September 2024 Circumbits

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School Day in Isphahan, Iran. Thanks to Gunther Winkler (Naples Chapter) for this shot.

September Already?

Circumnavigators for the most part are past their school days. But we remember that September meant the end of vacation and back to school. For our members, however, the month means looking forward to a season of travel adventures. Best wishes to all Circumnavigators, family and friends for a great month. Please make sure to send us your travel stories and photos!

School Days

We asked some of our key photographers to send us photos of international school children and we got a bunch! We hope Circumnavigators will enjoy schools days around the world. Besides the photo above, we have posted several more under the Last Shot.


Chapter Highlights

Nineteen members and guests of the Naples Chapter enjoyed the recent meeting of the seasonal G.E.M.S. group with a lunch and presentation given by Ellen Stephens, and her husband Richard Weise.   They shared memories of their recent trip to South Africa, which took them by air, rail and car across this fascinating country full of natural wonders.  G.E.M.S. stands for Globetrotters Exchanging Memorable Stories.

Sept 2024 pacific sw
Front row, George Beebe. Back row left to right, Arthur Hammons, Virginia Foster, Fran Pulone, Kathleen Beebe, Lynn Payette and Carolyn Parrish.

Pacific Southwest Chapter members gathered to welcome new member Lynn Payette and share travel stories.

chicago sept 2024

The Circumnavigators Chicago Chapter held a joint meeting with the Illinois Chapter of Travelers Century Club with a backyard BBQ at the home of International President Dan Peterson. Thirty-three people shared travel stories and plans and according to Dan, finished 11 bottles of wine, among other beverages!   

Pacific Northwest Chapter Circumnavigators met to review Chapter business, socialize and share travel stories. Circumnavigator Caroline Farrell provided an outstanding Hawaiian buffet. A round table discussion of recent travels, including an in-depth description of Seoul by Circumnavigator Stefan Krasowski.

Michigan Chapter sept 2024

Michigan Chapter members enjoyed the iconic Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend in the Motor City. They were joined by Circumnavigators from Chicago and Washington DC. The group enjoyed partying, dining and experiencing the 40,000 plus vehicles cruising Woodward on a ten-mile loop. 


All Over the Map Sept 2024
Suzanne Frye sept 2024

Circumnavigator Suzanne Frye (New York Metro) recently returned from a trip to Africa which included close encounters with giant tortoises in Mauritius. She also was delighted to visit the historic painting school in the Congo. The young artists of the Poto-Poto School produce varying styles that share common themes from daily life in the Congo. The school was founded 70 years ago to foster the natural talent of the African artists who had little to no background in painting or knowledge of the conventions of European fine art.

Mark Pross Sept 2024

Circumnavigator Mark Pross (Washington DC Chapter) is currently on a polar expedition sailing from Iceland to Greenland, through the Northwest Passage of the Canadian Arctic to Nome, Alaska, and Vancouver. He unfurled the Circumnavigators flag at the abandoned cryolite mine and settlement in Greenland and at the traditional Inuit sod house, Nunavut, Canada.

Baker Sept 2024

Circumnavigators Roger Paula Baker (Naples Chapter) just returned from the Channel Islands, the only part of Britain occupied by the Germans during WWII.  They were there a week before the official visit of King Charles III.

Circumnavigators Maria Gunther Winkler (Naples Chapter) enjoyed a hiking vacation in Austria. They said they felt like they were in the Sound of Music movie.


Scuttlebutt

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Ed Galkin and his plane

Flight Centennial

September 28, 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the first flight around the world. Every country wanted to be the first, the United States won. The flight left Seattle in April 1924 and arrived back in Seattle September 28, 1924, greeted by 50,000 people.

Circumnavigator Ed Galkin (New York Metro) will be a major participant in the upcoming four-day celebration of the centennial. A private pilot, Ed has circumnavigated several times in his own plane. Now, he has been selected to have his plane on display with six other planes that have flown around the world. It is estimated that he is the oldest pilot to have flown a single engine plane around the world. The event will be held at Boeing Field in Seattle. Look for an update after the event. Congratulations, Ed.


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As mentioned earlier, we hope you will enjoy these photos of school children around the world.

Last Shot 1
Tanzania by David Mink
School Days 2
India by Dottie Mink
Saigon by Paul Buescher
Kenya by Gunther Winkler
Kenya by Gunther Winkler
Liberia by Suzanne Frye
Morocco by Roger Baker
Cambodia by Michael Puldy

Do you have a good photo for The Last Shot? Please send to club@circumnavigators.org.

Luck to you!

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Editorial Director
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August 2024 Circumbits

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New Jersey beach
Peak season at the Jersey shore

It’s always summer somewhere

As summer winds down for many people, Circumnavigators know that we can always find places to enjoy the fun of summer. Best wishes to all members, friends and family for a wonderful August. Please keep us posted on your upcoming travels. We love getting photos and trip info.


Chapter Highlights

The Naples Chapter held its monthly summer meeting of the G.E.M.S. Group (Globetrotters Exchanging Memorable Stories) was held in July. Twenty-two members of the Naples Chapter attended.  They enjoyed an excellent presentation by Circumnavigator Tom Menaker, who with his late wife Bonnie, circumnavigated the world in their own 40-foot sailboat. The journey took eleven years to complete.  Tom shared many of his fascinating adventures and stories with the luncheon group

Washington DC chapter highlights

The Washington D.C. Chapter held its Second Annual Polo Event at the International Equestrian Center in Leesburg VA. Members from New York, Chicago, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida attended the event. A big congratulations to the Hotels at Sea & Resorts at Sea Circumnavigators Club Polo Team as well as the Team Captain Circumnavigator Tareq Salahi on winning the “Hotels at Sea Polo Cup”!

Singapore chapter highlights aug 24

Singapore’s Chapter President Ang Hao Yao welcomed everyone to the Chapter’s Mid-Year dinner held in an historic black and white house. An outstanding Chinese dinner accompanied by fine wines and strolling minstrels ensured everyone had a wonderful evening.


all over the map aug 2024
Fiji pulley

Circumnavigator Michael Puldy (At Large, Los Angeles) and his wife Adrienne just returned from the South Pacific where they visited Fiji and Vanuatu. Michael reports, “Fiji is like being part of a movie…everything you read, see and hear is true.  Really great experience. Vanuatu was a 180 degree shift.  The US just opened an embassy, and yet we didn’t meet another American during our entire stay….let me just say a lot more rustic!  We did hang out with a reformed cannibal tribe and watched fire-walking which was wild!”

Circumnavigator and Second Vice President Jason Chang (Washington DC Chapter) attended the 79th Soil and Water Conservation Society’s international conference in Myrtle Beach SC where he moderated a symposium on the international activities of the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service’s from its founding in the 1930s to today. 

minks aug 24

Circumnavigators Dottie (Naples Chapter) & David Mink (Past President) took their granddaughter Jennie to London, Rome and Venice as a high school graduation present. The Minks have now taken all five of their grandchildren on international graduation trips. The finale in Venice featured a spectacular fireworks display). Their son Dave (also a Circumnavigator) and his wife Carol accompanied them.

fred mink aug 24

Circumnavigator Fred Mink (At Large, Delaware) and his wife Jan made a pre-Olympics trip to France. They spent much of their time biking in the southeastern region where they found the country to be very bike friendly.

Dills arctic cruise

Circumnavigators Melody Jon Dill (Naples Chapter) had quite an experience on an Arctic cruise. They report, “we ran into major ice in southern Greenland, which required us to change our itinerary. Also, never made it to Churchill, because they were totally blocked with ice and no ships could get in. Tragic for residents who were waiting for fuel and other supplies. We got hit by a rogue wave which took out six windows in the ship’s dining room. Thankfully, it hit at 1 AM so no one was hurt.  Also, two zodiacs got stuck in fast moving ice and had to be rescued. Our zodiac was on polar bear watch while they created a path out of the ice sheet.” The good news, the Dills say, was that they saw polar bears and the trip was a lot of fun.

virginia Arthur

Circumnavigators Virginia Foster and husband Arthur Hammons (Pacific Southwest) ventured to the North Pole where they also had close encounters with polar bears.

Circumnavigator Suzanne Frye (New York Metro) visited the Republic of Congo and its capital Brazzaville where, as usual, she got some great photos and also enjoyed local dancers. Her wildlife and market photos are excellent. See photos below and another in the Last Shot


Scuttlebutt

Past President Howard Matson was in touch with former Club First Lady Betty Morasso on her 94th birthday. Betty is a Club member who was married to past President Alfred who passed over the horizon several years ago. Betty is doing well and asked to pass on her best regards to all Circumnavigators.


The Last Shot


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Editorial Director
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July 2024 Circumbits

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Suzanne e Frey
Thanks to Circumnavigator Suzanne Frye (New York Metro) for last year’s fireworks display.

Welcome to July

To our American members and friends, best wishes for a glorious Independence Day. For our UK members, thanks for our peaceful alliance for these many decades. And for our Singapore members and Circumnavigators around the world, “Have a wonderful July.”


National Anthem

star spangled

Each year, we like to remind our members that the Circumnavigators Club was instrumental in the adoption of our national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner was long a popular refrain, but it was not the American National Anthem. In 1929, Circumnavigator Robert (Believe it or Not) Ripley wrote a column “Believe it or not, America does not have a national anthem.” Numerous people began to lobby for the Star-Spangled Banner. Circumnavigator John Philip Sousa, the March King, took up the cause, pushing hard to make it official. In 1931, Congress authorized the National Anthem. The bill was signed by Circumnavigator and U.S. President Herbert Hoover. It’s history!


Chapter Highlights

Naples chapter July 2024

The Naples Chapter held its second G.E.M.S. event. G.E.M.S. stands for Globetrotters Exchanging Memorable Stories. It is a monthly gathering organized and led by Circumnavigator Anne Granata, which takes place during the off-season summer months.  At this meeting the attending members showed off interesting souvenirs, brought back from visits to different foreign countries.  During a leisurely lunch, Circumnavigators exchanged fascinating stories of their many adventure travels.


July 2024 all over the map
nna & Lion Curran

Circumnavigators Donna Lion Curran (At Large, Pennsylvania) had a fascinating visit to Alaska, highlighted by the Kodiak Crab Festival. The event in its 66th year is devoted to Alaska King Crab which ironically this year is under a catch moratorium. But the Currans report there were lots of other delicious crabs on hand. They also had a wonderful wilderness encounter with bears who were just waking up from hibernation.

Circumnavigators Susan Brad Gary (At Large, Florida) visited New Guinea and got this terrific shot of Sea Warriors. Brad points out that this is the area where Michael Rockefeller disappeared in 1961.

Weeds Greece

Circumnavigator John Weed (At Large) and his wife Cynthia completed a tour of the Greek Isles, ending the trip in Athens where they visited the Plaka neighborhood and Acropolis.

Omaha Nebraska

Circumnavigators Dan Peterson and Jim Franch (Both Chicago Chapter) were joined by Circumnavigator Matthew Peterson (At Large, Texas) in Omaha to watch some games of the NCAA Men’s Baseball College World Series. Matthew, who is Dan’s son, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and they enjoyed watching the Vols beat Texas A&M for the national title.

Portugal

Circumnavigators Pam & Bill Girtman and Donna Suddeth (All Naples Chapter)traveled to Portugal along with Donna’s husband Steve. Pam, Bill and Donna were photographed at the crowded Livraria Lello, labeled the “Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World”. They were in such a hurry that they displayed the club flag upside down. Among their adventures, they enjoyed tobogganing in Oporto. 

Winklers Alaska

Circumnavigators Maria & Gunther Winkler (Naples Chapter) took a breathtaking train ride from Skagway, Alaska to White Pass Summit.


The Last Shot

dottie mink
Thanks to Circumnavigator Dottie Mink (Naples Chapter) for this patriotic sunset at the Jersey shore.

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Luck to you!

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Editorial Director
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June 2024 Circumbits

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Club News

Club News June 2024

The 122nd Annual Meeting was held late last month in New York with members attending from around the country. New officers and governors were approved. Newly elected President Dan Peterson accepted the historic whale tooth gavel from outgoing President David Mink. After the luncheon, Mink “wrapped up” his six-year term with club history and travel reflections. 


Chapter Highlights

Pacific Northwest Chapter

Pacific Northwest Chapter…Members gathered at the home of Circumnavigators Jim & Caroline Farrell in Bellevue, WA to socialize, share travel experiences and to review objectives and plans. The group enjoyed Caroline’s outstanding Italian buffet which included Italian and international wines. Members then viewed a video presentation by Rick Steves about Cinque Terre, Milan, Lake Como and the Dolomites. 

Palm Beach Chapter Highlight

Palm Beach Chapter…Circumnavigators heard a presentation by member Tareq Salahi who is “Circumnavigators Club Polo Team” captain. Tareq provided fascinating info on the sport of polo. The Washington DC Chapter is hosting a World Cup Polo Event in Leesburg, Virginia in July and looks forward to cheering on Tareq and our team.

Chicago Chapter Highlight

Chicago Chapter…Circumnavigators enjoyed an event at Evanston’s premier pan-Chinese restaurant (KOI) where their local Foundation scholar Elizabeth (Liz) Hyun debriefed the chapter on her recently concluded circumnavigation. She presented on how countries are handling long term area-wide Trauma (such as experienced by the Northern Irish troubles between the local Roman Catholic and Anglican populations).  Over 20 members and spouses attended this presentation.

Naples Chapter Highlight

Naples Chapter…Twenty members of the Naples Chapter attended the first G.E.M.S. of the season at the Seasons 52 Restaurant in Naples. Circumnavigators were treated to a presentation on Brazil by Betty and Marcelo Alvarez, who lived  there for seven years. G..E.M.S.  stands for Globetrotters Exchanging Memorable Stories and the group meets during the Florida “off season.”


All over the Map June 2024
Elaine Christian

Circumnavigator Elaine Christian (Naples Chapter) enjoyed a two-week visit to Morocco where she rode a camel in the Sahara Desert and visited Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, Essaouria and Casablanca.

Kathleen and George Beebe

Circumnavigators Kathleen and George Beebe (Pacific Southwest Chapter) made it from A to Z with a visit to Zanzibar. It was their 200th “country” visited. We love the enthusiastic fan in the background of this photo).

Donna Suddeth

Circumnavigator Donna Suddeth (Naples Chapter) spent several days in  Tunisia recently where she visited Carthage, Sidi Bousaid, the Medina of Tunis, Kairouan, El Jem and Monastir. El Jem was the third largest Roman coliseum.

Circumnavigator Jason Chang (Washington DC Chapter) flew straight to Morocco after the Club Annual Meeting in New York. Jason is the Club’s new Second Vice President.

Circumnavigator Jason Chang (Washington DC Chapter) flew straight to Morocco after the Club Annual Meeting in New York. Jason is the Club’s new Second Vice President.

group traveling to the Azores

Circumnavigators were part of the group traveling to the Azores for the Travelers Century Club conference. Among Circumnavigators on San Miguel Island were Melanie & Dan Peterson, Pam & Bill Girtman, Ray OlsonCathy Shelton, Sherri DonovanMary Houston, Steve Fuller, and others. 


Foundation News

Follow our Foundation scholars as they travel around the world. 


Scuttlebutt

Graeme Dingle

Honorary Circumnavigator Graeme Dingle reconnected with the Club after receiving his issue of The LOG. Graeme is a New Zealander who was honored in 1993 for his accomplishments in adventuring and mountaineering. He says he would welcome Circumnavigators who visit Auckland. In addition to his continued adventuring, Graeme co-founded the Graeme Dingle Foundation to help young people across New Zealand to overcome life’s obstacles. The Foundation reaches nearly 30,000 through their school and community-based programs that help build self-confidence, resilience, and promote good values and life skills. He has also written numerous books, his newest, The One Tree Hill Promise, to be published in October.

Neil Mandt

Circumnavigator Neil Mandt (at large, Los Angeles) is working on an exciting new project. The Emmy-Award winning movie maker is producing a documentary The Great World Race.  Amazingly, the show will record seven marathons run on seven continents in seven days. It should be ready for viewing in the fall and there are still a few more spots left for runners if any Circumnavigators feel ambitious. There is a web site www.thegreatworldrace.com.

Congratulations to Circumnavigator Charlotte Peterson (At Large, Texas) who recently married Joe Breslin in Naples, Florida. Charlotte is the daughter of Circumnavigators Dan and Melanie Peterson and her two brothers, Andrew and Matthew are also Circumnavigators.


The Last Shot

We love photos of children and you can’t get much better than these two photos by Sally Cole (Palm Beach Chapter) of youngsters in Madagascar.

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Luck to you!

Dan Peterson

Dan Peterson, 
International President 

May 2024 Circumbits

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the log is delayed

Logjam

Did you get your new issue of the LOG? Thanks to the postal service, deliveries have been extraordinarily slow. The LOG was mailed on March 26 but by the end of April many were not delivered. Amazingly, Circumnavigators in the UK and Canada received copies before Executive Director Tracy Sancilio, who lives a mile from the post office where it was mailed. When you get your copy, we always appreciate feedback.


annual meeting

Our 122nd annual meeting is slated for Friday, May 17 at the Penn Club in New York City. There is still time to make a reservation by contacting headquarters. New board members and officers will be elected. Following the meeting and lunch, outgoing President David Mink will reflect on his years as President.


Help Needed

help needed

Do you have experience in advertising? We are exploring the use of discreet advertising for Circumbits and the LOG. Member input would be appreciated. Please make sure to share your travels and photos for All Over the Map.


Chapter Highlights

Naples chapter may 2024

Naples Chapter finished up an active season with a nearly 90 members and guests being treated to a travel adventure by Circumnavigator Jeff Carrier. Jeff highlighted his recent trip to Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Chapter also welcomed six new members, including the youngest Circumnavigator, 19-year-old Elena Walters.

ny metro highlight

New York Metro members and guests enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Evergreen restaurant in Manhattan on April 25th. They shared travel stories and scuttlebutt.

uk chapter highlight
UK members got to enjoy the LOG before American members.

UK Chapter enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Savile Club in London.

palm beach highlight

Palm Beach Chapter has been busy. Thirty-two members and guests attended a “Meet & Greet Lunch” at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach. Chapter President Tom Van Horn noted: “it was thrilling to meet some chapter members who have been members of the Club for more than 30 years and hearing the history and stories of days gone by.”


all over the map may 2024
Stephen Carmichael

Circumnavigator Stephen Carmichael (At Large – Minnesota) and his wife Susan stopped in Zadar, Croatia during a cruise of the Dalmatian Coast.

india

Circumnavigator Michelle Doyle (Naples Chapter) is currently on an extensive circumnavigation which included a stop in Singapore where she was greeted by Singapore Chapter officer Graham Bell. On her adventure, Michelle especially enjoyed her visit to the Taj Mahal and experiencing Holi in India.

barnetts india

Circumnavigator Steve Barnett (At Large, Panama) and his wife Karen enjoyed Nepal, after their fabulous train trip on the Deccan Odyssey from New Delhi to Mumbai.  Steve will soon be returning to India to continue his motorbike trip.

brandfords

Circumnavigator Bradford Gary (At Large, Florida) and his wife Susan are on a two-month tour of New Guinea where they have taken some fantastic photos of native life.

press

Circumnavigator Mark Pross (Washington DC Chapter) unfurled the Circumnavigators Club flag at the historical Equator monument in Ecuador. Mark visited El Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands, and Colombia on a trip that featured sailing on a 11-day expedition tracing the travels of Charles Darwin.

bakers in Japan

Circumnavigators Paula & Roger Baker (Naples Chapter) are currently circumnavigating Japan. Accomplished photographer Roger is, as usual, recording wonderful images of the adventure.

Jenkins

Circumnavigator Helen Jenkins (President UK Chapter) visited England’s New Forest National Park with her sister Annette Hayward. She loved the the beautiful English bluebell carpet in the ancient woodland and also a visit to the Fleur-De-Lys pub which dates back to 1096.

Circumnavigator Bill Ashley (Washington DC Chapter) visited Pakistan and Afghanistan on a recent worldwide trip. Photos show Bill at the Badshadi Mosque in the Old Fort of Lahore, Pakistan and in his Afghanistan regalia in front of the large multi-blue-domed Rawza Sakhi Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Bill’s trip is adding to his goal of visiting every country.


Scuttlebutt

judy van horn

Circumnavigator Judy Van Horn (Palm Beach Chapter) is one of the featured artists in the Culture Council of Palm Beach County “Beyond Blossoms: The Power of Pollinators” art exhibition. Judy’s featured piece, “All A Flutter” will be on display until June 22.

eclipse

Many Circumnavigators enjoyed the recent solar eclipse. Left: Circumnavigator Ann Swinford (Michigan Chapter) is shown here with one of her photos. Right: Circumnavigator Maria Winkler (Naples Chapter) watched aloft as her husband Circumnavigator Gunther Winkler got this dramatic shot.


The Last Shot

David Mink International President
Gratitude…This will be the final Circumbits by yours truly. After six years as International President, I will be passing the torch to my successor after the Annual Meeting. I want to thank all Circumnavigators for giving me the privilege to lead our historic club. It has been a great honor. Of course, I’ll still be around and my club involvement will continue.

Do you have a good photo for The Last Shot? Please send to club@circumnavigators.org.

Luck to you!

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International President
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April 2024 Circumbits

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welcome to April 2024
Thanks to Circumnavigator Lisa Brighton (Michigan Chapter) for Spring flowers on Oregon Coast and Roger Weatherburn Baker (Naples Chapter) view of a bee enjoying flowers in France.

Spring is here! 

Circumnavigators enjoy every month of the year, but there is something special about April with its flowers, gentle weather and anticipation of summer ahead. Best wishes to all for a wonderful month.

New York Metro Dinner

bucket list - evergreen dinner

Join us for dinner and share your travel bucket list with fellow Circumnavigators on April 25 at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant. Guests welcome! Click here for details.

Annual Meeting in May

Our traditional Annual Meeting, now for the 122nd time, will be held in New York City on Friday, May 17. The late-morning meeting (open to members only) is followed by lunch and a presentation. Guests are welcome. Invitations will be coming soon.


Chapter Highlight

Pacific SW Chapter Highlight April 2024

Pacific Southwest Circumnavigators celebrated Chinese New Year at the home of Circumnavigator Lynn Payette.


April 2024 all over the map
Greg Wojcicki

Circumnavigator Greg Wojcicki (Chicago Chapter) sent us a photo with his fiancé at Cape Aghulas, South Africa, the southernmost point of Africa and another shot with his son in Nambia.

the current

Circumnavigators Lion & Donna Curran (New York Metro) were in far west Jamaica on their annual visit to monitor coral reefs there.  

Mark Pross

Circumnavigator Mark Pross (Washington, DC Chapter) recently visited the two most famous towers of Bologna, Italy — the Torre degli Asinelli and the Torre Garisenda. Both were built between 1109 and 1119. The leaning Garisenda Tower is not accessible and the Asinelli Tower is closed to the public for area maintenance. Mark climbed the Asinelli Tower’s 498 steps several years ago, which afforded unique views of medieval Bologna.

Brian Baum
Left: Laundry Day, Carcass Island, Falklands;
Right: Gentoo penguin at Godthul, South Georgia
 

Circumnavigator Brian Baum (Pacific Northwest Chapter) is on his way home from Antartica. On the way, he sailed north via the Atlantic “stepping stone” islands. These included the Falklands, South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, and Ascension Island. He also got a look at the uninhabited Gough, Inaccessible, and Nightingale Islands on our way to Cape Verde. Here are a couple of his photos. More photos can be viewed on the Circumnavigators Facebook page.

Katie Koontz

Circumnavigator Katie Koontz recently was transferred to Los Angeles from Manhattan. Here she takes a skiing junket to Mammoth. Katie writes “Collectors Corner” for the LOG, so she would love to hear from members with travel-related collections.

Vincent & Fran Cucchiara

Circumnavigators Vincent & Fran Cucchiara (Naples Chapter) traveled to Antarctica, their seventh continent. On the way, they stopped in Chile where they got this photo at San Rafael Glacier.

Bill Ashley

Circumnavigator Bill Ashley (Washington DC Chapter)was supposed to visit Libya in 2006, however, 2 weeks prior to the departure, Muammar Ghaddafi decided that no Americans were allowed to enter. Well, now Bill was finally was able to complete an 8-day sojourn without any hitches. Here is a photo of Bill at Leptis Magna enjoying the best Roman ruins in the world!  


Scuttlebutt

Margaret Hoover and David Mink

This writer had the opportunity to meet television celebrity Margaret Hoover who hosts Firing Line on PBS, thanks to an invitation from WGCU, the Southwest Florida PBS outlet. Margaret is the great granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover who happened to be an early member of the Circumnavigators (1930) and recipient of the Order of Magellan (1963). I told her that I might have some info about her famous relative that she didn’t know. Skeptical, she said, “Try me”. I gave her a packet on Hoover info from our archives. She laughed and said, “You got me!” During her presentation, she called out the Circumnavigators Club and the fact that her great grandfather circumnavigated five times.


The Last Shot

Ann Swinford Holi
Thanks to Circumnavigator Ann Swinford (Michigan Chapter) for this delightful shot from India. Holi is the annual festival that celebrates colors and Spring. Notice the loving touch of the toddler’s hand in father’s pocket.

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Luck to you!

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