Whether observing a marine iguana being washed by ocean waves or facing a serene wizened Galápagos Tortoise– any visitor to the Galápagos Islands can not help but ponder, “how did such creatures come into existence?” And they would not be the first. More than any other place on Earth, the...
Galápagos Islands – An Incomparable Place
Located 600 nautical miles off the coast of Ecuador the Galápagos Islands are a world apart from any other place on Earth. The flight from Quito is unremarkable but as soon as the plane lands on the Islands you know that you are in a different world. “The Galapagos...
Inkan Community, Spirituality & History – More about Peru
The Quechua language — spoken by the Incas is the second most common language in Peru today. Quechua was not a written language in Inca times and therefore there seems to be quite a bit of conjecture about some of the history associated with the Inkan people. There is...
Machu Picchu & Inkan Archeological Sites- Preserving an Ancient Civilization
“Machu Picchu revealed itself in front of me, like the reason’s existence, above delirium and it’s inhabitants’ absence and that of its creators. The mystery of its origin and silent tenaciousness, unwound for me the lesson of order the human being can establish through the centuries, with his or...
A Visit to Peru – History & Politics
What a different country the United States would be if all citizens had the experience of traveling to other countries. There would be a much greater respect for our life in the United States as well as a much more compassion for people as a whole and other cultures....
7 Lessons From An Alaskan Journey
“The trip was to be an odyssey in the fullest sense of the word, an epic journey that would change everything.” ― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild Nature is a spiritual thing. Sacred as any church, silent and still, it provides a wonder, yearning and fulfillment that is unmatched....
These Are Our Beaches – The Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is lined with hiking trails, lighthouses and some of the best stretches of coastline on the pacific. But of all the wonderful things about Oregon’s coast, the best is that all 362 miles are free and open for all of us. “When we walk along the...
Beautiful Day on San Juan Island
The San Juan Island Archipelago consists of a staggering 172 islands, some only visible during extreme low tide (look out boaters!), and well over 300 miles of shoreline. The three largest islands are geographically unique: Orcas being the hilliest (The tallest peak is Mount Constitution at almost exactly a...
Northwest Washington – Islands & Water
Water is vitally important to the Earth’s natural balance, it covers over 70 percent of the earth’s surface. So is it any surprise that water can draw us to itself as if it were some type of magical healing force. We are in awe of its power and majestic...
Celebrating Canada’s Farming & Ranching
The highway south through British Columbia travels through some of the warmest parts of Canada. It is perfect farming country and there are fields upon fields along the highways. Canada is one of the largest agricultural producers and exporters in the world. As with other developed nations, the proportion...