Sunset Sunday – Islamorada, Florida Keys

Sunset Sunday – Islamorada, Florida Keys

by on June 19, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

A slight breeze kept the mosquitoes away while the temperature dropped just a few degrees from its midday high. The idyllic climate matched the setting as I settled in for the sunset at Pierre’s in Islamorada. The bartender arrived with our cocktails and placed my manhattan on the table. As I reached for my first […]

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A World Cup Memory and a Reminder to Believe

A World Cup Memory and a Reminder to Believe

by on June 16, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Destination, Reflection

The World Cup Reminder to Believe As I watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup, (soccer tournament) I recall the magic of last June. I recall the world coming together to watch soccer, recall witnessing South Africa continue to heal through sports, and I recall believing I’d see USA play a World Cup match. When my tour […]

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Sunset Sunday – Lake Michigan, Chicago

Sunset Sunday – Lake Michigan, Chicago

by on June 12, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

I just received a letter for my high school reunion. Any such letter makes you think of high school and its memories. Ah, all the good, the bad, and the ugly. And it also sent me looking through photos. During my high school days the digital camera was no where to be found; it wasn’t invented […]

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Sunset Sunday – Southern California Marina

Sunset Sunday – Southern California Marina

by on June 5, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

When I dream of the southern California, I often find myself dreaming of the pacific ocean and its beaches. And those dreams include the sunset. The Laguna Beach sunset or the Carlsbad Sunset come to mind. But, on my exploration of the southern California coast, I discovered other beauty. I found beauty in the sunsets […]

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The Central Market, Guatemala City

The Central Market, Guatemala City

by on May 30, 2011 in Market

You might not find the market at first; it almost seems hidden. The Mercado Central or Central Market of Guatemala City fills up a few square blocks yet you need to know where to look. You need to look down. A two minute walk from the ‘parque central’ (the main square), the main market in […]

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Sunset Sunday – Caribbean Club in Key Largo, Florida

Sunset Sunday – Caribbean Club in Key Largo, Florida

by on May 29, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

Key Largo, essentially put on the map by the 1948 classic staring Bogart and Bacall, was once known as Rock Harbor. The community decided to capitalize on the popularity of the movie and insisted that their post office be called Key Largo. On June 1, 1952 the name changed. Much has changed since then, and […]

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Three West Africa Adventure Films

Three West Africa Adventure Films

by on May 26, 2011 in Destination, Films

Africa was once labeled the “dark continent,” because so much was unknown, or rather unknown to us. I am not sure it is any more unknown or remote when compared with destinations in Asia or South America, but I can say that much of the region is unknown to me (and maybe you too?) My […]

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The Floating Flower Market of Amsterdam

The Floating Flower Market of Amsterdam

by on May 23, 2011 in Market

A stroll across the canals or even a walking tour of Amsterdam offers visitors (and locals) a chance to experience many markets. Some are Saturday only, others every day, and some date back hundreds of years. The Floating Flower Market, the only one of it’s kind in the world, is open daily. Bloemenmarkt, it’s Dutch […]

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