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After the wonderful time we spent with my son Kyle and Sunny in Oaxaca, we continued our journey to Playa del Carmen. We planned on only being here for 4 nights, as were transitioning from our “vacation mode” to our “living mode”. However, we ended up quite busy with our day trip to the ruins….
Much like enjoying potato chips, once you’ve started exploring ruins – looking at you Monte AlbĂłn – you can’t stop at just one. Yes, we have caught the archaeological bug. We decided to visit the ruins of Mitla, known for their unique and intricate architectural style characterized by the extensive use of finely crafted geometric designs,…
One of the highlights of our trip was our visit to Monte Albán, which turned out to be a fascinating day excursion. Kyle selected our guide from among the several available at the site. Our guide was a captivating individual with a deep love for Monte Albán and seemed appropriate for this place. Monte Albán…
There are some falls in the southern region of Oaxaca commonly known as the “frozen falls”. These are the Hierve el Agua (Spanish for “the water boils”), a reference to the mineral springs that bubble up at the top and flow down the cliff. These are petrified falls, composed of mineral depositions, primarily calcium carbonate,…
Family time has finally begun in Oaxaca, Mexico! We’ve been eagerly counting down the days until my son Kyle and his girlfriend Sunny could join us. As a mother, there’s nothing quite as heartwarming as cherishing quality time with her son. I’ve been looking forward to this ever since Kyle mentioned their interest in sharing…
In Bogota, Colombia, we found a moment to pause and reflect on our nomadic journey. Our time here was intended to be a transitional phase between our exhilarating yet slightly draining Pantanal adventure and our upcoming family visits to Mexico, (Hurray!). The blueprint was straightforward: a five-day hiatus for rest, regrouping, blog updates, and simply…
Here it is—the adventure we’ve been planning for months. We’ve finally arrived at the Pantanal in Brazil, a place where wild jaguars and other exotic animals roam freely. Sure, the mosquitoes were relentless, and the heat was stifling, but the payoff? The Jaguars! Let’s backtrack a little and share the journey that led us here….
We were excited to visit the “famous” Rio de Janeiro. Thoughts of the wild parties, the larger-than-life “Bonecos” (giant paper-mâchĂ© puppets), and all the other festivities of Carnaval filled our minds. Fortunately, Rio isn’t like that all the time. We found the city to be very pleasant, especially in the winter. The days were usually in the mid-70s, the beaches were not overly crowded, and the people were very nice.
Today we prepared for a journey to the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, which required us to travel through three countries. Our adventure began in Paraguay, where we were staying, then took us through a Brazilian National Park, and finally to Argentina at a National Park. We returned back through Brazil to “home” in Paraguay. Navigating these…
Itaipu Dam We had heard about this great dam in Paraguay that supported the whole country of Paraguay’s electrical needs, and also quite a chunk of Brazil. This info was enough to get the attention of Rick, who, as an engineer, wanted to go see it. We were already in Ciudad del Este to take…
