I’ll Come With You
Our favorite waiter, Agusto, at our favorite rooftop restaurant in Pátzcuaro was the latest person to say, “I’ll come with you,” when we let him […]
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A Million Miles Away
It’s easy to feel a million miles away in the mountains of Michoacan. The stunning scenery from the terrace of our beautiful Home Exchange house […]
¡Viva México!
Anyone who reads this blog knows I’ve become a bit obsessed with Mexico. So, when the opportunity arose to have a beautiful two-bedroom home overlooking Pátzcuaro, I jumped at the chance.
Kindness, Connections, Korea
I was having a moment walking through the bustling downtown Mérida streets after the bus ride from Izamal (aka the Yellow Town). The temperature had […]
Gracias, Bolivia
“Your Spanish is very clear. I can understand you better than most foreigners.” Wow! I was blown away by this compliment I received while chatting […]
Into the Jungle
It took four countries to determine Dean’s lunch choice. I did my best translating the basic menu for him as our server rattled off the […]
What happens in Chamula . . .
I was able to see some of the cultural and natural sites outside of San Cristóbal during my six days here. A few highlights. Chamula […]
Two Sides of San Cristóbal
“I came here for three days and have been here for six years.” I heard some version of this statement from many travelers, both international […]
A Perfect Day
and a not so perfect one Traveling isn’t one endless stream of joy, but sometimes it can feel like it is. One of my days […]
At Home While On the Road
My granddaughter cringes every time I tell her about hosting Couchsurfers. “Why would you let strangers in your home?” She was even more concerned when […]