Live from Chautauqua Institution

Perhaps my biggest challenge while travelling with Road Scholar - if Wi-Fi is reliable - is landing on the focus for my initial blog post while immersed in one of their programs. Secondary challenges include decisions about how many posts I'll publish about whatever program I'm in at the time and whether to attach pictures - inadequate as they can be - and, how to keep my post(s) brief. The latter can be especially difficult given the uniformly rich experiences Road Scholar offers. Commercial - part one - concluded.

Home - Chautauqua Institution

Just one day in, I'm pleased to report that Chautauqua and Road Scholar are a perfect fit. The grounds are striking and the food is first-rate. More importantly, the reputation Chautauqua has built over its 150+ year history for drawing top-shelf guest lecturers was ratified from the start of this program. Phil Shull may not be a household name but his excellent lecture yesterday a.m. on global food security was beyond what I've come to expect from Road Scholar and that bar is high. In addition, yesterday ended with an equally exemplary musical performance by Bill Ward, a talented guitarist, singer, and storyteller who captivated me for over ninety minutes, including introducing me to the material of several unfamiliar but highly worthwhile songwriters.

Beginning with our first Road Scholar vacation to Alaska in 2015, I've steadily evangelized here on their behalf.  If I haven't yet convinced you, I'm hoping this second part of the commercial will persuade you to give them a try. I'm reasonably sure you won't be disappointed.