Sunset Sunday – Volcano Hike of Pacaya in Guatemala

by on October 23, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Volcano Hike of Pacaya in Guatemala

I debated the morning or afternoon. I needed to make a decision on what time to hike Pacaya. I eventually selected the afternoon hike for a chance to see the sunset. It often influences my choices. But at the time when the sun started its descent we were already on our descent too. I still […]

Lunch at Cafe Le Jardin in San Pedro, Lake Atitlan

by on October 21, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Lunch at Cafe Le Jardin in San Pedro, Lake Atitlan

Usually in lake towns I search for restaurants with a view of the lake, but sometime a quiet comfortable setting offers the view you need. In the town of San Pedro on Lake Atitlan, Cafe Le Jardin offered such a setting. I selected the cafe for the garden (jardin). Inside the gate, the decor and […]

Lake Atitlan – A Kayak of Cultural Discovery in Guatemala

by on October 20, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Destination

Lake Atitlan – A Kayak of Cultural Discovery in Guatemala

A visit to Guatemala is not complete without a visit to Lake Atitlan. The massive lake provides options for different tourist types, but regardless of where you spend your time, the water invites and you will spend time on the lake (or even in it). One of my favorite ways to explore is in a […]

The San Pedro Spanish School opens its Cafe Puerta for Breakfast

by on October 17, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine

The San Pedro Spanish School opens its Cafe Puerta for Breakfast

Breakfast. Some argue it is the most important meal, and well if I were rising early and attempting to learn another language I’d make sure  to eat a hearty one too. At the San Pedro Spanish school, in San Pedro on Lake Atitlan, breakfast is included with classes. The on-site cafe, called Cafe la Puerta, […]

Sunset Sunday – Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

by on October 16, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

When not on the impressive Lake Atitlan in a kayak, I often walked around the town of San Pedro. And one evening my mission was simple – find a place to watch the sunset. The night before I arrived at dusk and watched the sunset over the mountains while en route. I snapped an image, […]

A Different Path leads me to Rent a Jet Ski in the Florida Keys

by on October 13, 2011 in Adventure Mindset

A Different Path leads me to Rent a Jet Ski in the Florida Keys

At first, I was shocked at the price; seventy-five dollars for half an hour seemed steep. I was offered fifty-five (on the phone) at the shop by Snappers (mm94) earlier in the week, but no one was at the dock when I arrived. It’s the Keys. At times, I thought I just wasn’t meant to […]

Sunset Sunday – Upper Keys, Florida

by on October 9, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Upper Keys, Florida

In a play based on my life, the Florida Keys would be one of the major settings along with perhaps New York City and Mexico. The destination provided so many wonderful memories (a few scary ones too). I expect so much more magic from the Keys in the future too. Yes, I will always return […]

An Adventure in the Power of Scent

by on October 6, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Films

An Adventure in the Power of Scent

Smell. After sight, it is the most powerful sense. And unlike others, we can’t turn it off. It creates emotion, conjures memories and provides us with the ability to attract. Yes, smell is powerful and there is much to learn; fragrances are a great place to start. To appreciate wine, one begins with a wine […]

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