Mark Ellis who wrote Ladder Memory
Keeping Kurrent Show
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This jukebox lists music, interviews of persons who have traveled to Brazil, Russia and has valuable information about Iran. Enjoy these recordings.
Our Host's home in Kaluga, Russia - 2011
Starter homes in The Village just south of Kaluga. Our host's home started as a 400 sq. ft. living area. But, you can see how it changed in the picture, below.The work was accomplished by the owner, an Engineer.
Mark Ellis, Travel Writer Shares His Experiences
Portland writer and journalist Mark Ellis waxes nostalgic, ruminates on the present, and explores future trendlines in the areas of interpersonal relationship, arts and culture. He is the author of Ladder Memory, Stories from the Painting Trade.
Read his story "Late In the Season" in The Good Men Project about a trip to Virginia City with his kids. His story appeared in August 2011.

Ann Cabbot lives in Texas. However, she has traveled around the world. She spent time in Croatia in 2011. She has written a book about moving. Read her interesting story about West Texas.
Have you been to Israel? If you never have or only slightly traveled there then you should look at Nava Zvaig's pictures of her hike to the Wadi Mishmar.