Crazy for Cervantino
“Where there is music there can be no evil” Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote
Long term travel
Rocking the Cradle of Independence
From Guanajuato, I marched across the Bajio region of central Mexico, a fertile plain considered the Cradle of Independence.
Like Riding a Bike
With a little free time in Guanajuato, I have dusted off my old Spanish, and signed up for two weeks of morning classes at La Hacienda Language School.
Lost in Guanajuato
“Not all those who wander are lost” JRR Tolkien
Ancient Mexico’s Parallel Universe
The ancient peoples of central Mexico developed their own advanced societies in a parallel universe, disconnected from the rest of the civilized world.
The Mexican Muralist Movement
The murals of Mexico illustrate its long history of unjust hardship and struggles for a better life.
Scream for the Red, White, and Green
Mexico celebrates Independence Day with its national colors and a big scream of Viva Mexico!
Santa Barbara Black and Blue
For all its charm and excellence, the American Riviera has taken an environmental pounding from the prized and prolific reserves of crude oil lying in wait beneath its bright and vibrant surface.
The Grand Canyon of Monterey Bay
Imagine the Grand Canyon a mile beneath the ocean, where pinnipeds, cetaceans and other marine mammals reign.
Ladies and Gentlemen of Pebble Beach
As a wee lad, I had the very good fortune to learn the game of golf. By playing golf, I realized the importance of honesty, courtesy, and several other core values that shaped my life and personality.
Month at a Time Travel 