Buenos Aires, Argentina

3smI don’t know why I am finding this post difficult to write. I think perhaps it is because I did not have an immediate strong reaction to Buenos Aires. It feels a lot like a city that could easily be in the States. Parts of it remind me of New York, others Los Angeles. I did not do as much sight-seeing in Buenos Aires as I have along other stops on my journey. It may be because I was tired from my travels, but more so, after days of analyzing, because I felt right at home in this city. Continue reading “Buenos Aires, Argentina” →

A “Holy Shit” Moment

46smHave you ever had a “holy shit” moment?  Where your heart sinks into your feet and life stops feeling real?  I’ve had a few of them.  They’ve usually been awful moments.  But on Magdalena Island, off of Punta Arenas, Chile, the other day I learned that sometimes those moments can be good moments. Continue reading “A “Holy Shit” Moment” →

Mosaics in Mexico

65smThere are a great many things to love about this all-inclusive spa.  One of those many things for me are all the beautiful mosaic tilings surrounding the grounds here.  At the top of my blog I mention “exploration and inspiration”.  So this post is about inspiration, and the beauty I’m discovering on the grounds at Hotel Spa Ixtapan. Continue reading “Mosaics in Mexico” →

The Sights of Ixtapan, Mexico

21snThe town of Ixtapan may not be an exciting tourist destination outisde of their all incluse spa resorts, but Liz and I ventured into town yesterday to see the sights, hear the sounds and smell the smells.  Here are pictures I captured from around town. Continue reading “The Sights of Ixtapan, Mexico” →

Getting Ready For My Next Big Adventure

Many of my friends and family are starting to ask me questions about my upcoming trip.  I have been looking forward to this journey for many months now, and it is quickly becoming real.  I am very excited!

So to answer any questions that I can… here is my upcoming plan… (which I take the liberty, traveling on my own and all, to change at any time!) Continue reading “Getting Ready For My Next Big Adventure” →