Sedona, Arizona – it’s T-shirt shops, vortex power and pink jeeps tours. The town is crowded with a steady flow of tourists. Some are searching for a connection to the magical powers of this corner of the southwest. For others, commercialism is a driving force. The … [Read more...] about Part One: Sedona and Sinagua
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Machu Picchu’s Story in Stone
Sitting in the Vilcabamba mountain range of Peru, perched high above the Vilcanota River, is a sacred place. They call it Machu Picchu. Viewed from above, Machu Picchu looks like a great bird – like a condor – turning in full flight. Up close, it is a key to a past … [Read more...] about Machu Picchu’s Story in Stone
Ireland’s Hill of Tara
Ireland's Hill of Tara, I don’t know why it was stuck in my brain. Ireland's Hill of Tara could have been mentioned in a book or covered in a documentary. All I know is that while visiting Dublin, I wanted to learn more. What better place to start than a museum dedicated to the … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Hill of Tara
Drawn to the Burren
What’s in a name? Why do some place names call so loud and so far that you just have to get there? And why does the Burren - a remote rocky land in Ireland - resonate in my soul? Stone Legacy The Burren takes its name from the Irish word ‘bhoireann’. It literally means “a rocky … [Read more...] about Drawn to the Burren
Towers and Staigue Fort: An Irish Treasure Hunt
We often travel a route with the map in hand and randomly choose short historic side trips to investigate while on the way to our actual destination. Sometimes, it’s a wild goose chase. In other words, it’s often a treasure hunt which can lead to such beauties as the Ring of … [Read more...] about Towers and Staigue Fort: An Irish Treasure Hunt