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.
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 »
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,
Oaxaca Progression and Final Day! Read More »
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
Dia de Los Muertos Update from Oaxaca Read More »
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
Bon Voyage San Miguel de Allende! Read More »