Albuquerque by way of Las Vegas is like detox by way of a binge; it takes a while to come back to your baseline. Nearly 24 hours after landing at Sunport International Airport I feel like myself again. And I particularly like the self looking out over the Sandia Mountains in a small village in … Continue reading
These cookies have become a family favorite treat – and a guiltless one at that. These wonderful cookies inspired by my friend from Down Under are high in fiber (very filling), low in sugar (who doesn’t need less sugar?) and are great for using up leftover bits of seeds, nuts and dried fruits from your … Continue reading
Inspired by yet another celebrity chef, this time Michael Symon, I prepared my own version of his Salsa Verde. I had planned a roasted chicken for dinner and wanted to use up some leftover fresh herbs. This tangy fresh tasting salsa is the perfect accompaniment to the bird. I was wary of making too much … Continue reading
Birthplace of our nation’s third president, Albemarle County is a place where the houses have names. This is horse country Virginia and it’s awfully pretty in the fall. Just over 100 miles southwest of DC, away from the hustle and bustle of politics and pontiffs, Charlottesville is safely nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge … Continue reading
Thanks again to Team Nepal for being so enthusiastic and willing to be a part of this video project. We hope you enjoy seeing Habitat’s “love in action” approach to team building and house building. Special thanks to our small army of our supporters. We couldn’t have done this without you! Click here to watch … Continue reading
Well, the first video is hot off the virtual press! I am most honored to introduce you to Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village Team Nepal (Leknath, Pokhara, Sept. – Oct. 2012). They are sure to entertain you with their stories and demonstrations of their unique contributions. If you have ever wondered how to build a simple decent … Continue reading
The best part about traveling, in my opinion, is the opportunity to engage intimately with people of another culture. Nepal has been nothing short of amazing in large part because of our home building experience with Habitat for Humanity Nepal. Had we simply been tourists (and there’s plenty to do if you’re here on vacation) … Continue reading
Our introduction to the Chitwan National Park in south central Nepal was a spectacular safari atop the back of an elephant looking for animals in the park. We saw rhino, crocodile, monkeys and scads of birds including peacocks. How can you top that? Turns out you can! Just when you thought this is as good … Continue reading
What do you call a day that begins with a flight over Mt. Everest and ends with a safari on the back of an elephant? Saturday in Nepal! Six of our eleven member team arrived at the Tigerlands Resort on the edge of the Chitwan National Forest. We are settling in to a more relaxed … Continue reading
The air was cool, the sky crystal clear this morning. Photos and words simply do not do justice to what we are seeing and experiencing. The snow-capped mountain peaks appeared so clearly it was as though you could reach out and touch them. Our time here has come to an end. Goodbyes are heartfelt and … Continue reading
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