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.
The days are flowing here and there is less “thinking” or planning necessary for an amazing experience to flow forth. This morning, I was going to take my friend Lisa to see Eddy but she is suffering from Dengue and needed to head back to bed to rest. My friend from Peru, Vanessa, was to […]
Bali World Of Green Read More »
A friend told me about Cinnamon Coffee. Well, I actually found Seniman Coffee, slightly different name. They were making a pour over coffee at the bar when I walked over. I asked a couple questions and learned that they know what they are doing!!! I had an espresso and an Americano to taste their blend.
The thought occurred to me this morning that I’ve already met so many people in two full days here. Part of what I love about travel is new connections and real connections with travelers. I’ve already met people from Finland, Columbia, Norway, Italy, Holland, Australia, Seattle, New York, and India. I’ve heard conversations in Japanese,
Two day connections Read More »
I’m feeling settled in here. In the past two days, I’ve seen old friends, visited old favorite restaurants, had good coffee, relaxed, been massaged, had some more coffee and seen a healer. Yes, I’m feeling like I’m settled into the blessing and openness of Bali. Yay! Today, I woke early to the sounds of the
Settling in to Ubud Read More »
Hello! This is just a quick post to let everyone know I’ve made it. After 35 hours of travel, I arrived at Sandat Bali yesterday afternoon. Lots of smiles and reconnection there! Had dinner with a friend and headed to bed early. Got 11 hours of sleep last night. Feel very good today. Woke with
Hello and welcome along on the next adventure. It’s been four years since I’ve had a long adventure like this. After caring for and getting my elderly parents settled, I’m ready for a break and some exploring. My intent is to start in Bali to see the healers and simply relax for a week or
Adventure overview Read More »
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.
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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 »
I got this video link today. Amazing. Watch it! A humble authentic singer
Feeling the fear, doing it anyway Read More »
I always get advice from fellow travelers about what I can bring back in my luggage. I realizing that custom regulations are very stringent in some parts of the world like for Australians where the soil on people’s shoes is reportedly checked and shoes can be confiscated (so I’ve been told). Because of experience, Australians
They found WHAT in a suitcase? Read More »
http://youtu.be/sKTjSj_9dVc?t=3s When I stop and consider all the things in my life I love, travel rises toward the top of the list. There are many reasons for this and chief among them is that I feel so alive when traveling. Everything is new. There are no routines. Being present fully with what is, the experience
Living to die or dying to live? The adventure…. Read More »
My brother sent this to me. It’s in German. The daughter is visiting her father and helping in the kitchen. She asks: “Tell me dad, how are you managing with the new I-Pad we gave you for your birthday?” Understanding German isn’t necessary to understand his response. How do you like the new iPad?
I’ve been exercising my entire adult life. Lately, since my road bike bit the dust, my primary form of exercise has been mountain biking. For two years now, I’ve hardly ridden. Last summer was a blur of taking care of mom and dad while surviving myself. I got in one trail ride last year. I
Persistence, surrender and listening Read More »
It’s late tonight yet I’ve been stimulated to write a piece before going to sleep. Yesterday, I facilitated my first full-day training in 18 months. Unsure whether or not I wanted to do that any longer, I sat with the invitation for a short time and felt it would be good for me to take
Inner Magnificence…human doing or human being? Read More »
It’ll be two weeks tonight that I arrived back home. And I’m still adjusting. The first few days were a blur as I settled into a “return home” rhythm. I slept when tired, ate when hungry, did nothing, read, shopped, and listened to the rhythm as my body adapted. Slowly, I began sleeping through the
Paths everywhere but which one to follow? Read More »
I have arrived home. Marnie picked me up at the airport and I’ve been home long enough for a shower, to till up and turn on my espresso machine and to do a hot water infusion bath. I had a nose bleed on the airplane already so moisture is important. I left the hostel this
Home now remembering and holding on Read More »
There’s a crab apple tree out front of the duplex back in Colorado. When it blooms, it’s really glorious! It’s fragile, the bloom doesn’t last long, the fragrance fills the air and the color is stunning. My favorite part is sticking my nose up into the tree and listening to the bees buzz. Ripe blossoms
One more night and the “hive” is buzzing Read More »
This morning I received an email from my friend who lives in Singapore. She didn’t write earlier because it took her longer to adapt to being back home than she anticipated. She was gone for one month. It takes time and there is nothing a person can do but give it time, be patient and
The pain of travel Read More »
It’s my last day here. I’ve been up since before the sunrise listening and writing. Now, I’m headed to the pool. Later, I may go for a massage or healing session with Nyoman and have dinner with friends. I know, so many plans for my final day. First, the pool for some reading and relaxing.