Now we’re cooking…

Tangents

Cartagena, Colombia Scene: Hotel room in Cartagena, Colombia Me (to Husband): “Hurry and get dressed! I signed us up for a salsa class.” (Despite being a non-cook, I often enroll Husband and me in cooking lessons when traveling. They are a great way to meet locals and...

Just say no

Tangents

Barcelona, Spain Adele was playing Barcelona for two evenings. I love a good hello from the other side, but not so much at ten times face value for a ticket. I asked Husband if he wanted to take a gamble. He said yes. Me: “Bring a book and let’s go.”Husband: “A...

Great communicators…almost always

Tangents

Quito, Ecuador Husband and I communicate well with each other. Except when we don’t. When we checked into our Quito hotel room, the conversation went something like this: Me: “Look! There’s a bunny!” Husband: “I just noticed that. A little black one.” Me: “He looks...

Welcome to Toronto…New York

Tangents

Denver, Colorado When we presented our boarding passes to the airport lounge attendant, she noted only first and business class passengers flying internationally are allowed access. “We’re flying to Toronto,” I said. “Exactly,” she replied. “I’m sorry.” Only after...

What was that you said?

Tangents

Dublin, Ireland Husband was perusing various tour options. “Here’s one that requires biking helmets,” he said. “I’m in,” I replied, imagining an idyllic pedal through the Irish countryside. I have to learn to listen better.  ...