Ethel Brodie
I am a retired United Methodist pastor, currently living in California, but served churches for 20 years in New Jersey. Throughout my ministry, I was intrigued with travel, curious about the world and its people. My first major trips were camping across the United States as my children were growing up. The ministry also enabled me to be a six-time pilgrim to the Holy Land and to share these places through sermons and programs.
Now that I am retired, my husband Colin and I enjoy traveling about half of our time. We have been blessed to see all of the United States, most of Canada, and about 40 other countries. When we travel, we share an on-line journal with friends.
I enjoy sharing the delights of travel, places to be seen, and the thrill of the journey. There are so many interesting places to see and experience. We have a "bucket list" with hopes and dreams on it but as one is completed, another or two or three take its place.
Latest Articles
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Ernest Hemingway's Home in Key West: A Snapshot in Time
Ernest Hemingway lived in the town of Key West from 1928 to 1940 and wrote many of his novels and short stories there. His home is now a museum.
May 4, 2012
- Ethel Brodie
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Shipwreck Treasures Abound at Key West, Florida, Museum
Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum depicts the successful hunt for the Spanish treasure ship, Atocha, as well as other shipwreck finds from the Key West area.
May 1, 2012
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Boulder City – The Town a Dam Built
Hoover Dam construction brought thousands of workers to the Nevada desert region and a new municipality emerged. A local museum shares this story.
Mar 25, 2012
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Friendly Welcome at Lanai Culture and Heritage Center
Small and compact, this resource center in Lanai City offers detailed exhibits and history. It also provides information on places to visit on the island.
Mar 3, 2012
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Large Experiences on the Small Island of Lanai
The island area may be less than the other visited Hawaiian Islands, but Lanai provides plenty of variety for the tourist who takes the time to go there.
Feb 24, 2012
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More Than Just Another Hawaiian Snorkeling Trip
Jean-Michel Cousteau Environmental Center in Maui educates participants and then provides guides for an underwater snorkeling adventure.
Feb 11, 2012
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Hawaiian Culture Discovered in Vacation Paradise
On the scenic island of Maui, there are unique opportunities to glimpse its native origins and learn its history by seeking out cultural programs.
Jan 30, 2012
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Robert Louis Stevenson Museum in St. Helena, California
Because of the generosity of a private collector named Norman H. Strouse, a unique collection of Stevenson items is on display in this Napa Valley town.
Dec 31, 2011
- Ethel Brodie
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Healdsburg, California, Museum Began As a Carnegie Library
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, self-taught through reading, provided funds for over 2,000 libraries worldwide. These buildings continue to be used.
Dec 31, 2011
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The Presidio in Santa Barbara, California
Excavations are on going at this 1780's fort, one of the first in California. A self-guided tour takes visitors through the site to tour the buildings.
Dec 13, 2011
- Ethel Brodie
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