Valladolid, a Must-See in the Yucatan
One of the least-touristy areas of Mexico’s famed Yucatan Peninsula. Valladolid is a colonial town that has retained much charm and culture. It’s a must-see when visiting the Yucatan.
The Sleepy Town of Mahahual
I had heard about this little town in the southern Yucatan last year when we were in Cozumel. By the time we were in the area, we were ready for something different, and so we bypassed it and headed to Belize. Wanting to do something special for my birthday, and greatly needing something new to explore, we decided to head to the tiny former fishing village of Mahahual. Like many areas that have become dependent on tourism, Mahahual...
Bringing in the Double 4’s
I’ve always treated my child’s birthday as a special occasion. No matter where we’ve been, I’ve always tried to bring something . . . different to it and other special moments. I haven’t, however, always done that for myself. Growing up birthdays were not very big events. I was either living with my abusive mother, with one of her friends, or in foster care. While there are many very good foster...
Monday photo: Metro in DC
I fell in love with riding the metro while in Paris several years ago. While visiting a friend in Virginia, I had the opportunity to go to Washington, DC, and we rode the metro while touring America’s capitol. I loved the energy and vibe as well as the performers. I was a bit nervous taking this photo because DC was gearing up for Obama’s inauguration and sometimes security people are a bit. . . touchy about people...
Monday photo: Alaska
I’ve had a longtime love affair with Alaska even though I had never been there before a few years ago. Every so often I get in an Alaska frame of mind and have to go through pictures from my last visit. It is one of the few places I’ve visited where I felt like I could feel the pulse of the earth. This photo was taken at Chugach State Park in Eagle River, a suburb of Anchorage. Sure wish I could find some Pacific salmon...
Swimming With a Bus
Sure you see the pics of whale sharks and think Wow, they’re really huge! But you really can’t absorb it until you’ve been in the water with the behemoths. With this in mind we headed to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. We jumped aboard the bus in Playa del Carmen and went to downtown Cancun, crossed a busy street, and then waited in line for our hot, sweaty colectivo ride to Puerto Juarez to take the 20-minute ferry ride to...
