Category: Travel

Chapel floor made of raised and lowered spaces

The Spaces Between

Posted on Feb 22, 2010Jan 10, 2026 by Sandra Friend

Conceived in the art deco era and shaded by a canopy of ancient oaks, the Maitland Art Center is, in part, a fantasy of a Mayan temple.

Family on a wooden bridge in a tropical setting

Dreaming Florida

Posted on Jan 2, 2010Jan 31, 2026 by Sandra Friend

Florida settled into my soul like a fine mist during my childhood, thanks to my father’s dreams.

The Invisible Woman

Posted on Oct 16, 2007Jan 10, 2026 by Sandra Friend

Wandering down State Street in Madison, Wisconsin, I came across this scene while I was in search of lunch. These are not my shoes. What happened here?

Front of restaurant with striped awning and diners inside

A Taste of Nepal

Posted on Oct 12, 2007Jan 10, 2026 by Sandra Friend

It’s been nearly a decade since I had a dinner of dal bhat, the Nepali national meal, so tonight’s find of a Nepali restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin was a treat.

Pelicans, Skimmers, and the Jungle

Posted on Mar 4, 2007Jan 9, 2026 by Sandra Friend

A family visit to McKee Gardens for research on Exploring Florida’s Botanical Wonders, paired with Pelican Island, brought back memories of our 1960s trips.

Boat on blue waters with snow-capped mountains in the distance

In Patagonia

Posted on Oct 24, 2006Jan 10, 2026 by Sandra Friend

Serendipity touched my sendoff to Patagonia. In the lobby, Tim Cahill was also waiting for his adventure, and I listened to his advice on Patagonia over coffee.