Community: Snapshots of Where We Live

On this page I will share a few pictures from each location that I visit — to give a sense of the places we call home. The cities where I spent most of my time are in the headlines, but photos include nearby places that we visited.

Hopkinton, Massachusetts USA

  • My community
  • Woods near Hopkinton Lake State Park
  • Hopkinton Yogurt Shop
    “Hop-Yo”
  • Bill’s Pizzeria
  • The local pharmacy
  • Support small businesses

Dublin, San Francisco Bay Area, California USA

  • At home
  • View out back
  • Local salon
  • Shopping mall
  • Golf course
  • The bank

Viti Levu island, Fiji

  • Beautiful beaches of Fiji
  • Lush flora and ancient island trees
  • Greenery everywhere
  • Chiefly villages
  • Bustling Suva city
  • Government ministries
  • Shops & tours
    (Bula = “Hello”)
  • Methodist Church
    on Bau Island
  • Bau Island

Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • The modern architecture of downtown Seoul
  • … with royal palaces nearby
  • Color so striking, yet harmonious with nature
  • Nature softens every corner of the city
  • Technology makes life easier
  • They think of every convenience
  • Shopping has its old and…
  • …new perspectives
  • Tradition is everpresent

Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia

  • A vast and growing city
  • Rolling green hills
  • The finest shops
  • Modern downtown
  • Theatre productions
  • Palace and grand plaza

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

  • A welcoming park as
    you enter Bishkek
  • Public school #6
  • Coffee shop & bookstore
  • Bookshop in
    downtown Bishkek
  • The zoo at Burana Hotel
  • Raritet Bookshop

Almaty, Kazakhstan

  • Modern downtown
  • Shopping & tourism
  • Library
  • High-rise living
  • Ice cream stands
  • Mountain ski resorts

Baku, Azerbaijan

  • Downtown Baku
  • Honoring the academics
  • Universities
  • Old city shopping district
  • Old city Baku
  • Trendy cafes
  • Market en route
    to the mountains
  • Museum in
    historical town Lahich
  • DeMirci museum

Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France

  • Stylish airline
  • High speed trains
  • Macrons at La Duree

Western Belgium

  • Flea market
  • Cycling by the River…
  • …and then stopping for refreshments
  • Suburban Belgium
  • Children’s school
  • Enjoyable, quality restaurants

Southwestern England

  • Thatched-roof post office and adjacent inn
  • Secret alleys for antiquing and enjoying a cup of tea
  • Tudor-style homes
  • Bookshops to lose yourself in
  • Car tours through
    the countryside
  • Fun by the sea

Outer Hebrides, Scotland

  • White sands and
    green waters…
  • … with mountain views not far away
  • Be careful driving!
  • Roadtrippers’ paradise
  • Morning skies over Lochmaddy
  • Beaches of North Uist
  • Taigh Chearsabhagh
    Museum & Arts Centre
  • A local courthouse
  • Hamersay House Hotel