Some poetic armchair journeys

It is not often that I read entire articles in the Travel section, but it was easy and enjoyable to do so with the May 18 edition, specifically “Along the Inside Passage of Canada, Whales and Other Wilderness Wonders Lie Within Arm’s Reach” and “Clinging to the Past in Cuenca.” Kudos to authors Janet Williams and Lisa Abend, respectively, whose styles drew me into their experiences. Williams’ article was deeply satisfying. I felt her pleasure as if I had joined her and her friend; her language was poetic.

Barbara Peirce

San Pedro

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