct 25, 20226 min read

I have a lot of problems. I am fully aware of this. Two of my primary issues are; 1. I think it’s going to be incredibly easy to lose...

Joanna

Apr 4, 20224 min read