Just a short note about Bentley. Despite his German heritage, he’s not fond of cold weather or snow. We’ve learned this on our ventures into the snow country. He takes his walks, but is ever-so-eager to get back to a warm condo or into the car. But he surprised us the other night, when he … Continue reading “Bentley joins the Polar Bear Club”
Category: Travel
Snow-A-Rama
For years, our ski trips have been planned in advance, dates crafted to fit the calendars of a group of busy friends. This year, Fred and I decided that for once, we’d be snow trackers, follow the weather reports for Mammoth, and strike when the snowstorms arrived. I’m happy to disclose that our strategy was … Continue reading “Snow-A-Rama”
Mammoth Week 3
Sunday Evening, our friends James and Min arrived from LA via Las Vegas. We were all excited about skiing together on Monday. James is a real expert, and he’s been coaching Min, who had never skiied before he started teaching her. We went pretty much all over – it’s impressive that Min just skis wherever. … Continue reading “Mammoth Week 3”
Coyotes and Bears at Mammoth Lakes
Around Mammoth, you’ll see many signs and bumper stickers admonishing us to “help our bears†or “save our bearsâ€. They’re usually meant as reminders to keep your food trash away from the bears, so that they don’t become dependent on human food, start sleeping on park benches in the middle of town and panhandling among … Continue reading “Coyotes and Bears at Mammoth Lakes”
It Took A Village
I left Antigua early Sunday morning and headed for the Mexican border. I left on Sunday morning because I’d read that while they’ve got temporary repairs on all the damage they are closing the road for most of Monday to make more permanant repairs. It’s slow going due to twisty mountain roads but it’s quite … Continue reading “It Took A Village”
Pura Vida Magic
It’s difficult to capture in words and even in pictures the sense of this place. The photos miss the heat, the warmth and moisture of the air, the aromas and sounds. So many of the experiences have this fantasy – or even psychedelic – aura to them. Like on a few evenings, we’ll find a … Continue reading “Pura Vida Magic”