As I write this entry, I am in Lisbon, Portugal. As I suspected before we left for Europe, there are no options for nudity outside of our accommodations. Since it was expected, my focus has been on enjoying our travels as much as possible. Madrid was all that I had hoped for with more than enough to see without having to leave the city. We had basic accommodations in Madrid – clean and functional – in a nice, quiet neighbourhood…
It is morning here in a small town on the Canadian prairies. I woke up early, as usual. It is 11 Celsius [almost 52 Fahrenheit] and the wind is from the south at 20+ km/hr. It is supposed to go up to 30 degrees Celsius by this afternoon. I just checked and the temperatures in Madrid for the four days we will be there are forecast for highs of 27 and lows of 14. It sounds perfect! I have one…
It is still gently raining outside. So far this spring, we have had more than four inches of rain, more than the whole of last spring and summer. Other bit of good news, I got to enjoy some free-hiking yesterday afternoon, only the second time this year. And, as with the first hike which happened during the last week of April, I hiked with my wife. I blame the lack of free-hiking on the weather. The wind is insane this…
It was such a nice day for April, we just had to go for a hike. We had parked our truck a suitable distance from town and ended up walking fourteen and a half kilometres. Once in the hills, I was able to hike without wearing the shorts. I ended up walking almost six kilometres au naturel. Why didn’t I walk the whole thing while clothing free? The majority of the distance was walked on public country roads which has…
It’s Friday morning, a chilly morning at 16 Celsius for where we are in Mexico. We have just returned from our weekly walk to the Market where bread and Italian sausage was purchased — six sausages weighing in at 2.4 kilograms. Yes, they are big sausages with one making a meal per person. Yesterday, we again went on a hike to Playa Patzcuarito which is turning out to be our go-to destination for the most part. Like the day before,…
It’s hard to believe that it is already December 26th. The sun is shining and the air is warm and Christmas done and it is now Boxing Day. So far this month, we have walked 200 km, not bad for two old people. This morning we went again to the market for a few needed supplies. Well, it was one of our stops as we wandered a bit more in search of a few other places we had heard about….
We began the morning as usual with coffee on the deck. It wasn’t long before we got a video-conference call from our son — it was time for the grandchildren to open their presents from their grandparents. This is Christmas. Next, were an assortment of photos from my children, grandchildren, and siblings who find the need and desire to connect with us, and us with them. One daughter sent a photo of her grand-dogs [no grandchildren yet, but her two…
It’s Christmas Eve here in Mexico [and yes, I know, there where you are as well]. We went for a nine kilometre walk which involved some time spent at Playa Patzcuarito. The trails had spots where it had become soft because of the rain we had the night before last. There was a lot more debris on the trail because of the storm that had passed through the region. I was surprised that very little of the trail had been…
The month began quietly. We were able to enjoy being outdoors in the evening as there were no mosquitos to deal with. Unlike our time spent on the Caribbean coast of Mexico where the approach of evening meant being swarmed with biting insects, were we retreated into our suite to get a bit of relief, here in Sayulita, being on the deck in pleasant temperatures meant we got to appreciate the deck even more. We lived on the deck when…
Strolling on a beach,Wearing only sunshine,Feeling the sand beneath my feet,Hearing the sound of the surf,A simple pleasure of life. The warmth of the sun on my skin,The salt of the sea in the air,The beauty of nature all around,It’s a moment to cherish and remember. I feel the rhythm of the waves,As they crash onto the shore,And I am filled with gratitude,For this moment in the sun. I am alive, and I am blessed,To experience this beauty and serenity,To…