Yep, you read that correctly. I landed a big smooch on a 35 ton ballena’s schnoz in Mexico’s San Ignacio Lagoon. Gray whales begin migrating from Alaska’s Bering Sea in January to give birth to their calves in the warm Pacific Ocean off Baja. The beautiful behemoths winter roughly 550 miles south of San Diego,
San Juan Islands Escape in the Pacific Northwest
- United States, West
- Lopez Island, Orcas Island, Pacific Northwest, San Juan Islands, Washington State Ferries
A two hour ferry ride north of Seattle are the San Juan Islands The archipelago is closer to Canada than the United States. Of the 125 small atolls, three welcome outlanders – Orcas, the namesake island San Juan, and Lopez. Spring, summer and fall are the popular months. A Labor Day weekend visit with my
Thanks Elaine Masters for interviewing me about my 800-mile walk to visit California’s 21 missions along El Camino Real. So fun you brought your radio equipment to Mission Bay in San Diego and we gabbed on the grass by the waters edge! We talked about why I hiked, how I trained & more. Listen here…
5 Best Places to See Fabulous Art in Las Vegas
- United States, West
- Bellagio Fountains, Bellagio Gardens, Jean Philippe Patisserie at Aria Resort, Las Vegas, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, The Park Las Vegas
Las Vegas isn’t just for gambling anymore. Seriously creative artists display their work in galleries, hotels, and outdoor parks along The Strip. Exhibits’ diverse mediums appeal to the masses. It’s free to enjoy and gives the metropolis a bit of panache. Here are a few places I visited on my recent visit to Sin City.
Baja, Mexico’s Wine Country Has More Than Vino
- Baja, Mexico
- Baja, Baja Wineries, Casa de Doña Lupe, Hand Crafted Olive Oil, L.A. Cetto Winery, Mexican cheese, Mexico's Wine Country, Olive Oil, wine country
Situated on 3,000 sun-dappled acres 25 miles east of Ensenada is Baja, Mexico’s wine country — Valle de Guadalupe. The valley produces 90% of the country’s vino. Orchards yield Petite Sirah, Chenin Blanc, and Nebbiolo stellar enough to rival their contemporaries in Europe, making it a popular destination. But, it’s not just the grapes attracting
Guatemala Grows the Perfect Nut
- Central America, Guatemala
- Antigua, Emilia Aguirre Skin Care, Growing Macadamia Nuts, Guatemala, Macadamia Nut, Macadamia Nut Pancakes, Nut Farms, Valhalla Macadamia Nut Farm
A highlight for me when visiting Antigua, Guatemala this summer was Valhalla Macadamia Nut Farm. It was opened in 1985 by an expat fire fighter and his wife. Their purpose was to introduce a sustainable income to the local people. After touring the five acres, I’d say the project is a big success. Peek inside……………
Putting a Leash on Emotional-Support Animals (USA Today)
- Articles
- Emotional Support Animals, Emotional Support Dogs in Planes, Flying With Emotional Support Animals, USA Today
I was thrilled to contribute to USA Today’s article on emotional-support dogs in planes. Airlines are asking the FAA to tighten the laws. Both passenger and crew members are championing for this to happen. More stringent rules in the legitimacy of the service animal would be a good place to start. A few passenger’s stories…
NBC San Diego interviewed those of us participating in the 5K Color Run about security at home and abroad in the wake of global tragedies. The general consensus is to not let it stop us; continue living. The local San Diego Police Department kept everyone safe as we ran the streets being doused with colorful powder!
Crissy Pascual from San Diego Union Tribune’s “Walk In Closet” column visited my house to see the interesting things I’ve picked up on my travels. She got a personal tour of my eclectic collection of treasures, doodads, COOL shoes, even my ring handmade from a $1 bill by a Russian waiter on a cruise ship…
52 Perfect Days Blog Interview on my 800-Mile Mission Walk
- Articles
- 52 Perfect Days, 800-mile Walk, California, California missions, Mission Walk, On a Mission
A relocation to California after college in Pennsylvania plopped me in San Diego, a relatively young state in comparison to those I was accustomed to on the East coast. Upon arriving, I was eager to learn the history of my new home. This was the catalyst for my 800- mile walk to CA’s missions. What