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Why winter is a great time to visit Catalina Island
The seaplane windows sprayed with salt water as the pontoons hit the water. Slowly we slid to the...
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How to Travel Well Now
Starting over. It’s a delicious prospect, isn’t it? A do-over, begin again and step...
Come forage on the lowest tide in a year!
Shot in La Jolla just before sunset. -2 foot tide and San Diegans came out in force.
So many delights. I took the morning off to enjoy high tea with friends at Bliss Tea Treats. The chilly day faded from the moment I stepped into this bright, Mardi Gras cafe and relaxed over tasty treats and conversation. It's a special spot steps from the train station in downtown Oceanside. And leave time to walk down to the pier about 5 minutes away.
#teatimes #oceansideca #foodiesfeed #thefoodgangstas #comfortfood
#liftthatflavor #eeeeets #getinmytummynow #eatthis
#tastycakes #foodiefriday #travelwritersuniversity
Step through the village markets of Oaxaca - A quick glimpse of the local colors and crafts.
#oaxacacultural #tripwellgal #oaxacatravel #villagecrafts #locallymadegoods #marketdays #mexicanmarket #mexicolove #teotitlan #handiwork
Moonlight in the morning (Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, CA) on the day between storms.
My heart goes out to those impacted by the recent rains, but California is a big state and San Diego is doing well. May dams hold, reservoirs fill, floods subside, and the mega-drought be relinquished to history.
The Danzante unfolds in front of the Teotitlan Cathedral. Each dancer trains for 3 years and performs over 7 hours on the Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe.
I was lucky to attend as it began. With special thanks to Kalisa Wells and the people of Teotitlan, Oaxaca.
#danzantes #oaxacatravel #teotitlandelvalle #virgendelaguadalupe #virginofguadalupe
A moment in the museum at San Bartolo Coyotepec where black clay pottery is the star, but the gallery full of whimsical sculptures by Effrain Fuentes touched me with childlike joy. I'm standing next to 'A Traves de Lentes.'
#oaxacaart #efrainfuentes #visitoaxaca
Oaxaca stonework in village & town.
A resilient collaboration.
Happy New Year.
#stayresilient #oaxacacultural #mexicolindo #mexicolove #mexicanholiday #mexicoarte #oaxacatravel
#stackedstone #riverstone
On the shortest day of the year, make every second count! Happy Winter Solstice*
I'm not doing anything glamorous but cleaning, prepping the house, and setting up the kitchen for family arriving soon. Of course, writing Christmas posts, too. All with a heart full of gratitude and hope.
*Picture from the village of Teotitlan looking across the corn fields to the spires of the neighboring village.
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