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San Francisco de Macoris to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Caribe Tours Bus

Today I am actually traveling. Hard to believe and a bit unsettling. The bus allows us to use about half of the seats and we are all wearing masks. I got a ride to the bus station at 530 AM on the back of Piru’s motorcycle. Something invigorating about feeling the cool of the morningContinue reading “San Francisco de Macoris to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on Caribe Tours Bus”

Baku, Azerbaijan

Dedicated to my friend Nihad in Baku. Thank you for your friendship. Baku, Azerbaijan was a trip that completely surprised me. Living in Abu Dhabi, I had always looked at Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia as inexpensive, close by locations that I could travel to. All three are in the shadow of Russia and have someContinue reading “Baku, Azerbaijan”

Mauritius

This post is dedicated to my twins, Aisha Marie Boyce and Robert James Boyce, who are gifts that give every day. They are precious. The summer in Abu Dhabi is unbearably hot, sometimes remaining near 45 degrees C, even hitting 50 (over 120 F). So we were looking for a cooler place where our 15Continue reading “Mauritius”

Seychelles

I am dedicating this entry to my mother and father, who are 90 and 91 years old respectively. They made all this possible. Robert Dale Boyce and Margaret Evelyn Boyce. I had dreamed of going to the Seychelles since I was in my early 20s. That is almost 40 years. The scenery looked like itContinue reading “Seychelles”

Maldives

The Maldives is a one of a kind country. Paradise on earth one might say. The word ethereal comes to mind. Both times that I was there I felt as though I had left the earth. The rest of the world becomes a distant memory when there. Typically one flies into the big island, MaheContinue reading “Maldives”

Amazing Iceland Road Trip with My Son

I dedicate this entry to my son, Gregory Orion Boyce. While I was living in Abu dhabi and my son was in the USA, I had him choose places for us to travel to. His first choice was Panama and then the next trip was Iceland. I must say he made great picks. When weContinue reading “Amazing Iceland Road Trip with My Son”

Tubis, Rolos and Redecillas in the Dominican Republic

Dedicated to my wonderful wife who is so beautiful she doesn’t need beauty salons In the Dominican Republic, women taking care of their hair plays a significant role in the culture. Beauty salons in general are a huge part of the social fabric. Pedicures, manicures, eyebrow cleaning, hair coloring, drying and of course all theContinue reading “Tubis, Rolos and Redecillas in the Dominican Republic”

Photos From Around The World

A sampling of some photos from travels of the past. No theme, just fun. Let me know if you have a favorite or a question.

Qasr al Watan, Abu Dhabi

Qasr al Watan, which means. “Palace of the Nation,” is also referred to as the Presidential Palace. It is where the supreme council and federal cabinet hold meetings. It was not open to the public until March of 2019. Nothing prepared me for the grandeur of this place. The outside is very impressive but whenContinue reading “Qasr al Watan, Abu Dhabi”

Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi

The Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi is spectacular. I am not a big museum fanatic, but this museum is something special. The building itself is a marvel and the spaces within and around the art are pleasant and relaxing. The museum was design to be a bridge between the art if the East and theContinue reading “Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi”