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Dog trainer, laborer, arborist, hero
With a work exchange, there are often many responsibilities. Such was the case yesterday when I held several different titles: dog trainer, laborer, arborist and hero. The day began with the regular feeding and cleaning up after the dogs. After those chores were done, we let each of the dogs out to play in “the…
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My Own Magic Town
I’ve been to Puerto Vallarta so many times that it’s hard to find something to entertain myself here that I haven’t already done. In fact, every time I pass by the guy on the street in front of my place, I have to say, “I’ve already done that” to his entreaties to get me to…
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Tapalpa plaza, where I accidentally learned to meditate
Recently I’ve been talking with a couple friends about meditation. I’ve been resistant to it for a long time due a number of reasons. Primarily, I am already a perpetually happy and relaxed person. Secondarily, I felt like I needed someone to tell me what I’m supposed to be experiencing while meditating so I know…
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Dog shelter work exchange
As I searched the Workaway site for exchanges, I came across an volunteer opportunity to care for dogs at a rescue facility in Puerto Vallarta. A work exchange is a trade where you volunteer to help out in some capacity and, in return, the host offers you a free place to stay and sometimes even…
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Magic among Covid
There’s something magical about travel. It is as simple as making you look at ordinary things differently or notice the difference in ordinary things. I had boarded my flight just over 24 hours earlier in Sacramento. Originally I intended to fly to Puerto Vallarta from San Francisco after visiting with my family in Sacramento, but…
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Bahía Asunción: A secret revealed
Last year, I wrote of my secret getaway spot in the Philippines, a destination I will continue to keep a secret. This year I will be a bit kinder and tell you about my secret getaway spot in Mexico. Not that it will help you. The journey to get there involves some of the most…
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The value of humility
I was discussing different cultures with a fellow traveler from the Philippines, and she asked me the question, “what do you think is the biggest shortcoming of Americans?” It only took a moment for me to reply, “humility”. A slow grin spread across her face. She was pleased and surprised that I’d come up with…
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Crossing over the wall from Mexico
One of the extras promoted when I was purchasing my airline ticket to Tijuana was called the Cross Border Express. I envisioned a bus that took you from the airport to the border, where you’d walk across to the US side, and it would continue on to San Diego. At least I remember reading something…
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Avoiding the overnight bus in Baja Califorina
As anyone who has read my story the Overnight Bus knows, I hate overnight buses. I can never sleep, and I end up missing a day anyway because I’m too exhausted when I arrive in the morning to do anything worthwhile. As always, when I arrive in a town, I check the departure schedule for…
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