Alice Chu Adventurer: About

Sky diving in tandem in Wisconsin with Aging But Dangerous

Updated Saturday 8 Jan 2022

Not Alice Chu, M.D., the pediatric orthopedic surgeon, nor the rheumatologist, both on the East Coast.

A = adventurer

Have you eaten camel, kangaroo, agouti, alligator, hare or rabbit, besides regular meat from bison, cattle, pigs, chicken, turkeys, and seafood?

Well, I have, to use Tom Papa’s phrase in his travel log on the National Public Radio show Live From Here. Tom is one of the top comedic voices in the country.

The camel and kangaroo meat were eaten in the good old USA.

at the equator, Kenya

Adventure is a state of mind

The dictionary definition of adventure is an exciting or remarkable or very unusual experience, or the undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks.

To me, anything and everything out of the ordinary routine can be an adventure, even being stuck in the middle of a muddy, rutted road in Guatemala for six hours on a bus.

Restored garden of Emily Dickinson Homestead

Rocky Mountains, U.S.A.

Aconcagua, tallest peak in South America, in the Chilean Andes

As Russel Banks identified himself as a voyager, so do I. Yes, like him, I do touristy things, the sights, sounds and tastes. Time permitting, I venture out to learn about the cultures, peoples, and histories.

As an adventurer and traveler,

I have traveled in 5 continents (middle of the road between the more-traveled and the less-traveled). It means that my eyes are wide open for new experiences.
A in my middle name is for adventure.
I have done scuba diving, in tandem sky diving, white water rafting, and taken a mule ride trip down to the Colorado River from the top of the Grand Canyon South Rim.

I am really proud that a local Cusco (Peru) tour guide asked me, the tourist, whether his answer to our tour group was correct or not.

Appalachian Trail Vermont

I hiked the 3 peaks at Machu Picchu

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The shaman held me while I soared like a condor at Peru's Amaru Muru

PRESENTATION

I spoke about some of my travels March 1, 2022, 12-1:30 pm central time:-

Armchair Travel: East Africa as a Tourist and Peace Corp Volunteer ONLINE

Explore Africa as you travel through Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia then learn about life as a volunteer Science teacher with the Peace Corps in rural Tanzania.

FREE online armchair travel sponsored by the Minneapolis Community Education.

WRITINGS and PUBLICATIONS

exciting news!!!

I have 2 essays in Heart Notes: an anthology of inspiring letters to matters of the heart Volume ! by Steve Garvin, Olivia Vo, Irma Gossen, Mila Johansen

published in 2022. Listed in Amazon

Find me in the back cover pictures?

I have written some poems about my adventures. Some may need revisions still.

Some other poems have appeared in:
A) Sparks from Ten Embers

poetry anthology

Published in 2018.
synopsis--Ten Fireside poets wrote on many subject matters, from environmental protection, gratitude in simple things, appreciation of people, to memories of childhood.

funded by City of Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

B) If this is not paradise, what is?

a poetry chapbook with co-author Ellen Smith. 63 pages

Published in 2019

synopsis--With their distinct voices and mutual love of words, Alice Chu and Ellen Smith created poems that touch on many themes of life. From two voices, they share with readers their perspectives on life, its absurdity, sweet and sad moments; on the challenge and joy of daily living, the weather’s effect on moods, and their love of literary art.

reviews--

“Two deft and sweet poets, who care deeply about the practice and future of our beloved craft, offer you a melodious duet of their work. Dive in!” Judyth Hill, internationally published poet, author and cross-genre mentor

“Like streams flow into rivers and rivers flow into lakes and lakes flow into oceans, so does the poetry of Alice and Ellen flow from these pages into the hearts of readers. Be comforted. Be inspired. Be ready for an exhilarating experience in poetry paradise.” Maxine Bryant, poet, author of The Truth Be Told

“Alice Chu and Ellen Smith have craftily interwoven poems filled with compassion, contemplation and gentle humor. Definitely a joy to read.” Ronald j Palmer, poet, 2019 consulting editor Martin Lake Journal

Gratitude To You Who Have

thanked me for the service when you hear that I will be in Peace Corps service. “I’m proud of you”, “I admire you” are some comments. This is most gratifying.

tol told me I will live vicariously through my next adventure. I will try to deliver the experience.

off offered to help me pack and move boxes to prepare my home for the caretaker couple. A VERY BIG thank YOU.

gg given me send offs – love them all, from a bouquet made of Tootsie Roll lollipops, to spices, first lines of poetry, poetry reading party, Croatian chocolate+coconut wafers, Cantonese dinner at Hong Kong Noodle (I may not have the opportunity to eat such delicious food for a while), poems for me about me, cards, Snuffy's Malt Shop (1950s style Americana), cheese cake petite fours, well wish in Swahili, homemade rhubarb and berry pies, to good conversations...

pp pointed out books I should read so I can learn about current Africa

Special thanks to Sharry, Rob, and Alan.

Some send offs from friends