HeyJaredExpect the Unexpected
Expect the unexpected with a flare of humor and enjoy a quick escape from daily stressors. Adventures in travel, with an eye for the unusual. Life experiences as viewed from the perspective of a "person of a certain age."
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The Jewel of East Texas: Beware of Alligators, Snakes & Bigfoot (opens the original)
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I have a confession to make. After living in Texas for half my life, snakes, lizards, nasty bugs, oversized amphibians, and creepy-crawly “things” can still strike terror in me. I have no problem with the creatures of the Lone Star State living alongside me, provided they keep their distance. Living on a lake in the Piney Woods Region of East Texas, I tread softly outdoors, carefully keeping my eyes and ears on high alert. I avoid lurking copperheads, nasty fire-ant hills, razor-toothed amphibia
Herend: A Hungarian Treasure (opens the original)
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Dedicated to the Nyakas FamilyTo those of us who are curators of fine porcelain, Herend is a dream destination. Some of the world’s most luxurious porcelain creations are made at the Herend Porcelain Manufactory, famed for its hand-painted and gilded artistry. Herend porcelain is renowned for being one of Hungary’s most prestigious cultural exports.When Hubs and I attended a family wedding in Zalaegerszeg, a mid-sized city in the Western Transdanubia region of Hungary, we had a free day before t
Bombs, Happy Chickens & Donkey Chocolate (opens the original)
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My friend Petra called and invited me to meet her in Dresden, Germany. She had been in Europe for six weeks caring for her elderly mother and needed to take a break. There was no question about my response. Within a matter of days, I was in Germany, open to whatever adventure came my way. <div class="image2-i
What to Expect from Expect the Unexpected (opens the original)
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Expect the Unexpected made its debut on Substack in March 2023. The Substack strives to engage its readers with enjoyable adventures in world travel and a keen eye for the unusual. Life experiences, shared from the perspective of a woman of a certain age, are seasoned with a flair of humor for a quick escape from daily stressors. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oH35!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-med
The Untamed Amazon (opens the original)
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Did I want to go hiking in the dense jungle off the banks of the Napo River in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador? Absolutely. Count me in! Was I concerned about trekking out of my comfort zone into an untamed realm I knew practically nothing about? No problem. I briefly recalled learning that Jaguars are the Top Cats of the Amazon Jungle. Animals and humans alike tremble in the presence of Jaguars. Although their six-foot-long bodies can tip the scale at three hundred pounds, their canine teeth can ri
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