May 5th Tuesday 7pm
Silk Road Journey From Xi’an to Kashgar with Lisa Song, Red Lantern Journeys
Roughly half of China—the western half— seems to bear about as much resemblance to classic China as Chicago does to Santa Fe. The fascination and mystery that drew the adventurers of old still attracts modern-day travelers to these far-flung regions of China. We’ll journey from Xian to Kashgar to explore the ancient Silk Road; see the relics and remnants of the past; and capture the breath-taking views of the remote deserts and mountains. Join Lisa Song from Red Lantern Journeys to share enchanting stories and sceneries of the legendary Silk Road.
May 12th Tuesday 7pm
Hiking Northern Greece with Walking Softly Tours
Discover the mountains of northern Greece! In the “hidden” region of Zagori you’ll find a landscape filled with lovely mountain villages connected by a network of stone-tiled pathways and bridges. Here also you’ll see high country meadows ablaze with crocus and ringed by towering limestone peaks along with one of the deepest gorges in the world. Thrill to the spectacle of the monasteries of Meteora perched precariously atop towering sandstone pinnacles. You’ll also have an opportunity to climb to the summit of Mount Olympus, legendary home of the Greek gods and the highest point in Greece. Your guides tonight are John and Amy Osaki, founders of Walking Softly Tours.
May 16th Saturday 9am
Solo Travelers
Join us for an informal gathering of travelers as they meet and learn from each other’s travel experiences and share wisdom learned on the road. Whether you’re preparing for your first solo journey or your hundredth, you’ll enjoy sharing your adventures with your fellow sojourners. Bring your coffee and your questions!
May 19th Tuesday 7pm
Dancing Matt Around the World with author Matt Harding
Matt Harding, the YouTube sensation with more than 20,000,000 views, has just published a book of the story behind his dancing/traveling phenomenon. Dancing Matt Around the World, a celebration of his arm- swinging, knee-pumping, infectious dance of joy, is a full-color travelogue with a behind the scenes look at the places and people he has met and its affect on him. Put on your happy feet, come travel the world and leave touched by Matt’s zest for life.
See Matt on YouTube or his website.
May 26th Tuesday 7pm
Our Annual Slides & Tell with Geography Quiz & Prizes!
Yes, tonight we wrap up our 10th season of WWB presentations and that means it’s time for Slides & Tell, where YOU get to be the star of the show. We invite customers to bring in five slides or digital images in a projectable format and the story that goes with them. We’ll also have our annual geography quiz complete with BIG prizes. Just call ahead so we know how many to plan for and where you’ll be taking us. We can answer any questions about using our digital projector. 206-634-3453 or email us at travel@speakeasy.net. Come, be part of the fun!
