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Monday, September 9, 2019

The White Dove of the Desert

Mission San Xavier del Bac

In the late 1600's, Father Kino arrived on horseback, entering the Wa:k village of the Tohono O'odham. The quiet and giving Desert people were seasonal farmers, growing Indian corn, beans, squash, lentils and melons. They also utilized native plants like saguaro fruits, mesquite tree beans, cholla buds and mesquite candy. They still weave beautiful baskets, that hold all matter of wares.

San Xavier Mission was built in the 1700's in New Spain. It is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest intact European structure in the state. Which state? Have you guessed where the White Dove is located?

Follow my footsteps to find out...

The inside was like a gilded castle. I could almost hear the whispers: two-hundred years of silent prayers en-route to the heavens.

I pray for a healthy life full of discovery and travel.

The fire burns bright in Tucson, Arizona.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Parts Unknown

We felt like celebrities when we noticed a personalized rock at our Casita rental.

Can you guess where we spent Labor Day weekend?

I'll give you a clue: It's where you'll find the dove in the desert.

I'm taking a break this week. But don't worry, I'll be back next Monday to answer my question and create a new travel linky.

This week, I'll catch up on blog visits. Thank you for traveling to my site and leaving a footprint: your comments. I'm sorry I'm behind. See you soon.

Monday, August 26, 2019

Spice and Vice

We took a Miami boat tour during our stay in South beach last Winter. I've never wanted to ride along with 5,000 souls attacking buffets, or hang my hat in closet sized cabins, (sorry cruise lovers) but I loved seeing cruise ship row. The massive beasts are like floating theme parks. It was cool. But, everything about South Beach is as cool as a tequila sunrise on Ocean Drive: Saturated color and vibrant murals, groovy architecture, wild parrots and even wilder people, aquamarine waters and delicious Cuban food. Spice and vice. Sunshine.

I (think) this is where they filmed Scarface.

My favorite part of the cruise, was floating by the massive container ships.

Miami Memories.

This week, learn how I turned an accusation of imperfection, into inspiration. Over at The Chorus of the Crows

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Costa Rica: Once

I love how the branch appears to throw the sun like a radiated sun-ball. Yikes! No one would play the burning game. Except, maybe, Pele. But the Goddess of Volcanoes and fire lives in Hawaii.

Today, the number eleven has finally arrived. Only Uno to go! Uno Costa Rica anyway. In 2020, we're returning to Belize after a long sabbatical. Too long. We love Belize: hidden caves and Mayan ruins, snorkeling along the cayes, hiking and drinking lots of One Barrel Rum. Marie Sharp's hot sauce and Tutti Frutti ice cream. Bird watching. Good stuff.

But, I haven't left Costa Rica yet...

Oink!

Ouch!

Luckily, I saw this little-bugger in our bathroom before it was too late. Look at how he blends in with the tile! Now, I remember why I keep a flashlight by my bed in Central America.

Playa Flamingo.

I can't imagine anywhere I'd rather be than a Costa Rican beach: long, flat, warm and wide. Wonderful.

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