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
During our two summers of traveling through the cool and refreshing Mexican Highlands, we have spent a fair amount of time in Mexico City. As much as I love the energy of the city, I had to wonder where the more the residents go to get away from it all. … Continue reading
Just the thought of another Christmas in the tropics, on a boat, surrounded by palm trees and dolphins was depressing enough. (Yeah, I know. Please don’t hate…) Let alone the fact that I have hauled these winter clothes from Unspeakable merchandise of mine-only my favorites but enough to take up 1/4 … Continue reading
Monday was one of the most difficult days ever. Jeff and I took our beloved Roxie to the vet and had her compassionately put to sleep. We said our goodbyes and I sang her favorite songs in her ear as she drifted off, snuggled up in her favorite dog bed. … Continue reading
When Jeff and I decided to enjoy the traveling lifestyle full-time, we began with land-travel. We bought a little pop-up camper, loaded up the necessities-including our three rescued dogs-and hit the road. We dubbed ourselves “3 Pups In A Pop-Up”, complete with tons of bumper-stickers, magnetic car signage and a … Continue reading
“Muy rico”, he exclaimed, biting into his tuna, pointing to the ground beneath a massive cactus. There, lying in the dirt, were literally dozens of tunas, or prickly pears, free for the taking. Jeff and I were strolling through the modest botanical garden in Teotihuacan just outside of Mexico City, taking … Continue reading
We are back in the city that stole our hearts last year. Some things have changed, most haven’t. A week after we left CDMX (Mexico City) in 2017, a devastating earthquake shook the city to its core. It hit especially hard in the La Condesa neighborhood, where we stayed. The … Continue reading
Just in time. We escaped the stifling heat and humidity of Mexico’s Pacific coast, got in our little beater rental car and headed for the hills! With Jesus as our guardian, we high-tailed it for Guadalajara-Tlaquepaque to be exact, for a couple of days. We would need to acclimate before … Continue reading
This Spring, El Gato returned to the Sea of Cortez with eyes wide open. You may (or may not) recall that our introduction to the Sea last year was full of surprises. This year we returned, buddy-boating with our friend Nancy on Aldabra, John and Donna (and Lucy) on Carmanah, … Continue reading