Introduction:

Hi, and thanks for checking out my new blog. I call it Dr. Dave's Travels and Travails because, while it's mainly a travel blog, I like to talk a little about my life and work as well, in a way that I hope will be funny and entertaining. Sometimes the posts may be more about life's journey and the interesting cast of characters I have met along the way, or sometimes travel is simply the vehicle for sharing with readers my experiences with these characters. You can find out more about me by following the bio link. I am a 53-year old physician working at the Student Health Center at Louisiana State University, home of the 2007 BCS Champion LSU Fighting Tigers (so, of course, we will sometimes have to discuss LSU football). My wife of 17 years is Ann Clement Kemp. She teaches English literature at Denham Springs High School. She comes from a large family with many "colorful" individuals. They provide a constant source of amusement for me...and also great fodder for this blog. Ann and I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively in North America and Europe. I enjoy taking both photographs and videos, and I hope you will enjoy seeing them. I will be happy to answer any questions you might have about travel or any other subjects that may come up. Hope you will check back often for updates.

Dave