Sorry, there are few images to decorate this post. When I am stressed, I am very unlikely to take photographs.Aren’t You Afraid?People often ask me if I am afraid to …

Introduction to My Book: Dream. Plan. Travel.  I am posting the Introduction to Dream. Plan. Travel. here so you can get an idea of what it is about and why …

Turning Drudgery into an Adventure 19 March 2019—Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean I am in the middle of my 50-hour, long-haul journey from Gili Air, Indonesia to Quito Ecuador. Today, …

Choquequirao Trek Part III: Down and then Up—AGAIN It rained most of the second night of our Choquequirao hike, and we awoke to a cloudy-foggy morning. When we looked out …

Choquequirao Trek Part II: Images of the Past Choquequirao means “cradle of gold” in the Quechua language. After another filling lunch and a rest, we started up the trail to …

Choquequirao Trek Part I: Getting There Since Rebecca arrived, we have been busy experiencing travel and I have to apologize for falling behind in my blog. Now, you may find …

A Ship in the Harbor is Safe… This blog is a bit embarrassing to write, because I have to admit how timid I can be when I end up in …

Cathy is Going to Peru! In two weeks I am off to a new adventure. In October, I sold the family home of over 20 years and DOWNSIZED dramatically. I …