On the culturo side of Santiago

Today the plan was to lean toward cultural exploration.

Hill of St. Christopher and Vineyard of the Sea

Our host Angelo had raved about Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.

On the mercado side of Santiago

We can see Hidalgo Castle and the Catholic University on one side, and the Cerro San Cristóbal on the other.

Next up: Chile

I’ll be gone two weeks and my beloved Nikon and I will share our stories with you when I get back.

Oregon Wine & Sake

Along the route are 31 highlighted wineries within a 30 minute drive of the city.

Something else to think about

It’s all election all the time today. Thank goodness I have something else to think about.

Stars, Galaxies, Nebulae

Whenever I open myself up to what’s out there in the world, I have the best adventures.

North Idaho panorama

Despite their infrequency, the trips Tara and I always enjoy are the periodic visits to see my stepfather Jim at his remarkable mountaintop cabin. Tara has known that mountain all their life, and confessed to spiritually “needing” to be there sometimes, to go for a walk alone, and to reconnect to childhood and peace and the […]

The Ultimate Consequence

When my young chicken went rogue, she was more valuable to me as food.

Goodbye Summer

This year I’m still yearning for summer.