Sorry for the delay, but here, at long last, is my Wimbledon resume. . OFF TO LONDON TO WATCH FEDERER TRYING TO BREAK RECORDS…HOWEVER Roger Federer is worried. That is the diagnosis of the eminent Belgrade psychologist, who also plays some tennis, Novak Djokovic. Considering his most recent egg laid in a significant nest, the … [Read more...] about Wimbledon 2008
Archives for 2008
FRENCH OPEN 2008
Sorry, kind readers. I know this is later than mail by pony express. But I’ve been having some health problems (nothing fatal) that slowed down my production. Nevertheless I’m sending French and Wimbedon resumes in the hope that you may enjoy looking back. Thank you for your patience. SAY IT AIN’T SO, JUSTINE ! PARIS – How dare she? How could … [Read more...] about FRENCH OPEN 2008
Peru 2008
At the end of May 2008 I participated in a marvelous 16 day adventure in Peru, joining seven other trekkers on a Geographic Expeditions journey to little known Inca ruins at Choquequirao and on to Machu Picchu. We went over spectacular mountain passes, camped for eight nights, trekked up and down, and up and down repeatedly, passing only Quechua villagers (no tourists on this … [Read more...] about Peru 2008
Trek Day Four
Route: Choquequirao to Maizal This was the hardest day of the trek in terms of physical challenge. First a hike out of the Choquequirao campground to the pass at 10,824′, followed by a descent of 5,592′ to the San Juan River where we had lunch. Then a steep trek up 3,500′ to our spectacular campground on the grounds of a family’s farm. It was a trek of ten miles. … [Read more...] about Trek Day Four
Trek Day Three
Choquequirao and Elizabeth’s 81st Birthday Beautiful clouds swirling over the mountains when we woke up to celebrate Elizabeth Burn’s 81st Birthday. This was our day to really spend time in Choquequirao “Cradle of Gold” in the Quechua language. This site remains 70% buried under cloud forest, a huge challenge to archaeologists. It is far more extensive than its sister … [Read more...] about Trek Day Three