Sam Warren

Lhasa Chengguanqu

Lhasa is a city and administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. Lhasa, which means "Land of the Gods" and is over 1,300 years old, sits in a valley right next to the Lhasa River. In the eastern part of the city, near the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor neighborhood, Tibetan influence is still strong and evident and it is common to see traditionally dressed Tibetans engaged on a kora (a clockwise circumambulation or walk around the Jokhang Temple), often spinning prayer wheels.

Delightful Douro River Cruise

My husband and I had a delightful Douro River cruise in Portugal and Spain. Thanks to Sam's sterling organizational skills, we were able to enjoy a worry free holiday. Since we arrived a day early, Sam suggested a hotel in the main square of Porto (our starting point), and close to the Douro River and its wide walking boulevard. We could enjoy the cafes, bars, mimes, gelato stands, ferry boats passing, etc. From there the trip only got better. We...

By Sandy Dixon

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