“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ― Lao Tzu It’s already October and my 2018 travels have taken me to 16 countries and have been filled...
Seductive Sevilla -España’s Amazing City
Sevilla (or Seville as it is known in English) is one of the most beautiful and enchanting cities that I have yet to visit. Many believe that this amazing city could only have been the work of a god and legends say that Sevilla was founded by Hercules –...
Victoria Falls, Botswana & Goodbye to Africa
“One cannot resist the lure of Africa.” – Rudyard Kipling As you approach you began to hear a distant rumble. Ahead of you a plume of mist arises from seemingly nowhere. By the time you reach the edge of the cataract, the sound becomes a deafening roar and the...
Camino Life Lessons – Walking the Norte
The sense of accomplishment on finishing a 354 km (226 miles) walk on the Camino de Santiago really can’t be put into words. As we began our last day of walking toward the town of Santiago the entire feeling of the walk changed, I was overcome with excitement and...
Joshua Tree NP – Whimsically Eccentric
Joshua Tree National Park is popular with the more thoughtful traveler, since there is no spectacular central attraction as is the case with many other Southwest parks, just many square miles of wild, unspoiled desert scenery. “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources,...
A Captivating History of the Gold Dredges
The wondrous things I see on my journey continually amaze me. The natural world is full of beautiful mountains, deserts, lakes, seas and animals that are different and seem to get more and more amazing. It is not just those natural wonders that make the journey so interesting, the...
Canada “Eh?”
Canada is the earth’s second-biggest country and has an endless variety of landscapes. Sky-high mountains, glinting glaciers, spectral rainforests and remote beaches are all here, spread across six times zones. It’s the backdrop for plenty of awe-inspiring moments. The terrain also makes for a fantastic playground – adventures abound...
“The Gorge is my gym” – Playing in the Hood
I wrote about it in my last post but I can’t say enough that the Gorge is a place of spectacular natural beauty. The steep canyon walls rise in places to more than 4,000 feet above the river. It is a place of waterfalls, deep forests, near-desert bluffs and unusual...
More Baja Whales & Wildlife photos
To close out this year’s Baja whale trip just a few wildlife photos from the second week. The gray whales and calves decided to get up close and personal. “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” -William Shakespeare ...
A Week in Tucson
Time to spend a week in Tucson before heading off to Baja for our annual Loreto Whale trips. I probably say this about most places I visit and Tucson is no different, too much to do and see and not nearly enough time! Fortunately I will be spending another...