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.
Wow…it has been a while since I’ve traveled!! After the ton of details I had to deal with up to the last minute, I was elated to finally being on the shuttle. However, it’s been so long since I traveled, I am learning all over how to deal with things. What was second nature…isn’t or […]
Temporary memory Loss! Read More »
Finally…and finally! It’s been nearly 3 years since I came back from my 10 months of travel. Finally, I am able to get on the road and travel again. However, I felt like I was actually learning how to do that again after so much time away! Learning where things are stored. Learning what favorite
Finally, next Adventure! Read More »
With Ketut of Bali Santi in Ubud. My favorite massage therapist in Ubud, Bali. She’s next door to an herb store making aromatherapy oils, soaps, lotions, mosquito repellant and very near Sandat Bali. Sandat Bali is where Nyoman, one of my healer friends lives, and Wayan his wife operate a homestay. A Few Travel Experiences!
Working with updates for my blog. Testing links and hoping this is working now! New for me: broadcasting to social media simultaneously! My test: it looks like they are signed up but…not sure they are reaching their destination. Have an awesome day if you are seeing this!! Share: Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter
Social Media Testing Read More »
This is not normally what people think of first about the Yucatan. More tha likely, people think of beaches. However, this is the precise reason I came here, to the village of Valladolid. When I returned from Costa Rica, I felt a little disappointed and disconnected. Once home, I realized it is a “tourist” culture
Yucatan Photo Editing Read More »
Semana Santa, Holy Week! Hoardes of people started arriving yesterday. Every hotel is full. Backpackers caught by surprise wandered the streets hopeful. Some moved on. Others got lucky. My friend from Italy finally stopped searching on the internet and went walking. Over an hour later, they came home excited. No hotel room but an apartment
Semana Santa Costa Rica Read More »
This image shows how I felt putting together a photo trip to Costa Rica. I was taking a lot of YouTube classes learning to use my camera better. And, I took my camera out every time I went somewhere to practice. So I was working on two projects simultaneously. However, after 40 years of travel,
Costa Rica, Osa Peninsula Read More »
PLAN!!! In my experience, I find travelers leaning toward one style of travel or the other. One style is to plan. I mean, a rigid plan followed to the detail. Little flexibility. Plan! Know where you are going, what your are doing next, having transportation and details all arranged. I don’t think or flow like
Two travel options Read More »
My travel preference: I love immersing myself in local culture! I’m not big on cities but they are an essential part of travel. They provide the “travel hub” where lowest-priced flights can be found. Places like Phenom Penh house museums of artifacts from Angkor Wat giving a more complete image of life there. Food carts
Preference: Immersion is My travel style Read More »
A little over a year ago, I was walking through villages in Myanmar. No mobile phones. People walked slowly and talked to each other. Food was prepared slowly and deliciously. A smile given was returned a thousand fold. That was “normal” there. One word “shocker”….BUSY! Normal here? When I returned home after nearly seven months
Which part of Normal? Read More »
Young girl in Sri Lanka so enthusiastic to wish me a good morning as she prepared for school! A clip toward the ending of a newscast caught my eye. A mail carrier delivering mail noticed papers in an elderly ladies drive. It made him think, “if she can’t get out to pick up her papers,
Kindness and service! Read More »
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
Unconditional or under these conditions? Read More »
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
Cleaning and Apology! Read More »
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
Inspired travel and Having An Inspired Life! Read More »
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
Warmth and WiFi, an update from Oaxaca Read More »