October 2015

Fleeing Puerto Vallarta

Long Winded Story… This Weather Blows

25.10.2015 in Locale, People

With revived spirits, having just made new friends, we were a little sad to leave Ernesto and Taisa behind to replace one of their spare tires in Mazatlan as we immediately made our way south from the ferry terminal, but we had close friends from…

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Down in Baja

Down, Down in Baja

22.10.2015 in Locale, People

Memo’s life resembles the plot of a Steven Soderbergh film… only this film doesn’t star George Clooney, Brad Pitt, or Matt Damon. The star of this film is a short, round, boisterous Mexican hotel valet manager named Guillermo, but like all his friends you can…

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Baja – Vino & Vientos

16.10.2015 in Locale, People, Savor

Finally crossing our first international border made us feel like the trip was really starting.  At a friend’s suggestion we crossed at Tecate in order to hit the Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region.  Admittedly, I’m a bit of a wine snob, palate-wise, but I…

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Bristlecone Pines – Weathered but Beautiful

01.10.2015 in Locale

This kind of overland travel is a way of life and I’m solidly thrilled and grateful to have to opportunity to go on this adventure.  Thank you to all the wonderful people in my life who provided support during the planning phase of this trip.  They know…

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