I was told that you can’t come to South Africa without a trip to Cape Town. I now totally agree as I absolutley loved Cape Town. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect and the vibe resonated with every cell of my being. We stayed at an area called Mouille Point which was accessible to
A few days after my arrival to Johannesburg we headed into the bush. There are many places to do a safari in South Africa and Mabula ius a favorite reserve that my friends have been going to for over 25 years. It was fabulous! It is easily one of my favorite travel experiences I have
I arrived to Johannesburg Thursday evening after a 26-hour journey from door to door. In spite of being a long day, all went well and I even got a few hours of sleep on the plane. I actually slept through the first night and hit the door running the next day. My friend, Margie, took
I truly do love the Autumn with the change of weather apparent in the air and holidays coming on strong. For me, Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude for all that I have. We hosted Thanksgiving and had a group of wonderful friends to share in our harvest. We used many of our own garden fresh vegetables
I’ve always dreamed of doing a handstand. When I started taking yoga classes I thought it was totally out of the realm of possibilities. I used to practice with a lovely woman named Julieta who made a handstand look like it was as normal as walking on her feet. I used to practice next to
Memorial Day is a marker that summer is here…or right around the corner. We get together for picnics and BBQ’s to enjoy our friends, family, and fresh air. It’s a reminder to shed some layers and get the shorts and sun-dresses out again. My energy increases along with my desire to be outside and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Over
How many times have you “resolved” to do something positive and different for the New Year only to peter out by mid-February (okay, don’t tell me I’m the only one!) and there go your resolutions…out the window. I now think of and set “intentions” instead of “resolutions” This seems to me to be a more
There is something that happens to me when traveling; as much I may love the experience, I always feel ready to go home about two days out. This time is no exception. While there is a longing for life as I knew before the Camino (and my own bed), I am also savoring each and
We arrived into Santiago, after a short 20 km walk, around 1:30. It was after the daily Pilgrims Mass was over so we saw a number of people we knew. It was a mixture of excitement and relief to have completed the 775 kilometers (approximately 500 miles) My body felt tired and all I wanted
You can’t change the weather but you can change your attitude about it. After two solid days of torrential rain, I really had to work on my attitude! The first morning of the rain I promptly dressed for the weather and set out prepared physically and mentally. After about 6 hours of non-stop rain and
