Monthly Archives: September 2015

As We Leave the Ground

September 29, 2015 San Francisco, CA The seat belt clicks and I stash my book into the magazine pouch in front of me. The luggage compartment squeaks and rattles as travelers jostle their baggage to make room overhead. Newspapers crackle, … Continue reading

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Palapa on the Beach

Palapa on the Beach Outside San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico January, 2015 “Palapa on the Beach” the ad read on the Airbnb website. “Off the beaten track, just a short drive outside the city.” My fantasies were off and running. … Continue reading

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Snug in my Sleeping Bag

  2 AM  Playa de Coyote’ Bahai de Concepcion Mulege, Mexico Snug in my sleeping bag, I lie here resisting the thought of getting out of the tent and walking to a place to pee. It takes a herculean effort … Continue reading

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The Year of Traveling Dangerously

  I’ve been thinking that fear is like the crust on a bowl of French Onion Soup. If you don’t break through, you can’t enjoy the yummy center. When we told friends and family that we intended to drive south … Continue reading

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