I stayed the night at an inn in Mystic. A beautiful blue sky awaited as I walked into town, watching the shop owners open their doors, getting ready for the day. I had one more activity planned before driving back to Cape Cod; to go sailing! When I booked the two-hour ride weeks before, IContinue reading “Sailing on the Mystic”
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Into the Mystic
A couple of hours drive west of Cape Cod, along the Atlantic coast, lies the town of Mystic, Connecticut, on the Mystic River. For those who haven’t lived near there or studied maritime history, it may be best known as the setting of a 1980s rom-com (romantic comedy) movie called Mystic Pizza or the themeContinue reading “Into the Mystic”
Kites (reprise)
You may know it as the Day of the Dead in Mexico. In Guatemala, November 1st is called All Saints Day. Families flock to cemeteries to decorate graves and visit their ancestors, but the wonderful surprise about this special day is the kites. Guatemaltecas create colorful kites, tiny and gigantic, artistic or whimsical or with sociallyContinue reading “Kites (reprise)”
Provincetown again
During this September trip to Cape Cod, I stayed a night in Provincetown. It’s the liveliest, most interesting town on Cape Cod, at the farthest point, where the tip curves around as if beckoning you in. Recommended by a friend I had met traveling, I lodged at an inn at the far end of theContinue reading “Provincetown again”
Around the Cape
A Cape Cod stay is an opportunity to drive around and explore the peninsula. At the end of this visit, I spent a night in Provincetown. On the way back, I stopped at the Highland Lighthouse, in North Truro, on the Atlantic coast. A plein air outdoor painting class was in progress and canvases andContinue reading “Around the Cape”
Wandering Cape Cod again
September is a good time to visit the Cape. The crowds are gone, restaurants are still open, and it’s surprisingly still quite warm. The sun lit my days for a week and a half, rain only the last few days, morning fog adding a little mystery to the cemetery across the street. A kind friendContinue reading “Wandering Cape Cod again”
Birds of Galapagos
The Galapagos islands are home to an amazing variety of birds that hop, soar, and perch amidst the mix of wildlife. My last two posts of travels in the Galapagos highlighted land and sea animals in their natural habitat on an eight-day cruise on a small ship in 2006. Hiking over volcanic black lava or skirtingContinue reading “Birds of Galapagos”
Galapagos sea life
Our small ship, holding only twelve passengers, continued island-hopping in the Galapagos Islands in 2006 for eight days, with hiking excursions and sea outings, often in snorkeling gear. My last post centered on land animals, but there were creatures that preferred water habitats. We boated to the shore in smaller vessels. Although Galapagos tortoises are land-dwelling reptiles, theyContinue reading “Galapagos sea life”
Galapagos adventure
Before leaving Guatemala in 2006, after teaching there for three years, I headed south for the Galapagos Islands, a place I’ve always wanted to visit. I have just taken some time off from blogging this summer, so, if you have stopped at this blog before, thanks for joining me once again. At the dock onContinue reading “Galapagos adventure”
North of Taos
The Taos Pueblo people have lived in northern New Mexico for more than one-thousand years. The pueblo is a sovereign Native American nation inside the United States, still inhabited by members of the Tiwa tribe. Its well-kept, multi-story adobe structures are attractive and distinctive. Artisan studios and shops show their handcrafted works, open to visitorsContinue reading “North of Taos”
Ruth Rosenfeld 