It’s been roughly 36 hours since the Thomas Fire started just west of Santa Paula, and less than that since we lost our house.
Walking Boston & Cambridge
We arrive late, just shy of one in the morning. Bags on the carousel, expensive taxi to the hotel, easy check-in, lovely room. We have the whole next day to explore before meeting up with Bosco and his bride Allison for dinner. We take in the sights, dodge hordes of tourists and opt to take the subway over to Cambridge, …
Whither Owl & Bear? Mostly Meditation Mount
Two years have passed since we returned from Mexico. The blog has lain fallow for far too long. I suppose, dear reader, I should catch you up. We flew from Mexico City to LAX, ultimately landing for what we thought was a short stay in Ojai. The plan was two weeks at Meditation Mount, a month at Ryan’s place and a month in Marcus and Eva’s guest house. Then… who knows where?
Shooting stars flashing lights and flying bugs inspire. Sedona
GREETINGS from SEDONA! Shooting stars, flashing lights in the sky and a big giant luminescent black bug flying in through the car window eventually crawling up my skirt were the start to a great adventure. Always an initiation of sorts among these powerful places on Earth! Bees buzz close to my ear all the time which I graciously welcome, however …
A little surprise greets us at the border…Chiapas, Mexico
Another life lesson on how our thoughts create our reality… A potent seed planted just a few short weeks ago broke through the soil at just the right moment to meet us in the time of our departure. The wish made by yours truly to witness a Zapatista event, was the potent seed planted. Of course, I dreamt it up …
Inside The Mayan Church of Chamula
The rooster patiently awaits his death. The floor is covered with pine needles, there are no pews in this church. Thousands of candles adorn tables in front of Catholic saints, carved out of wood or wax, garishly dressed, themselves enclosed in glass boxes. This, here in Chamula, deep in the heart of Chiapas, Mexico, is a Tzotzil Maya church, the …
MURAL ART of San Cristobal de las casas…Chiapas
A little peek inside the ART AND CULTURE of San Cristobal de las casas in Chiapas. San Cristobal is considered one of the “magic towns” of Mexico. …Surrounded by lush mountains, waterfalls and maize fields in the land of the indigenous Maya, one is transported and inspired by this rich and diverse culture. Walking among the streets, artistic expressions ooze …
The spirits of Oaxaca…Mexico
This morning we leave the city of Oaxaca for a new set of adventures upon our travels. We will be heading south to San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. Oaxaca has been one spirit filled adventure with many festivities and celebrations! Our journey began in the mountains of Oaxaca where we visited the sacred site of Monte …
Transported in the mystical land of the feathered serpent, Quetzaalcoatl.
Two bright and brilliant yellow taxis appear at the front gate of our beloved community here in Tepotzlán. We jump in. Among us are traveling nomads, two artists, an astrologer, half a handful of healers, and a poet extraordinaire. Today, we are off to the sacred land of Amatlán, one mountain town over from Tepotzlán, where we have been hearing …
Seven Ricardos and Other Tall Tales of Tepoztlán
Our host wants to take us out on our last night in Tepoztlán. Raul, AliSun and I walk down to the organic store in town and have a nice light dinner. Raul says that we should go try the amazing pastries at Cafe Mozart. They are to die for. Who are we to argue?