KeO BLoG

Thoughts on Life, Art, Photography, Technology, Teaching and Travel…..

UK Journal and Photographs

I’ve been traveling around the UK for a month and a half so far. I’m currently enjoying hiking along the remote and rugged coast of south west Scotland. I enjoyed … Continue reading

June 8, 2021 · 3 Comments

New York to the UK Travel Journal

It has been a long while since posting a new Blog post so here it goes…. April 4, 2021 I’m ready for a break from my daily routine here at … Continue reading

May 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

Traveling During COVID

During the past six months I’ve traveled to England, New York and now El Salvador. I’ve made these trips numerous times, however with all the new travel restrictions, quarantine rules … Continue reading

December 19, 2020 · Leave a comment

Hiking the Ancient Ridgeway Trail in England

I just spent two incredible days hiking the first 25 miles of the Ridgeway Trail here in Southwest England. It is a route used since prehistoric times by our Neolithic … Continue reading

July 24, 2020 · 7 Comments

Hiking The Mendip Way in Southwest England

Exactly one year ago I was hiking through the amazing historical site of Petra in Jordan and then traveling by bus to the Holy Land in Israel. I didn’t think … Continue reading

July 17, 2020 · 6 Comments

My Pilgrimage to Fatima Portugal

Excerpts from my Journal December 6, Lisbon We had an amazing time meandering around Lisbon yesterday. We walked about 6 miles visiting five churches, attended eucharistic veneration and two masses, … Continue reading

December 14, 2019

Anam Cara Artist Retreat – Where Creativity comes Alive

This is my final day at Anam Cara Artist Retreat in Southwestern Ireland. This is the fifth time I’ve been to this artist enclave in 16 years. For me, it’s … Continue reading

June 19, 2018 · 10 Comments

Hiking the Kerry Way in Ireland

Before I dive in and share my incredible 9 day hiking adventure around the 210 km Kerry Way Trail I want to mention just how genuinely kind and helpful everyone … Continue reading

June 14, 2018 · 8 Comments

Ocracoke Meandering

Journal Entry May 21, 2016 400:pm I’m heading to Ocracoke Island to relax at my old friend and colleague Ann Ehringhaus’s Bed & Breakfast called Oscar’s House.  It seems I’m … Continue reading

May 26, 2016 · 2 Comments

Ready for More Adventures…

WoW!!!….Its hard believe I’ve been retired from full time teaching for 3 years now. What a whirlwind adventure the past 3 years have been.  I’ve traveled through 15 countries both … Continue reading

July 28, 2015 · 1 Comment