New shoes in Dresden
The best part of my day today was buying new shoes. Okay, that’s completely not true, except it kind of is. I only brought one pair of shoes on this trip, as I typically do when I travel. I don’t like packing … Continued
Prague Wrap-up
I’m in Dresden now. I’m just bad at keeping up with the blog. I’m on the go a lot, and when I’m not on the go I’m tired or planning what to do next. So I’ll give a few highlights from … Continued
Sleep Deprivation Prague-style
Monday, April 1, 10:00 pm It is difficult to believe I’ve only been here in Prague for a day and a half. That’s partly because I have been on the go so much and seen and done so many things already. It’s … Continued
My (Updated) Central Europe Itinerary
(Update to a version originally published July 23, 2018) Today I sent in my final payment for my upcoming trip. I had most of the general itinerary locked in last July, and now I have added a lot of activities, local … Continued
Impressions of Ajijic
I’m conflicted I have been struggling to come up with words that will accurately reflect the various conflicted feelings I am having. When I think of uprooting myself from my life in Seattle and the USA and moving to a … Continued
A story about Mexico that’s also about me
I have been thinking a lot about the situation here in Mexico that has led to long lines for gas and an explosion killing 90-some people in the state of Hidalgo.
Guadalajara Guadalajara
Flying to GDL I was very happy to discover that Volaris flies nonstop from SeaTac to Guadalajara’s Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. But next time I come down here, I might just decide it’s worth making a connection. First, many of … Continued
Off to Mexico Again
My last trip to Mexico was just over a year ago. Now I’m going back, to a different place and for a different reason. I’m currently at SeaTac waiting for my flight to Guadalajara, and I’ll be spending six nights … Continued
Pura vida, Part Six
I got home three days ago. I was unable to blog from Drake Bay, so I’m going to have to provide a quick retrospective of the last leg of my journey.
Pura vida, Part Five
It’s 8 am on Christmas morning, and I’ve seen and done so much since my last post, five days ago, I can’t begin to recap it all. Much as I wish I could write about every experience and all my … Continued