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Mahahual – the Hidden Jewel of Yucatan Peninsula

Mahahual Best Beach in Mexico

Mahahual ( Costa Maya ) is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo in an area known collectively as the Costa Maya. Mahahual is 350 kilometers south of Cancun and 100 kilometers north of the Belize border. Just south of Tulum, this isolated village is the hidden jewel of the Yucatan Peninsula. Check out these amazing views of Mahahual.

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Magical Chicago Train Weekend

As you have heard me say before, I love trains.  I love purple amd llamas too, but those topics are for another time.  I seek out train rides as often as I can. 

This past August, I was looking to add another trip to the schedule.  We had just come back from Austin, Tx and I realized I didnt have my next trip planned   I like to make sure I keep some travel trips on the books at all times.  Read How-i-travel-365-a-year to find out why! There really are benefits to planning your next adventure. 

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Burning Bowl Ceremony for the New Year

Burning Bowl Ceremony

The New Year is upon us and it’s a time of traditions. Fireworks, resolutions, black-eyed peas, champagne and kisses at midnight! And everyone is talking about New Year’s resolutions and New Year’s goals. If you are going to set new goals for the new year, I think you have to start by making space for those goals. Clearing out the old ideas, old thoughts and old burdens that no longer serve us. This year, let go of the past and start a new tradition to ring in the new year, a ceremony called the Burning Bowl Ceremony.

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Are you CLEAR about the Possibilities?

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This article contains affiliate links that I may receive compensation from.  All opinions are mine and I don’t promote any product that I don’t use and wholeheartedly love. 

Never get stuck in security lines again!

Imagine yourself booked on a tropical vacation in the sunny paradise of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.   Flights confirmed. Resort booked.  Bags packed.  You arrive at the airport 2.5 hours early only to realize by some glitch in the system, the security line is a 3-hour long wait. 

You sink.  Your heart drops into your stomach.  Your nerves flare up and anxiety slowly spreads over your whole body. This was me in Feb 2016. I was living in Austin, Tx at the time, and  I had planned a trip to Playa with my significant other.  We broke up 3 weeks before the trip.  I was determined to go anyway, to go solo if I had too.  I needed this trip to mend some broken pieces. 

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Rocky Mountain Reservoir. Lake Dillon

Dillon Reservoir Lake Dillion

The Reservoir

This little-know reservoir in Dillon, Colorado provides picturesque views to behold. Known as the Dillion Reservoir, or Lake Dillon, this reservoir has a rich history. The Dillon damn was built in 1963 creating a reservoir to combat drought conditions of the ’50s. The town of Dillon was moved to the east when the dam was built. The snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains fills the reservoir with chilly water, ranging from 43 degrees in the winter to 63 degrees in the summer.

Location

The town of Dillon is only about 70 miles west of Denver, in the Rocky Mountain Range. This little town is the gateway to all the ski resorts. This scenic drive is easily driven in a little over an hour and it is definitely worth it to visit. Behold the crystal clear waters and the scenic views.

Clean Drinking Water

The Roberts tunnel took 18 years to build and transports water from the reservoir under the mountain, across the Continental Divide and down to the South Platte River to supply crystal clear drinking water for about 1/3 of the Denver population.

Check out this picturesque winter scene captured by drone. This was quite difficult to capture as you can see there is snow and ice on the lake and the temperatures were dropping. The drone battery did not last long and we almost lot the drone over the lake.

Panoramic View of Dillon Reservoir
Check out this drone footage of the picturesque Dillon Reservoir. Beautiful Reservoir providing Rocky Mountain water for Denver. Dillon Reservoir, Colorado

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10 Reasons why Alexa is the best Christmas Present

Are you considering purchasing an Amazon Echo for Christmas or giving an Amazon Dot as a Christmas present? Here are my top 10 reasons why I think Alexa is the best Christmas Present!

Warning: if you have an Amazon Echo or Dot, you may want to listen to these with your headphones on as these videos may activate Alexa at your house.

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Best Colorado Train Ride – Royal Gorge Railway

Royal Gorge Railway cars

Nostalgic Train Ride

Train travel doesn’t usually have the hype and glam of other forms of travel.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy flying all over the world.  But for me, there is something nostalgic and beautiful about train travel.  I love to feel the click clack click clack rocking of the train cars.  And to listen to the train whistle blowing low and strong across the plains.  Time seems to slow down, and life just doesn’t have the hustle-bustle that is normally there.   It is soothing for the soul.

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I found humanity at the top of Machu Picchu

In the heart of Cusco, Peru, the great Machu Picchu mountain stands at 10,111 feet. It overlooks Mayan ruins (7,972 feet) that were long ago abandoned.   It is known far and wide as one of the iconic sites to visit. It ranks of the top of many bucket lists.  It was certainly the top of mine.  There are limited tickets allowed each day to climb Machu Picchu, the mountain, but I made sure I had one of those tickets before I visited Peru.  It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.   Continue reading “I found humanity at the top of Machu Picchu”