Your choice….choose wisely! After my birthday, I made this short video. What inspired me was the comments I received about having a Happy Birthday…”under these conditions”. What struck me is this: I do my best to live well, be happy, choose to be peaceful, like being present and aware and appreciate the little things in […]
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Testing! This is my first post since purging over 4,500 “users”. Whew! Grandpa and Coffee Waking early, I went out at sunrise for some hunting and gathering. A new recipe from Oaxaca for black refried beans really called to me! Needing to make my own ancho chile powder, I headed out to find some ancho
Cleaning up, literally, everything. Now, that includes my list of “users” in my wordpress blog account. Somewhere over the years, I have accumulated something like 4,712 “users”. I use quotes because they appear not to be real! Body parts, women from Russia, garage doors, office supplies, cabinetry, SEO support, marketing programs, homes, etc…it appears that
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Sitting in the park on a Sunday in Guanajuato…ahhhhh! Flashback! Yesterday I received a message related to a LinkedIn article I wrote some time ago. It was interesting to read and brought back some great memories! I added a couple things and then decided to experiment. On my next trip, I’m planning to do
Freedom in Life….and a test. Read More »
Largest Buddhist temple in the world: Borobudur, Java Near the end of the last decade, I was weary but inspired to travel. I head off on my longest adventure travel so far. I wanted to refresh my energy, and wanted to see more of SE Asia, so I put together a rough idea of a
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Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz Two months have flown by. As I near the day of my return flight, different thoughts and focus move in. For example, I won’t wonder which dial in the shower to turn for hot water and if there is really “hot” water! No more wastebaskets by the toilet
Time flies! My trip is nearly over! Read More »
Teh Tarik: pulled tea. Just a few months ago…REALLY??? I was out before sunrise in Bagan, on a rented e-bike, looking for spots to photograph temples. Ziiiippppp forward!!! Now I am in Queretaro! Two months have flown by. I’m heading home in seven days. And have chosen experiences I want to savor with my time
Slow-blur mode! Changes come quickly. Wow! Read More »
Sunset view. After about 12 days in Oaxaca following dozens of processions, street music and dancing and cemetery visits, I was ready for a break! And, feeling better after the bout with dengue, my taste buds returned and my energy grew, I was ready for travel! Before leaving Oaxaca Once more, what an amazing experience
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First, it was the small neighborhood processions. Music, giant Alebrije’s, mezcal, dancing, more music and, of course, fireworks! This local parade went right below the terraza outside my room! It was the first sign that festivities were kicking off! Fast Forward! Fast forward to the three nights around Dis de Los Muertos. Crowds everywhere. Packed,
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Artist putting finishing touches on wall mural in Xoxocotlan. Amazing wall art everywhere! Music! Procession! Dancing! Families in the cemetery all night talking, eating, drinking and remembering. What an awesome experience! Suddenly, it dawned on me how much I experienced since yesterday morning?!?! A few photo’s of Dia de Muertos activities here! The sun is
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What a great weekend in Guanajuato! There are a lot of tourist here but they are mostly Mexican. People are friendly. There is a lot going on. Lovely food everywhere. Easy walking wherever I want to go. Comfortable large bed. Hot water for shower. And really good coffee. What more could I ask for. Oh,
Right place, right tine and magic happens. Travel is full of unpredictable experiences! For example, until you visit the Museo Nacional de Anthropologia in Mexico City, you have NO idea how overwhelming it can be! So you have to adjust! And often that comes in the experience itself! Similarly, travel planning requires an overview for
Serendipity and Nature while traveling! Read More »
Listening! So important in every moment of life. I had at least three or four people tell me about La Gruta and that I should visit there. Advice was different from each but, I listened, went early and had a lovely morning soaking in the hot springs! There is a SPA there! And a temazcal!
San Miguel de Allende Travel day: La Gruta Hot Springs! Read More »
Short story as I’m packing, it’s late and I leave in the morning. Absolutely stunning morning here! Perfect! Not hot and not cold. No wind. Not raining! And very few people at the hot springs when I arrived. Travel options There have been times when I have had to follow a budget and go as
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I walked…and walked….and walked some more today! Left around 10:00, had breakfast with Barbara and Thelma then walked to the top of Parque El Chorro. Lots of steps up and up! Started my day at Ki’bok coffee! Photo below. Anyone care to join me??? Back at 5:00, then an evening walk Back at the hostel,
First evening without rain in San Miguel de Allende! Read More »
Surprise around the corner. My final evening in Queretaro, I headed out wandering with my camera. I did find the church where the thorns grow in the shape of the cross but the courtyard was closed. My plan, turn left and walk! There was one area I hadn’t explored much. And Jesus, a man at
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A quick search for coffee showed a spot near my hostel. It was late, too late for coffee, so I stopped so I would know where it was in the morning. That morning was yesterday and my experience was exceptional! Alejandro explained the different coffees they had, which was best for chemex or aeropress and
Surprising coffee here in Queretaro! Read More »
I’ve been very impressed with this city! I’m staying in the historic central area so outside areas are probably very different. The central area is cobble stone streets, polite and courteous drivers, walking everywhere, huge range of food and dining options and very friendly people. Hours walking yesterday! For roughly five hours, I was out
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Short walk yesterday turned long! So much to see here. Pedestrian streets set up for vendors last night. Amazing variety! Food and architecture and everything in between. There is so much variety here! Hamburgers, sushi, pizza, bakery, coffee, chapulines (grasshoppers) and more. Original architecture, Spanish architecture and so many monuments in such a small
Exploring day in Queretaro! Read More »
Early 4:25 am pick up, quick ride to the airport and “zoom-zoom”, off on another adventure. Disorienting but adjusting! Benito Juarez airport is very disorienting for me. It was better this time! However, the first part of any travel is disorienting! New culture and climate. Tired from travel. My mind is wired for English but
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