Monthly Archives: November 2011

Travel Photo of the Day (Nov. 30)

Posted on November 30, 2011 by TBM

Earlier this week, Nandini requested to see some photos of trees against blue skies in Africa. Here is a photo of the watering hole at Elephant Valley Lodge in Chobe, Botswana.

Posted in Africa, Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Blue Sky, Botswana, Chobe, Elephant Valley Lodge, Landscape, Nature, Photography, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photos, Trees, Watering Hole | 16 Comments

Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann

Posted on November 30, 2011 by TBM

During the month of November, I participated in the German Literature Month event hosted by Caroline from Beauty is a Sleeping Cat and Lizzy from Lizzy’s Literary Life. For this event I read Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann. Mann published this … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged 1001 Books you Must Read Before you Die, 50 Year Project, Book Review, Buddenbrooks, German Literature, German Literature Month, Nobel Prize for Literature, Novels, Thomas Mann | 25 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (Nov. 29)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by TBM

Which way do we go? Giraffes in Chobe National Park, Botswana

Posted in Africa, Animals, Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Animals, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Giraffes, Nature, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photos, Wildlife | 24 Comments

A Special Part of Holland Park

Posted on November 29, 2011 by TBM

Yesterday I posted some photos of Holland Park. Today I would like to share some of the photos of the Japanese Garden in Holland Park. This was my favorite part. I hope you enjoy.

Posted in London | Tagged 50 Year Project, England, English Gardens, English History, Holland Park, Japanese Gardens, London, Nature, Parks, Peacocks, Photography, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photos | 39 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (Nov. 28)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by TBM

A sunset in Chobe National Park, Botswana.

Posted in Africa, Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Life, Life Experiences, Nature, Sunsets, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photos, Vacation | 18 Comments

A Peaceful Place

Posted on November 28, 2011 by TBM

When I asked fellow bloggers to suggest things for me to see and do in London (and I’m still looking for suggestions), Robin from Life in the Bogs suggested Holland Park since she felt it was one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in London | Tagged 50 Year Project, Chess, English History, Gardens, History, Holland House, Holland Park, London, Mao Wen Biao, Murals, Nature, Parks, Parks in London, Photography, Romantic Places, Sightseeing, Sports, World War II | 39 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (Nov. 27)

Posted on November 27, 2011 by TBM

A snowy day in Boston, Massachusetts

Posted in Boston | Tagged 50 Year Project, Boston, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Massachusetts, Photography, Snow, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Winter, Winter Scenes | 40 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (Nov. 26)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by TBM

Getting the boats ready on a cold morning for a river safari in Botswana.

Posted in Africa, Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Nature, Picture Safari, Rivers, Safari, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photos | 18 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (Nov. 25)

Posted on November 25, 2011 by TBM

A peacock in Holland Park, London, England

Posted in London, Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged 50 Year Project, Birds, England, Holland Park, London, Nature, Peacock, Photography, Travel, Travel Journal, Travel Photo | 30 Comments

Have you seen my mail

Posted on November 25, 2011 by TBM

Moving to a new place highlights differences in everyday life. And moving to a new country brings to life many changes. One that I noticed is the delivery of mail. In the US I’ve either had a mailbox affixed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Everyday life, London | Tagged 50 Year Project, Apartments, Boston, Everyday Life, Flat, London, Mail, Mail Delivery, Moving, Photography, Taxes | 26 Comments