Upside Down Around the World: 2023

It all started with a tradition of doing a handspring every year on my birthday - just to see how long I could keep it up. In May of 2003, Ben took me to New York City, and arranged for my best friend from Charlotte and her husband to meet us there. So the blog begins with a birthday handspring in Central Park....after a rooftop marriage proposal the night before. (I said YES!)

From then on, it’s been cartwheels; much easier to catch on camera (and better for the knees). We try to remember to do one in each new city, country or celebration location we are privileged to visit. We've missed a few memorable spots and always regret it afterwards. I guess we’ll have to go back to those places before I’m too shriveled up and brittle to do cartwheels. After that, maybe somersaults?

I think what we enjoy most is that bystanders rarely notice our shenanigans, as you will see in the pictures. Except, of course, for that cute little donkey on The Burren in Ireland (2009 series). Click on the picture to enlarge and see the sweet, condescending look on his face - "crazy Americans".

We are extremely grateful for the gift of visiting and celebrating so many places in God's beautiful world. In the words of St. Augustine, "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

Click the arrows next to the dates below to get to older posts.

Upside Down Around the World

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Isle of Capri - Italy

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Parco Archeologico Selinunte - Sicily, Italy

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Temple of Segesta - Sicily, Italy

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Piazza Dante - Naples, Italy

Monday, September 11, 2023

World Equestrian Center with Kristin - Ocala, Florida

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Revere Beach - Boston, Massachusetts

Monday, May 15, 2023

Mother's Day with Adriane and Vanessa - Indianapolis

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Country Music Hall of Fame - Nashville, Indiana

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Archabbey - St. Meinrad, Indiana

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

West Baden Springs Hotel - French Lick, Indiana

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Sky Art Sculptures of Ricardo Breceda - Borrego Springs, California

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