The Mystery and Magic of Travel
Join us, Pat and Bob Patten, as we reminisce about our rambling journey through numerous towns, remote villages and distant countries, uncovering the mystical shadows of the past as a means to understanding the world of today.
The travel bug bit Bob and me in our youth. He grew up in London, England and I was raised in the midwestern United States. We have visited dozens of countries in the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Orient. Our hope is that, by sharing some of our travel tidbits and insights, we will give you an appreciation of other peoples, cultures, and countries. The list of places we have written about continues to grow and can be found on the Table of Contents.
Join us, Pat and Bob Patten, as we reminisce about our rambling journey through numerous towns, remote villages and distant countries, uncovering the mystical shadows of the past as a means to understanding the world of today.
The travel bug bit Bob and me in our youth. He grew up in London, England and I was raised in the midwestern United States. We have visited dozens of countries in the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Orient. Our hope is that, by sharing some of our travel tidbits and insights, we will give you an appreciation of other peoples, cultures, and countries. The list of places we have written about continues to grow and can be found on the Table of Contents.
In January 2023, Bob passed away peacefully at home, with me by his side. While his physical journey has ended, his voice, curiosity, and love of discovery remain deeply woven into every page of this blog. Here and There with Pat and Bob was our shared creation, born of a lifetime of travel, conversation, and wonder—and it continues in that same spirit.
Hopefully you will enjoy our individual perspectives on the many places we have been, separately or together, the people we have met, and the many lands we have crossed. I continue to write with Bob’s memory beside me, carrying forward the joy we always found in the journey.
I look forward to answering your questions and welcome your comments on our Facebook page.
Happy Travels,
Pat Patten
The Joy is in the Journey!
