Travel stories written while I’m on the road exploring. So many adventures and experiences pop up each day, I’ll begin by managing them under travel stories and invite you to follow along.
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 »
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 »
Soon, I’ll be heading to the Yucatan to warm my bones. Yay! Nice way to kick off the new year! Today, I’m experimenting with a new portable keyboard that might enable me to leave my laptop home and do any writing from my iPad. Testing and testing. The challenge is finding something these large hands
Appreciation and warming my bones soon! Read More »
My flight was really early! The express train direct left later than I wanted. I decided to take the SkyBus from KL Sentral to the airport. My last evening, with free time on my hands, I took the LRT rail to KL Sentral to shop for travel food and verify the bus schedule. They confirmed
Unpredictable journey home! Read More »
I’m now home in Colorado. Already, it’s really different. If I want to go get a quick bite to eat, I can’t walk five minutes to several different Indian or Chinese restaurants. I get in my car, by myself, isolated from people around me, and drive to a destination. The feeling of being in the
Improvising, flowing and adapting! Read More »
I made a couple short video’s of Sandat Bali. This will give you a better idea of the environment they have created here! And here are photo’s I have taken there: Ciao!
Some experiences can only be felt, never described! Words can’t communicate what was experienced and felt. That’s what I feel on my last evening in Ubud this trip. Experience: flow, magical connections, great conversations, amazing people, gratitude, each day an amazing surprise. For example… One morning, I drove to a coffee shop. Their machine wasn’t
A different person going back to Colorado! Read More »
It’s the eve of mom and dad’s anniversary. This would have been 67! Happy anniversary mom and dad! I can feel your presence tuning into my trip and looking over my shoulder, smiling with me! My list of things I want to accomplish before I leave here has very little left on it. Today, I
A bit of exploring today! Read More »
Two nights ago, I had a session with Nyoman. Any of the pain points from before were so much better. He commented on how much better my body is and he could see it in my walking! I’ve been stretching most days to help loosen things up. He told me my body was very flexible
Savoring and winding down! Read More »
Helpful view of technology and how it releases dopamine, the same component released by addictions. Even here in Bali, I’m now seeing children, early in the morning, being entertained by smart phones. Some habits starting so very early! Over recent days, talking with new friends Cesca, Michael, Rosa, Kadi, Miguel, Stu, Patience, Drew, Michael, Zay,
Simon Sinek presentation about technology and numbing Read More »
While reading “The Winning Family” years ago, I was deeply influenced by words Louise Hart shared regarding beliefs. Two comments really impacted me. “First you form your habits, then your habits form you”. Wow?! Really??!!! How much of my life is habitual? Slowly, I realized a habit filled life is mostly lived on automatic pilot
Live a rich life! Have your own authentic experience! Read More »
I got a few messages from people asking if I was OK since it’s been a few days since I posted. Reminder: I am on holiday! So I took a holiday! I did post brief updates on Facebook so please check there as well. I found a lovely family to stay with in Padang Bali!
Holiday update…yes, everything is OK! Read More »
A lovely drive from Ubud to Padang Bai yesterday! Traffic wasn’t bad and I didn’t get off on the wrong road this time! There is so much to see on the side of the road passing temples, stone work, wood work, colorful rice fields, statues over the road and lovely forest. If I stopped for
Padang Bali travel and beach Read More »
I stopped by to have Nyoman work on me last night. My back was still a bit sore. He helped a lot and I realized the challenge right now is really tight muscles. So I’m starting each day with more extensive and enjoyable stretching. Much better now. After breakfast here this morning, banana pancake in
Last Day in Ubud…off to Padang Bali tomorrow…dining and relaxing! Read More »
It’s been eleven years since I first visited Bali. After Thailand in the early 2000’s, my first trip overseas, I was hooked. Traveling so much, dealing with constant adaptation, being flexible in the moment, I realized I can travel anywhere. I flexed my schedule and took a quick side trip to Cambodia to see Angkor
Random thoughts on Balinese experience! Read More »
This morning, I drove out to see the Holy Knife! It’s been several years since I was there. I trusted my intuition to get me there. I have no schedule. It felt right to go today. No appointment. No idea what happens with him on Sundays. It felt right so I prepared to go. I
Blasted! Me, not the volcano! Read More »