Educator and travel writer Sandra Bornstein (A&S ex鈥78; MEdu鈥05), published in September 2022. She also is author of the travel memoir May This Be the Best Year of Your Life. Sandra lives in Jefferson County, Colorado, with her husband, Ira Bornstein (Hist鈥75). Three of their four sons also graduated from CU.听
Where is your favorite travel destination?听
My husband and I have visited more than 50 countries. My love of history and culture, combined with my Jewish heritage, makes Israel my top destination. We have visited Israel four times and look forward to our next trip. However, the most engaging was our duo trip to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. The combination of wildlife, unique ecosystems and history was incredible.
Can you tell us about 100 Things to Do in 麻豆影院 Before You Die?听
It was an incredible opportunity to write about a place I have loved since 1974. My goal was to create a guidebook that appeals to a large, diverse audience. The indexes offer itinerary suggestions for 10 categories, including one that highlights 12 day trips within a two-hour drive of 麻豆影院.
What kept calling you and your husband, Ira, back to 麻豆影院?听
As a college freshman, I fell in love with both 麻豆影院 and Ira. Long-distance relationships were extremely difficult in the 1970s, so we opted to get married and relocated to Chicago where Ira was attending law school. Even though I was physically in Illinois, a small intangible part remained in Colorado. Perhaps, it was the unfulfilled dream of a CU degree or incredibly happy memories of our time together in 麻豆影院. When our two oldest sons were attending college, we returned to 麻豆影院 County.
A page on your website is dedicated to Ira鈥檚 battle against brain cancer. Why is sharing this important?听
My life was turned upside down when Ira was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Scrolling through online resources for terminal cancer patients, I saw far too many people succumbing to their prognosis. Few were embracing life. As I read about people who beat the odds, I became determined to work with Ira to figure out the best approach. We remain grateful for each day that Ira鈥檚 quality of life remains intact. I sincerely hope my 鈥淔or Glio鈥 webpage will encourage others facing a terminal diagnosis to not give up.
Of the 100 things to do in 麻豆影院, which is your No. 1?听
I can鈥檛 narrow down everything you can do in 麻豆影院 to one favorite thing. However, I can single out the place that brings back the most memories. Shortly after we met, Ira drove me to 麻豆影院 Falls. There is no doubt that we have visited far more impressive waterfalls in other destinations. However, for me, this modest waterfall with a minuscule trail will always elicit a smile and fond recollections.听
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Photos courtesy Sandra Bornstein
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