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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. A Tale of Two Cities. February 11, 2015. Antigua is pretty, pretty, pretty; cobblestone streets, colonial buildings with carved wooden doors and cast iron balconies, a leafy Parque Central, and a constant view of surrounding volcanoes. All that plus a wide selection of Western style services that any traveler can hope for: quaint cafes with great coffees, international restaurants (Thai food, anyone? Lovely coffee shops in Xela. This is where a lot of t...
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Comfort Zones | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. January 14, 2015. I wish I were at home. My one thought during this: “. I’m so glad I’m at home. It’s damn nice here! Even without being sick, sometimes we have to overcome some mental anxiety to go away. Sometimes we even question our need to travel when we have so much of what is good around us in our own homes. But we have to remember while change is always a little scary, there does comes a time to put the teddy bear away in the drawer. Required fie...
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. Author Archives: Mary Y. Old Dog – New Tricks. March 6, 2016. Http:/ www.backpacksandbifocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IMG 7815-190x136.jpg. In so many ways, life becomes easier as we get older. We have our homes and all our things that we have accumulated to make us comfortable. Most of all, we have our established routines: we take the same walks …. The Non Digital World. February 18, 2016. November 27, 2015. November 5, 2015. June 12, 2015.
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January | 2014 | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. Monthly Archives: January 2014. A Woman’s Frown. January 26, 2014. Http:/ www.backpacksandbifocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-6-150x150.jpg. Doña Magarita often has a frown on her face. This frown is not one of annoyance, but rather of worry. And one can hardly blame her – after all, with a husband who has had a host of health issues, …. The Ones Left Behind. January 15, 2014. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Where's the backpack heading next?
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December | 2013 | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. Monthly Archives: December 2013. It’s time to step away from the cheese puffs …. December 20, 2013. Http:/ www.backpacksandbifocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-Photo-Dec-19-2013-539-PM.jpg. 8220;I havent been everywhere, but its on my list.” – Susan Sontag Have you ever gone to a cocktail party famished? Since you arrive hungry, everything – every canape, every dip or spread is eye catching and irresistible. And the …. Subscribe to Blog via Email.
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August | 2013 | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. Monthly Archives: August 2013. August 27, 2013. Http:/ www.backpacksandbifocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image14-300x225.jpg. Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest. – Larry Lorenzoni I think Birthdays are like olives – people seem to either love them or hate them. I’m in the former …. August 25, 2013. August 23, 2013. Does aging mean the end of independent travel? August 12, 2013. 8230;yet&#...
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A Woman’s Frown | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. A Woman’s Frown. January 26, 2014. So even when she is relaxed or enjoying laughs with friends and the many family members who drop by on a daily basis, I can see the slight worried frown creep back quickly into her face. It seems even moments of levity, such as chasing after one of the grandkids ends up in concerned introspection. What if something happens to my husband? Will my grandchildren have a better life? This entry was posted in Uncategorized.
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La Carrera y La Fiesta | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. La Carrera y La Fiesta. February 25, 2014. So after clearing my teaching schedule, on Wednesday I headed in to San Isidro with Jenny. As luck would have it, another volunteer was arriving so we arranged to pick up both her and Joseph. At the same time, we could fit in a multitude of errands in San Isidro as well, including some shopping for the café. Oh, hot and busy San Isidro! This is just the road up towards the mountain- not even the trail yet!
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February | 2014 | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. Monthly Archives: February 2014. La Carrera y La Fiesta. February 25, 2014. Http:/ www.backpacksandbifocals.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-Photo-Feb-26-2011-707-AM-190x126.jpg. At first, there were just a few signs that things were changing. On Tuesday, trucks had arrived to install internet for the office above the soccer field. In fact, our single main road was starting to see an steady influx …. A Day at the Beach, Tico Style. February 20, 2014.
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The Ones Along the Way | BackpacksAndBifocals
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Seeing the world with a (common)sense of adventure. The Ones Along the Way. March 10, 2014. After all, if we spend so much time and effort building full and socially engaging lives at home, why do people like me – those with constant wanderlust – spend so much time plotting to be away? The last of the coffee harvest taken to be measured and sold to the cooperative. A mixture of ripe and green berries at the tail end of the harvest. These boys are originally German, but also speak fluent Spanish. This ent...
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