Amazing Photos by Umberto
Hi All, There are 80 new photos on www.seniorbachelor.com on the Journey Photo page for your viewing. Also, a new Newsletter is coming out within an hour or so. Please forward the Newsletter to any new people who might like to receive the weekly Newsletters and new photos each week. We are now back in Santiago and hoping to go to Patagonia soon. Bye for now, Richard Roe
35 Comments:
Umberto, Umberto, Umberto!
The photos that accompany the newsletter are just breathtaking! The photo of Gael and Richard walking hand in hand with the Rock with a Face in the background, just made me tear up it was so beautiful. I can feel your photography in my soul.
Bravo!
Karen JW
Umberto, Umberto, Umberto!
The photos that accompany the newsletter are just breathtaking! The photo of Gael and Richard walking hand in hand with the Rock with a Face in the background, just made me tear up it was so beautiful. I can feel your photography in my soul.
Bravo!
Karen JW
Hi Guys!
Ditto to your comments, Karen JW!!
RR, you make me chuckle every time you refer to something like, "after all, I'm a MAN!"
Well, RR, "after all, we are WOMAN, too!!!" In case you hadn't noticed with Vicki & Gael (I'm quite certain), their "woman feelings" are somewhat on the line, too. (chuckle!) Anyway, just a curious observation! :)
Your integrity discussion is most interesting. To say this is the craziest "date" any of you have had or will have is only imagined through our eyes, the observers.
Hmmmmmm.....
Gael, hang in there. Lori is doing Lego-land right now in preparation for the building of the Africa scenario! HA> You GO, GALS! Vicki, hope you're still survivin' after your dream journey, too. We love y'ALL!!!!!
Thanks to all of you for the continued updates. Very FUN!!!!
I'm off to MEXICO for a week with 4 great GAL friends! Here's to fun in the sun. Gael, I agree....
could heaven be that HOT? I don't think SO!!!!!
HUGS to ALL,
U, keep up the good work. :)
PeaceBachelorette AKA CarolLee in CO
Hello again karenjw... ditto for me too!
WOW! 79 new pictures...all amazing. I do have 2 favorites...page 4/sunset at moon valley and page 5/the group walking a straight line across the top of a sand dune.
The sand forms are mesmerizing...great job of capturing the essence of this beautiful place Umberto!
Gael
I enjoyed hearing your perspective. You write in vivid detail...I almost feel like I'm on the journey too...(not)... but I am enjoying the journey through all of you.
Gotta go now...things to do,
places to go, people to see...you know, the usual.
Dear Richard, this "Whole Adventurious Chapter" and Participants that are making it so Great,
Yes, It is a brand new year pregnant with opportunities.
Bravo for the various descriptions and beautiful pictures. My gut screams "Gosh, If I could only do more then one thing at a time!" (Then I could be here and there too.)
This is my first "Catch up with your world time" since my Holiday Wishes. Arizona time goes too fast.
Just a quick Thank you for all the comments and help with the puppies. I was still unable to save them. Monet is being spayed. The problem could have been in her linage.
As with so many, I start this 06 year without being in a commited relationship. That does leave so many options open.
I still can remember my "Holding time" from when I and so many of you got involved here after Richard's first Oprah. Right or wrong, my sights and attentions were focused only on "what ???? was to be my part in his life???? Maybe's ???? and it can't be for me if I'm not a participiant."
As I write this , I find little has changed in that picture except that after the finalists were picked, WHEW ---my "Integrity" commitment in Richard's origional mission was concluded. I was no longer on the fence marked "His Decision", I was grounded back to "What will be,will be. Deal with what is in front of me. WHAT WILL BE WILL BE
I encourage the finaliists to enjoy (as we all have the opportunity to do) one day at a time and cherrish each moment.
Congradulations to all of us. We are each doing our parts as best we know how.
As I so vividly learned when from the Honda,
Hang ON.
What lies ahead is even better because we have more skills, insite and opportunities.
Hang on with Love and Gratitude.
XOXO Mary Rose
amazing how similar deserts look in the different continents.
Is the vulcano under Richard's shirt?
The photos are amazing - I particularly like the one of the four flamingos flying in formation (gee, I should use that as an example of alliteration in my class!) Another one I think is quite good is the one of Richard and Gael sitting on the sand dune gazing out. Reminds me of the one of Richard alone in Bali (I think it was) when he was wishing he had someone to share the view with.
Anyhooo...just home from a loooong day at school and an hour of aerobics. Pooped and needing a shower, so off I go.
Back to integrity...
I've put this book on my list to read...
Where in the World is Integrity?
by Bruce B. Roberts, Craig D. Rice, Joe E. Smith
For people concerned that integrity is a missing or fading value in the world today, Where in the World Is Integrity? shares inspiring examples as seen and told by ordinary people. The authors encourage people not only to observe the many acts of integrity around them but also to discuss what they have observed with friends, family, and colleagues. In addition, this book helps readers discover the hidden dynamics that sustain integrity and provides suggestions for encouraging integrity in our lives.
sounds like good reading to me...
goodnight to one and all.
Hola Travellers Three! WOW WOW WOW AND WOW!
Umberto you have certainly earned your place as photographer! I was 'tickled pink' by the two-tone pink flamingo dancing across the water, the desert offers a feast for the eyes with the different colours and textures. Happy to see
Clementina with her 'beau', too much and too cute! Richard you look very handsome and rugged with your tousseled hair, beard and 'baby blues'. I kinda got the feeling in one of the pics in the desert that you were attempting to remain incognito, pulling your cap a little lower over your face with the few people looking down from above where you and Gael are standing ;) I may be wrong, just a hunch ;)
AMAZING and wish this Soulmate Sojourn is captured on film so that we can all have the pleasure of sitting back for a coupla hours and enjoy watching a documentary. A documentary with an edge, travelling to distant shores with 5 very special ladies all of whom contribute towards adding a unique 'spin' on the ancient ritual of finding THE SOULMATE!
Vaya Con Dios You Three!
Hugs
Val
p.s. BRAVO Richard for going where 'no man has gone before' in his search for TRUE LOVE, the road less travelled!
Fantastic pictures!
Appears to be an exciting trip for all!
Mahalo
Beautifully Stated.
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that
wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.
You will have your heart broken probably more than
once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts
too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.
You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new
love for things an old one did. You'll cry because
time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose
someone you love.
So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love
like you've never been hurt because
every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of
happiness you'll never get back.
Thank you Richard, Umberto and Gael for this wonderful adventure. I am really enjoying each and every step.
Tulsa just had some really not good integrity happen last week. One of our Baptist ministers got arrested for soliciting oral sex from a male under cover policeman in Oklahoma City. He has now resigned. I really feel so sorry for his family. Bad things do happen sometimes to good people tho. I like Clemetina's new friend. Have a good day.
Adios Amigos...MM
I think integrity has lost it's identity in our society because people began to search outside the box for uniqueness instead of inside themselves. It has become like beauty "in the eye of the beholder". Since I am a spiritual person, I think integrity has only one face. And that is the face of it's divine creator. I think it is a matter of choice weather or not we wont to wont to wear it like a mask or let it become a life style. It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing, Richard, and maintain integrity in it's original state with all your travel partners when all your natural instincts as a man screams out to get out. That's why so many of us will continue to follow you and see you through this until you find what you are looking for. M.M. Corbett.
Gael, Richard, Umberto & Clementina,
Glad to see that everyone has continued to have a great time and that all of you survived the desert healthy and hydrated! You're luck that "dry" heat didn't sneak up on you. I wasn't as fortunate one time and it was NOT fun! Gael, you must have taken really good care of your "two" men. Both of them tend to overdo and always push themselves to the edge. Nothing like a good woman to hold it altogether!!!
By the way, I too loved the picture of you with your hair blowing in the desert wind. Soooo cute!! Keep enjoying this time of your life with OUR guys. Yes, you still have to share them with me AND lots of other women so get used to it even though it's tough!!
Richard: Of course I loved the "dangling" shot. Looks like you've completely overcome your fear of heights thanks to my bad example. How about now trying it with one hand or upside-down?? Just kidding....don't you dare! Sunni, I think I may have created a real dare-devil here!
Umberto: Every time I think the photography can't get any better it does. Awesome, awesome!! The best!! So artistic!!
Clementina: So glad you finally "stepped (waddled) out of the box (camera case)" and are no longer "guard duck" for all that equipment. Congratulations on finding "love" in the desert. Now we know for sure that this adventure will have at least ONE romantic ending!!!
Since Clementina was lost but now is found how about "Where's Paula?" Haven't seen her for awhile and hope she's not working too hard to still keep in touch.
So glad so many of you will be on the Alaskan cruise. Can't wait to meet all of you!
Angiefromneworleans: Hope you'll be able to get back to New Orleans soon. My family went through Hurricane Andrew back in '92 and now 13 years later we still think about it. Eight week without power, schools, amenities, etc., etc. really puts things in perspective. It's what ultimately relocated us to Atlanta. Hang in there!
Hugs to all,
Vicki-back-to-"normal" (Whatever THAT means!!!) Can anyone really get back to "normal" after an adventure like this?????
Gael_in_Brazil, Hi gal you look like your having such a good time and it looks like your taking care of thous 2 guys your traveling with. The pictures have be wonderful keep them coming.
Dear Richard and Friends,
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire lifetime to forger them.
Continue making Wonderful Memories. Thank you for sharing.
xoxo
Mary Rose
and practice to be a good typist.
"Forget"
'Office details' is not my calling ;-)
MR
OOOOPS! GAEL IN CHILI sorry. To my going in my life today.
Mary Rose I love you quote it's so true.
Hi Richard et al When you're in Patagonia, will you be going to Punta Tombo? This is the most important Magellan Penguins colony within Patagonia. Half a million of these penguins arrive at this place every year in order to breed. The first penguins arrive in September and stay up to mid March, but the best season to see them is after November, once the babies are born. One of the greatest features of this Reservation is the fact that you can literally walk among the penguins. If you stay at either Trelew or Puerto Madryn, you can catch excursions to this reservation and there are lots of other things to see around there, too. For example, many Welsh people settled in the area to escape the British around 1865 and there is quite a Welsh culture there now. And be sure to take in one of the wonderful Welsh tea houses. Don't drink too much "gwin" - Welsh for "wine."(or have your excedrin handy) LOL
Anyway, just some suggestions in case you hadn't thought of them. Keep sending those great photos and updates.
Hello Richard!
Since reading your latest Newsletter I feel inspired to write what is in my heart! In the beginning there was Adam and Eve....just kidding;) At the start of this Soulmate Search/Sojourn a year ago this coming April, I may have mentioned that many times I have asked if it is at all possible that there exists a man or men on our beautiful planet Earth who would travel with a woman for a few months and not expect to sleep with her. Of course the element of 'being human' exists as we experience a 'gravitational pull' when the chemistry feels right and instead of waiting/(RESTRICTING is the word used according to the spiritual teachings of The Kabbalah) we may give in to this primal instinct. When we push something away/RESTRICT then
it is even stronger, this is especially poignant when it refers to SEX between Female and Male, in this case on this particular journey that you have embarked on Richard. I am not a Teacher or a Preacher as I have a lot of 'correction' to see to on this Earthwalk, and a long way from 'getting it right'! I'll cut to the chase Richard.....You are an example(I learn from example) and living proof that it is possible to see the correct application of INTEGRITY in the way you are conducting this Soulmate Sojourn and that is admirable! While what I have said may come across as intense, yes it is for I live my Life with PASSION, every thought, deed is with the consciousness of PASSION and of course FUN too :)goes without saying! Soooo my opinion of the word INTEGRITY applies to YOU Richard, an honest open heart with honourable intentions and sensitive enough to know where to draw the line!!!!
Well, you finally did it, jumped off the edge....what a cliffhanger ;) reminds me of a book written by Stuart Wilde called The Peaceful Warrior, thought provoking reading, not mainstream by any means!
Vaya Con Dios Amigos and Amiga on this journey of wonderment and adventure!
Hugs
Val
ooops forgot to add:
LOVE...the road less travelled.....WHY? Because it is THE most difficult journey and ALL that we as Humans can take with us through all our incarnations since the beginning of time (as we know it;)
Hugs
Val
Vicki,
Please clarify your statement, in the 12/27/05 Newsletter, about being in Buzios: "..shopping, drinking, drinking, drinking---passing out!!!!!!"
Too many Capoeiras? "the ONLY alcoholic beverage that didn't give Richard and me a headache-
so we indulged every night!!!"
One way to stay hydrated, Richard should have kept on going.
Wanderlust,
The "drinking, drinking, drinking" in Buzios was WATER and some "Fanta" occasionally for the guys. We bought cases and cases of water and carried it everywhere. You force yourself to drink ALL the time so you don't get dehydrated. The humidity didn't bother me as much as it did the guys since I lived in Miami for most of my life and was used to it but I still didn't take any chances.
I think we had a total of four alcoholic drinks the entire trip and always watered them down with ice and WATER. Half of the glass in a local "capoeira" is filled with limes and sugar. We made ONE last the whole night. The "passing out" came from the heat and total exhaustion from the fast pace of the days activities.
Thanks for letting me clarify.
Vicki
Ready for a good laugh?
If you remember the Original Hollywood Squares and its comics, this may bring a tear to your eyes. These great questions and answers are from the days when "Hollywood Squares" game show responses were spontaneous and clever not scripted and (often) dull, as they are now. Peter Marshall was the host asking the questions, of course.
> Q. Do female frogs croak?
> A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.
>
> Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be?
> A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.
>
> Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.
> A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.
>
> Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?
> A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.
>
> Q. According to Cosmopolitain, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married?
> A. Rose Marie: No; wait until morning.
>
> Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
> A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.
>
> Q. In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say "I Love You"?
> A. Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty.
>
> Q. What are "Do It," "I Can Help," and "I Can't Get Enough"?
> A. George Gobel: I don't know, but it's coming from the next apartment.
>
> Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?
> A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I'll give you a gesture you'll never forget.
>
> Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
> A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.
> Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?
> A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.
>
> Q. In bowling, what's a perfect score?
> A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.
>
> Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps.
> One is politics, what is the other?
> A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.
>
> Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
> A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.
>
> Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
> A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.
>
> Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?
> A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?
>
> Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?
> A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.
>
> Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the
> habit of kissing a lot of people?
> A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.
>
> Q It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is it?
> A. Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected.
>
> Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head,
> what was he trying to do?
> A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.
>
> Q. Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?
> A. Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?
>
> Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?
> A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him.
>
> Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and
> has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?
> A. Charley Weaver: His feet.
>
> Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?
> A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh.
AGE DIFFERENCE
A college student at a recent USC football game challenged a
Senior citizen sitting next to him, saying it was impossible for their
generation to understand his.
"You grew up in a different world," the student said, loud enough
For everyone around them to hear. "Today we have television, satellite
positioning, jet planes, and space travel; men have walked on the
moon; our spaceships have visited Mars; and we even have nuclear energy,
electric and hydrogen cars, cell phones, and computers with
high-speed processing."
Taking advantage of a pause in the student's litany, the geezer
said, "You're right. We didn't have these things when we were young, so we
invented them, you little twit. What are you doing for the next
generation?"
Aren't seniors great!
Can you tell that I'm cleaning out my mailbox? One more then I'll say goodnight
A crusty old Sergeant Major found himself at a gala event, hosted by a
local
> liberal arts college.
> There was no shortage of extremely young, idealistic ladies in attendance,
> one of whom approached the Sergeant Major for conversation.
>
>
> She said, "Excuse me, Sergeant Major Sir, but you seem to be a very
serious
> man. Is something bothering you?"
>
>
> "Negative, ma'am," the Sergeant Major said, "Just serious by nature."
>
>
> The young lady looked at his awards and decorations and said, "It looks
like
> you have seen a lot of action."
>
>
> The Sergeant Major's short reply was, "Yes, ma'am, a lot of action."
>
>
> The young lady, tiring of trying to start up a conversation, said, "You
> know, you should lighten up a little. Relax and enjoy yourself."
>
>
> The Sergeant Major just stared at her in his serious manner.
>
>
> Finally the young lady said, "You know, I hope you don't take this the
wrong
> way, but when is the last time you had sex?"
>
>
> The Sergeant Major looked at her and replied, "1955."
>
>
> She said, "Well, there you are. You really need to chill out and quit
taking
> everything so seriously! I mean, no sex since 1955! Isn't that a little
extreme?"
The Sergeant Major, glancing at his watch, said in his matter-of-fact
voice,
"You think so? It's only 2130 now."
Goodnight
Hola Two Amigos/One Amiga!
Que Pasa?
Going down memory lane...whatever happened to 'The Old Geezer'? He met his match and then poof disappeared into cyberspace :) He had fun 'ruffling all the feathers'
on the blog, and he got a reaction every time! Those were the days with the gals from the 'nannynannybooboosisterhood' what excitement before the very first soiree in Manhattan Beach, kinda nostalgic to think of it! I say BRAVO to those original 'trailblazers' and happy to have been a part of it from the very start! Some things in life are worth remembering, Richard's blog has taken on a life of it's own! As the song goes "Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These, Who Am I To Disagree, I Travelled The World On The Seven Seas, Everybody's Lookin' For Somethin'"......
Annie Lennox/Eurythmics
JOE: hello :)
Sayanara
Sweet Dreams Y'all
Hugs
Val
Hello Ladies,
Wow- have you seen Gail Sheehy talking about her new book about "The Seasoned Woman"? I was bowled when I heard her on the Today Show this morning. She said everything we have learned here these past months. She even said that women don't want to be "marginalized"!! Unbelievable. Richard saw this about two years ago. Buckle your seat belts!!
-joe
PS-
There was also a cover article about her and her new book in this Sunday's Parade magazine.
-joe
Good morning, everyone!
Hey Joe, what do ya know? It's great to see you pop in on the blog; we've been missing you.
Willemina, You are my girl! Those Hollywood Squares jokes had me rolling. It also brought back so many memories of real, clean comedians. Paul Lynde and Charlie Weaver were always my favorites,and I'm living the same life that Rose Marie did!:):):)
Thanks Wille, for starting my morning off with a good laugh, now I'll be smiling all day!
It's time for my morning walk, I hope everyone has a great day!
Look at that the sun is finally shining in Rochester!
Karen JW
Due to technical difficulties, I have not participated like I wanted to on the blog. Hope to visit regularly now.
"Miss April"
I have been "lost" due to technical difficulties.
I have been following along with great excitement and anticipation.
Umberto has outdone himself with the fabulous pictures and the dialogue from Vicki and Gael are making it all too real. I can't wait for April.
vija
Hola Amigos/Amigas!
JOE: thanks for the tip re. 'The Seasoned Woman', sounds like the kind of book I would enjoy reading.
This '55 years young' gal wore m' black leather 'bomber' jacket and pants today and felt all I needed was a ride on a Harley(which is also a dream of mine)just for the hell of it!!! Nothing like thinking young and having FUN, sometimes borderline sillyness :)
Vija 'Miss April': My initial is VJ ;) which country will you be visiting with our 'leading man' in April? By the way a reminder his BIRTHDAY is early April ;)hee hee...ooops ......soweee
carpe diem
Hugs
Val
Joe...nice family photo. You have a beautiful family
I pulled my Parade magazine from the newspaper and plan to read it later, thanks.
hi karenjw
I'm so glad that you had a good laugh. I also had tears streaming down my cheeks from laughing so hard. I could picture Paul Lynde, Charlie Weaver, Rose Marie and the rest of them throwing back those hilarious answers ad-lib with their serious faces...yes, those were the good ole days.
My son (21) had 4 wisdom teeth pulled this morning so I have been a doting mom all day. Actually, he's doing very well to my surprise.
I think I'll go read that magazine article now. Have a great evening and I'll check back tomorrow.
Hi all
Just checking in...and wanted to say hello to all. Fantastic photos Umberto - always magnificient! The highlight of the journey indeed.
Gael and Richard looks like you have gotten back into the groove with so many fun adventures again. It is so fun to follow along. Gael you do write with such clarity and you make it real for the rest of us.
Vicki thanks for missing me - I have been overwhelmed these days with a new job and my own business going at once. I have tried to at least read once and awhile and look at the photos of the journey. But it is a quick glance these days. I am having fun in spite of long working hours. My life is very blessed!
I miss the ladies from MB- the FF...I hope you all are doing well - let's get together somewhere soon!
I hope everyone is having a great year so far and many blessings and adventures to all!
RR Gael Umberto - be safe and many many happy days to come!
Hi Joe - glad to hear you are doing well and say hello to the family! I Miss seeing you!
Paula
Hello,
[Note: I wrote this very early this morning only to return to my computer after a very hectic day and seeing I did not post it. Oi vey!]
Sorry to monopolize the blog about this but I was totally amazed about what Gail Sheehy is writing and talking about. She even used the expression "re-awakening" in her Today Show interview that we have been using for months.
It really seems that the media is taking notice of the "seasoned" woman (and man) and this can only help the cause.
Below is the link to Gail Sheehy's interview. It's as if she's been watching the Senior Bachelor endeavor from the start. Nancy says we should invite her on the cruise!
Click here for Gail Sheehy talking about the "seasoned woman" on the Today Show.
It's in the box on the top left titled "More Today Show Video"- scroll to the second video clip.
And here is a link to Gail Sheehy's article in this Sunday's Parade magazine- click here.
Enjoy!
-joe
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