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Paul
Jul 5, 2023
Our First Summer Visitor
We can't think of anyone that loves Falmouth and the Cape more than we do . . . with the possible exception of our son. And he was very...
Paul
Jun 28, 2023
Sea to Shining Sea Bikepath
The Sea to Shining Sea Bikepath is a 10+ mile paved path on an old railroad line, that meanders from North Falmouth all the way down to...
Paul
Jun 27, 2023
Falmouth Commodores
Prior to driving out to Cape Cod, I was looking for a volunteer activity that I could do during our time at the Cape. Last year, I...
Paul
Jun 14, 2023
Soul Medicine
There is no better elixir for a healthy body and mind than some time by the water. We are drawn to the water. The ocean. A mountain...
Paul
Jun 7, 2023
Exploring Falmouth, Woods Hole & Bristol RI
It's been a busy first week here in Falmouth. We have LOVED exploring the Teaticket area. Our house is a very short 5-10 minute walk from...
Paul
Jun 4, 2023
Return to Cape Cod!
While in Mexico, we were thinking of where to spend the rest of 2023. We know that we had the month of May scheduled in Fiji. But where...
Paul
May 27, 2023
Sabre Day Trip
Today was great fun! Our Fiji adventure is quickly coming to an end, and we wanted to have a fun, relaxing day on the water. The Sabre...
Paul
May 26, 2023
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
One of the most popular and visited sights on the main island of Viti Levu is the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. And it has taken us only...
Paul
May 25, 2023
First Landing
Located just outside of Lautoka, about 20 minutes from the Nadi airport, is First Landing Resort. I stayed here once in the 1990s, and...
Paul
May 21, 2023
Weekend in Suva and Sigatoka
Wednesday and Thursday nights at Yasawa were very special for us. We stayed in the super exclusive Lomalagi Honeymoon Bure. This bure is...
Paul
May 8, 2023
Yasawa - Fiji
It is so hard to accurately describe the beauty of Yasawa and Fiji. This images just don't do justice. The landscape of Fiji is stunning....
Paul
Apr 29, 2023
Back home in Fiji
Bula from Fiji! We arrived to what we consider one of our homes. Fiji is so very special to us. We have been visiting Fiji for 25 years....
Paul
Apr 10, 2023
Mirador & Pirates
A few days ago, Lisa tripped and hit her foot against the bedframe, breaking her little toe. Ouch! To her credit, she does not want this...
Paul
Apr 8, 2023
Easter
Easter is a big deal in Mexico. There are so many different kinds of celebrations, remembrances, processions, traditions all over Mexico....
Paul
Apr 5, 2023
Art, Chickens & Views
Puerto Vallarta is not a huge city. We have walked so many of the streets in the 5 de Deciembre and Zona Romantica neighborhoods. Yet we...
Paul
Apr 4, 2023
Adios Mexico, Bula Fiji!
We will be so sad to leave Mexico. But our next adventure awaits, and it is one of our favorite places in the world. Bula! We are off to...
Paul
Apr 3, 2023
Amazing Views of PV
Over the past week, we have been lucky to have Lisa's sister and her husband visiting us. On Saturday night, we stopped in to La Capella,...
Paul
Mar 30, 2023
A Drive South & the Beach!
This is the last day we have our rental car, so we decided to drive south of Puerto Vallarta. What a stunning journey! The drive is...
Paul
Mar 29, 2023
Sayulita, San Francisco & Sunset
We are so lucky to have visitors with us in Puerto Vallarta - Lisa's sister and her husband. They are visiting us for the week, and it is...
Paul
Mar 25, 2023
Puerto Vallarta Exploring
With the incredible weather we have experienced over the past 3+ months, it is hard to believe that we chose Puerto Vallarta for some hot...
Paul
Mar 23, 2023
Puerto Vallarta!
When we were planning our 4-month stay in Mexico, we decided that our last stop should be relaxing. Hot, sunny weather. Good food....
Paul
Mar 19, 2023
Last days in SMA
It is very hard to say goodbye to San Miguel de Allende. This is a magical place. Every corner you turn, every street you wander, every...
Paul
Mar 17, 2023
4 Weddings & 2 Quinceaneras
Today was a walking kind of day. This morning, we decided just to stroll through some of our favorite areas. We came across some fun...
Paul
Mar 16, 2023
Canada de la Virgen
All over Mexico, we are drawn to ancient historic sights. Chichen Itza. Tulum. Teotihuacan, Tenochtitan, Mitla, Cholula, and more. It was...
Paul
Mar 12, 2023
Return to El Charco
The first time we visited the botanical gardens of Charco del Ingenio, we commented that we would love to return. Well, today is that...
Paul
Mar 11, 2023
Weekend in SMA
Another laid-back, relaxed weekend in San Miguel de Allende. However, there were a few things that happened that were very interesting....
Paul
Mar 9, 2023
Dolores Hidalgo
Today we went on yet another adventure, to the nearby city of Dolores Hidalgo. About a one hour bus ride away, Dolores Hidalgo is one of...
Paul
Mar 7, 2023
Guanajuato
If it is a Wednesday, it must be a day trip day. Today's adventures brought us to the beautiful city of Guanajuato, about a 90-minute bus...
Paul
Mar 5, 2023
Views of SMA
We did a bit of exploring the last two days. Walking through neighborhoods, visiting lesser-known sites, getting a bit lost and...
Paul
Mar 3, 2023
Atotonilco
About a 20 minute drive north of San Miguel de Allende is the village of Atotonilco, a very small town with a very big and important...
Paul
Mar 2, 2023
El Senor de la Conquista
There will be very specific days and moments that we will remember from our 4 month journey in Mexico. Today is one of those days. We...
Paul
Mar 1, 2023
Toys & Churches
There are some interesting museums all over Mexico, and San Miguel de Allende is no different, as it is home to La Esquina - the toy...
Paul
Feb 28, 2023
Queretaro
Roadtrip! One of the things we love most about our stay so far in Mexico is the easy access to roadtrips, whether they be for the day, or...
Paul
Feb 27, 2023
Art & History in SMA
Art is everywhere in San Miguel de Allende. Even on our street, with the above painting on someone's house. There is natural art as well,...
Paul
Feb 26, 2023
El Charco de Ingenio Botanical Gardens
Over the past 2 months, we have spent a lot of time in urban locations. In fact, most of our time has been in cities, walking on hard...
Paul
Feb 26, 2023
Home
Home is where the heart is. There is no place like home A man's home is his castle. But for me, my favorite quote about home is by Helen...
Paul
Feb 25, 2023
A typical weekend in SMA
How do you spend a weekend in San Miguel de Allende? Well, for us, it is just like every other day. Wake up in our beautiful home, relax,...
Paul
Feb 23, 2023
An Artsy Kind of Day
We are currently living the San Rafael neighborhood. A great spot full of locals, tons of small shops, and a nice, quiet area. A very...
Paul
Feb 22, 2023
Lunch & the Dead
Another stunning morning in San Miguel de Allende. The weather here is so ideal. Cool nights, warm days, sunny blue skies. It is...
Paul
Feb 21, 2023
Groceries & Mercados
Have I mentioned how nice our house is in San Miguel de Allende? Wow. It is so, so nice. This morning, we made coffee and breakfast,...
Paul
Feb 20, 2023
Oaxaca to San Miguel de Allende via CDMX
Today was a VERY long day of travel. We departed our house at 9:30a for the Oaxaca airport, only to find a somewhat long, very slow...
Paul
Feb 19, 2023
Farewell Lunch in Oaxaca
On this, our last full day in Oaxaca, we had to go out for a nice lunch. We returned to Las Quince Letras, where we had a great lunch at...
Paul
Feb 18, 2023
Atzompa
Pretty much everyone who visits Oaxaca goes to the ancient ruins of Monte Alban. But across the valley from Monte Alban is a...
Paul
Feb 17, 2023
Quinceaneras, Weddings & Carnaval
What an amazing cultural day for us here in Oaxaca! This one was epic. We walked to the Zocalo this morning, as we had heard there was...
Paul
Feb 16, 2023
More Zocalo Visits
After Wednesday's massive tour, we decided to take it easy on Thursday and Friday. Both days started very leisurely, with a late...
Paul
Feb 14, 2023
Lets take a tour!
There are quite a few places outside of Oaxaca City that we want to visit. The Tule tree, Mitla ruins, traditional villages, Hievre el...
Paul
Feb 11, 2023
Pasillo de Humo
We have seen it on cooking shows and travel shows. Pasillo de Humo, or as we call it, Smoke Alley. A small section of the Mercado 20 de...
Paul
Feb 10, 2023
Mezcal, Wedding & CARNAVAL!
Lets grab some lunch at the Mercado. Something quick and easy. Next stop: La Casa del Mezcal. A small, dark, local bar with wildly...
Paul
Feb 9, 2023
Jalatlaco, Xochimilco & a Fancy Lunch
A bustling Friday in Oaxaca. Loads of tourists exploring the Centro and Zocalo area. Too many people, so we decided to limit our time...
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