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Sunset Sunday – Sunset in the Parque Central of Quetzaltenango (Xela)

Sunset Sunday – Sunset in the Parque Central of Quetzaltenango (Xela)

by on June 3, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

Quetzaltenango or more commonly referred to by its simplified indigenous name Xela, is the second largest city in Guatemala. Most tourists don’t come here and even fewer take notice of the sunset. But the evening hours in Parque Central are reason enough to visit the city on a trip through Guatemala. One night I sat […]

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Reading a Mayan Codex in Guatemala City

Reading a Mayan Codex in Guatemala City

by on May 18, 2012 in Destination

I planned for a full day in Guatemala City. It was a day designed to visit many places, but my first stop was to visit a specific museum.  I wanted read a Mayan Codex. So before the visit to the central market  or the impressive main plaza of the capital city, I headed to the […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset in Mallory Square, Key West

Sunset Sunday – Sunset in Mallory Square, Key West

by on May 6, 2012 in Sunset Sunday

When people think of sunsets in the Florida Keys many think Mallory Square in Key West. It’s a good choice. On my first visit to Keys, now over a decade ago, I watched my very first Florida Keys Sunset from Mallory Square. And now with each visit down to Key West I make a point […]

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Enjoying a Coke at Villa del Cheff in Flores, Guatemala

Enjoying a Coke at Villa del Cheff in Flores, Guatemala

by on February 27, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

On the short walk around the island town of Flores visitors can easily find the stretch of cafes and bars with a view of the lake. In fact, one earlier evening I took dinner at Il Terrazzo and watched my first sunset on Lake Peten. But this afternoon, the search was for a place to […]

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Sunset Sunday – Phuket, Thailand

Sunset Sunday – Phuket, Thailand

by on August 21, 2011 in Sunset Sunday

With the coveted SPG status, late afternoon meant happy hour at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach. The luxury resort located on the island of Phuket in Thailand provided its platinum patrons complimentary cocktails and delicious appetizers nightly. The hour always made set the mood and provided the perfect aperitif for the evening ahead. After creating […]

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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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