Tag Archives: travel

Spectors of Doubt

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Two months to go until I pack up my bags, board a plane once more, and head off to Thailand. The initial excitement has given way to a nervous stew of self-doubt and questions. I am returning to teaching after five … Continue reading →

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Taking the Leap – Teaching in Thailand

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

I haven’t posted much lately. There is a huge, life-altering reason to this and I was waiting for the right moment to share it. That time is now. I will be teaching English in a rural mountain village in Thailand … Continue reading →

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Skiing with Fibromyalgia (Oh, My Knees!)

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

My final dispatch from January’s trip to Jasper, Alberta, high in the Canadian Rockies. As I watch the rain mixed with snow turn my neighborhood into a slick mess, I long for the deep cold and fresh powder of Jasper. … Continue reading →

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Maligne Ice Canyon Hike Photos Posted

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Photos from my hike through the icy wonders of Maligne Canyon in Jasper National Park are now posted. From frozen cascades of ice to cave spelunking, this hike lay to rest all my doubts about hiking in the depths of … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Bash, Jasper Style

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

Another delayed post from my week in the Canadian Rockies…. Today the town of Jasper, Alberta threw a birthday party for me. Okay, it was really their annual Winterstruck! festival out at Pyramid Lake, a part of their month-long Jasper … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Icy Wonders of Maligne Canyon

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

It has been a long while since I posted, but not for lack of writing or travel.  I blame it on technology, a stubborn laptop that refused to acknowledge WiFi. So when I visited Jasper National Park a couple of … Continue reading →

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Old San Juan, A Photo Kaleidoscope

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

A week of sadness has left me strangely bereft of words. In the meantime, I leave you with images of my recent trip to Puerto Rico. This slide show batch focuses on Old San Juan, the section of the city … Continue reading →

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Piragua and maví – Handling the heat, Puerto Rican style

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Extreme swings in temperature and climate don’t agree with me. Most people find any changes unpleasant – the chapped lips and dry skin of winter in the snowy north, the frizzy hair of the humid south – but fibromyalgia magnifies … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico 101

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

I landed in Puerto Rico with no expectations. No detailed plans beyond where I would lay down my head each night. This was a trip planned on a whim. As soon as I realized I could fly to San Juan … Continue reading →

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My Perfect Caribbean Beach Found!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Just like with dog breeds or ice cream flavors, there are different types of beach people. I am the wild and untamed beach type. Give me a turbulent, pounding ocean too cold for surfing without a wet suit. Massive cliffs … Continue reading →

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