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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Paddling the South Saskatchewan River: Old Bindloss Ferry to Estuary
We were searching for a little r’n’r – with a dash of history on the side. What we got was a close encounter of the rattler kind and storm of the sesquicentennial. Ma Nature went all out with a noisy and bright light show for Canada’s 150th before we launched two canoes and … [Read more...] about Paddling the South Saskatchewan River: Old Bindloss Ferry to Estuary
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
Tortoise Time in the Galapagos
Time on land and in the water plus a small ship to call home equals the perfect combination for exploring the Galapagos Islands. Today, it’s tortoise time on Isla Santa Cruz! Disclosure: This post may contain Affiliate Links. Ready, Set, Go Galapagos We started … [Read more...] about Tortoise Time in the Galapagos
Gearing Up for the Galapagos Islands: Finally!
Thirty years ago I dreamed of going to the Galapagos Islands to snorkel with sea lions, walk past nesting blue-footed boobies and trip alongside giant tortoises. Sometimes, dreams do come true. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Making a Plan and Checking It … [Read more...] about Gearing Up for the Galapagos Islands: Finally!