Author Archives: 2bagsandapack

About 2bagsandapack

Lifetime journalist, author, magazine editor and publisher, now semi-retired and travelling the world. My plan for the next year, after living in Costa Rica for 14 months, is to visit a new country in southern Europe every three months to experience the culture and the challenge of adapting to a new environment, while on a fixed income. I'm also using this time to write, having now authored five e-books, including photo-essays of my experiences in Costa Rica and Croatia.

Ladies 8-ball at Goodies

Posted on May 17, 2013

A few shots from last night’s Ladies 8-ball tournament at Goodies Restaurant at Smiling Hill. Only 7 players this week. Melvie won for the second time.

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Back “home” in Batam

Posted on May 13, 2013

The travel was brutal. The time in North Carolina with my daughter and granddaughter was great. The break was welcome. But it will be some time before I make that halfway-around-the-world trip again. My return trip to Batam was not … Continue reading →

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BBQ – The Real Deal

Posted on May 8, 2013

Last day in Asheville. All packed up (except for Batam gifts) and ready for my four flights and taxi/ferry journey. Not looking forward to the trip as most of it will be in a middle seat. Imagine, 5 hours in … Continue reading →

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