Learning to travel! My first visit to Mexico was the Baja of California in the mid-1980s. It was a bit rough going then but, I fell in love with the people! My first major backpacking trip took place several later. With a bulky and overloaded backpack, too much clothing, and much of it not good for travel, frightened and unsure, I got on a plane to Cancun and 2 1/2 months of travel. I did NOT know what I was doing. BUT…I was certain that if I didn’t start, I would never learn. And boy have I!
This is my third full day of travel. I’m getting into a rhythm now. While traveling, I posted on facebook about my travel experience. For those of you who aren’t on facebook, I will repost some of that here later. But first, Chiapas. This is my third visit here, the first being 30 years ago. […]
Getting in the travel Groove, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas! Read More »
I traveled to Valladolid specifically to be here for Sunday. Sunday in the Zocolo is awesome. The community comes out. There are performances and music and food. There are marquesita’s and churro’s! And very few cell phones. Families hang out together. This Sunday was only slightly different. It’s the first time I’ve been here a
Sunday In Valladolid Read More »
My trip to Mexico from Guatemala was eventful. Once more, a prime opportunity to practice the “three non’s”. Those are: 1.) non-attachment, 2.) non-judgment and 3.) non-resistance. Things flow as they flow, not as you or I would like them to. Surrender, flow with what is and it minimizes a lot of stress and wasted
Arrival and restoration Read More »
Big plans today. After traveling all day yesterday, resting! Travel is always stimulating. Some times, so much so I don’t realize how exhausted I am. After working to get everything complete before leaving and then traveling all day, I intentionally planned to rest today. I actually slept in…then had a great breakfast and sat outside
Dia de descanso…rest day! Read More »
Here’s the scoop on this day of travel. I left home at 4:30 am and arrived in Bacalar at 8:30 pm. Long but energizing day. Lovely connection and conversation on the plane with Gina! Then met Nick and continued the connection. Flight arrived about 35 minutes early and we had a gate ready. Arrival time
The flexible traveler has arrived….. Read More »
Wandering for my birthday! I got the urge to take a birthday trip. And then witnessed it unfold. I checked flights and found good affordable direct flight . Then I cleared my calendar. Suddenly, I was busy with only 10 days to plan my trip and pack! Several people made comments to me like “I’d
Travel primer……how to travel from Cancun to Bacalar to Belize to Flores to Rio Dulce. Read More »
Ready or not, here I go! Soon, I’ll be off on an adventure to celebrate life, living and my birthday. It’s on short notice and has been pulled together really quickly. I put this map video together to give you an idea of where I’ll be heading and what I’ll be up to. I’m editing
Imminent Departure: Adventure calling! Read More »
Days are now dwindling! In one week, I fly home. Yesterday was a full day. Several hours of cycling around Merida followed by coffee at Cafe Riqueza. Then loading packs and walking over a mile to the bus station. Scoring on a great restaurant right across from the bus station. Five plus hours on the
Tomorrow will be one week since leaving home. It’s been an amazing, full, perfectly paced time. The second day included a massage from Rodrigo which was great. Walking, bicycle riding, collectivo to ruins, bus to Rio Lagartos, more walking, evening marquesita ritual, new friends, people from all over the world. AMAZING week! In the
It’s been almost 24 hours since arriving in the Yucatan. It feels like at least 3 or 4 days! Now it’s the weekend, Friday evening. Soon, I’m heading to the Zocolo to graze and get a marquesita! So far, I’ve met people from Paris, Cambridge, London, Brussels, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, Germany, France, Spain and, of
Perfectly long days! Read More »
This post if from January 2017. I had a marvelous and relaxing trip to the Yucatan of Mexico. I needed a break from caregiving for my mother and a time to refresh my Spirit. It was perfect! Since then, I’ve had several friends visit the area and I’m always happy to offer tips and support
This is the third time I’ve written this post. Two have vanished and the last one to do so was completely finished. If you are reading this, I had better luck this time! Once the second bus arrived, I got on and rode about 10 minutes to a village where we changed buses. We started
Onward Down to Urique Read More »
The ever evolving travel packing checklist. My first extended trip was in the mid-80’s where I traveled across the US for roughly 15 months. I had my car and loaded it with essentials: books, camping gear, bicycle, camera and clothing. I had more than I needed and didn’t have some of what I did need.
Travel Packing Checklist Read More »
Hello! I returned home September 1 from two weeks in Chihuahua. I had a wonderful trip! Everything flowed smoothly for me. Before leaving, I had several people tell me how dangerous it was in Chihuahua. I never experienced anything but helpful people including taxi drivers. The first afternoon, I went walking on the newly finished
Chihuahua…beginning Read More »