A storm was a-brewing, we could feel it in the air. A current of anticipation was building as the crowd thickened. The covered stands overflowed with families, mostly women and children, while their men stood protectively nearby, ready to rush the field when the time came. We were guests of … Continue reading
Well, Hello there! It has been a year and a half since I last posted. After completing treatment for the big, hairy, scary monster, I took a break from writing much of anything, save for the fairly regular facebook and instagram posts. So very much has happened in that time, … Continue reading
Wedged somewhere in between the craziness of this current cancer boondoggle and last summer’s east coast of the US and Canadain Maritimes roadtrip, Jeff and I visited the somewhat removed, ruggedly beautiful wilderness of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. If you haven’t already gathered, or if you’ve just started reading Call … Continue reading
This party has officially started. And at this writing, I am dancing with the devil. The Red Devil, that is, a potent chemotherapy drug that goes in red, comes out red . After a bag of that, I get pumped with Taxotere, another super-duper strong drug with known side effects … Continue reading
It took a plane, a train, and a couple of automobiles, but Mexico’s Copper Canyon was well worth the effort. This UNESCO World Heritage site is made up of six canyons and is four times (or five, or seven-opinions vary) larger than the Grand Canyon. Ever since moving to Mexico … Continue reading
We weren’t ready to leave Canada after we had completed the itinerary I had put together at the beginning of the trip. Fortunately, on our little kayaking adventure in the Bay of Fundy, a fellow paddler mentioned Grand Manan Island on the southern coast of New Brunswick. Seems the only … Continue reading
They say third time’s charm, and I have to agree. This Spring, Jeff and I returned to the Sea of Cortez. Originally, we weren’t planning to go, but the Sea beckoned us and we listened. I’m so glad we did. To read about our first year in the Sea, click … Continue reading
It seems like every time Jeff and I travel to a new-to-us town in Mexico, we decide we could live there. Zacatecas was no different. We were nearing the end of our four-month road-trip through the Mexican colonial highlands, and had just completed another month-long Spanish language course, so we … Continue reading
I’m not a swimmer. Sure, I can swim, but for me, “freestyle” means merging any combination of strokes and kicks that will keep me from sinking below the water’s surface. I excel at the dog paddle, and can tread water all day long. It’s not pretty, but I stay afloat. … Continue reading
I was ready for an urban experience after our latest stops in Malinalco and Valle de Bravo. So I was super-excited that our next stop was Santiago de Queretaro, the capital of Queretaro state. This UNESCO city has been recognized as Mexico’s safest city with the best quality of life. It … Continue reading