Subject: “Bad News”

Words you never want in the subject line of an email from your travel agent 6 days before you are to board the cargo ship you have dreamed and planning and talking and saving for about for two years.

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mexico / Punta de Mita

Water Politics in Small Town Mexico

I am getting a peek at what it is like to live in small town Mexico and I’d like to share that with you. Even though it is a huge tourist area, Punta de Mita have managed to retain much of its roots.

El Chepe! The Train of the People!

March 23-26 2018 El Chepe! You just can’t say it or write it without the exclamation mark. I think they should copyright the punctuation as the official part of the name. Beloved by the people of the area and no one should visit the Copper Canyon without at least going one way on this train.

Belize / Guatemala / mexico / Travel insights / Travelling Solo / U.S.

When Your Inner Teenager Is Your Travel Agent

I decided I wanted to have it down in ‘print’ how crazy my inner teen is. It is tough for her to live in a 65-year-old body but no tougher than she is on my body!

Central America / Guatemala / Travelling Solo

The Ever Delightful Flores, Guatemala

Feb 2-5/18 This was my second time at Flores and it didn’t disappoint. Much like Tikal, my last visit was waaaaay too brief so this time I gave her 3 nights and was glad I did. Situated on an island on Largo Peten Itzá, it has the proud distinction of being the last independent Maya state…

Timeless Tikal

March 6-8/18 My fist visit to Tikal, Guatemala was brief due to an unfortunate bus incident and I was left wanting more time with this Grande Dame of Mayan ruins. This time I stayed two nights and managed to really enjoy this lovely site. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes also enjoyed a pint of my blood during…

Semuc Champey

Semuc Champey, the turquoise colour of the water alone is stunning but then to see these pools of it layered one after the other, ringed with lush green foliage and dappled with sunshine… it created one of those moments where you send a silent prayer of thanks to the Goddess for her handiwork.

The Travel Day That Could Have Gone So Wrong

Well what a travel day! It was supposed to be simple, 6:30 pickup at Tikal, dropped off at the intersection to Belize to be picked up by my next transfer.