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Dia de los Muertos – Saturday, November 2

Posted on November 7, 2013 by marty

It’s another beautiful day in paradise and after greeting the sunrise Art and I walk along the beach and turn up the second arroyo towards a friends vacation house. Art spent time with them last week and although they have … Continue reading →

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La Fortuna or Bust – Friday, November 1

Posted on November 7, 2013 by marty

Our Baja schedule is usually one day spent at our house and on the beach alternated with a trip into town the following day. Today is a stay at home beach day and we greet the sunrise from our rooftop … Continue reading →

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Baja Halloween – Thursday, October 31

Posted on November 7, 2013 by marty

We have fallen into a morning routine of waking before sunrise and climbing the wooden ladder up to our rooftop terrace to watch the sunrise. It is cool, breezy and gray this morning but just before the sunrise the sky … Continue reading →

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Dancing to the Music – Wednesday October 30th

Posted on November 6, 2013 by marty

We wake before sunrise and climb the ladder up to our roof to watch the sunrise psychedelics unfold. It is spectacular show of vermillion, purple and orange climaxing with the blinding rays of the sun radiating up from the horizon.  Downstairs I … Continue reading →

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Baja Bliss –Tuesday October 29th

Posted on November 5, 2013 by marty

The rugged topography below of weathered red rock mountains is breathtaking.  Aluvial fans spill forth from the mountains and arroyos snake  patterns in the landscape in their determined quest for the sea.  Irregular fingers of land dip into steely blue water and creamy … Continue reading →

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With Gratitude

Posted on November 5, 2013 by marty

Each November, On Thanksgiving day, Americans traditionally give thanks for their blessings. Although everyday demands sometimes overwhelm, I am grateful for so much. I do not meditate in the usual sense, but a few minutes in the solitude of my … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Gecko’s

Posted on November 5, 2013 by marty

I am on the East Cape of Baja, sharing an off the grid beach bungalow with a family of geckos.  My illusive gecko friends chirp loudly to each other during the night; startlingly loud but delightful bursts of greeting, presumably to … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe Decorative Handcrafted Bowls

Posted on November 4, 2013 by marty

Although, I was sure the box was lost, we just received a box of hand hewn and hand painted wooden bowls from Zimbabwe (mid November 2018) It took five months for the package to arrive and in the interim, Bhekie … Continue reading →

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Pirates, Rogues and Princesses

Posted on October 9, 2013 by marty

The California Renaissance Festival takes place 5 weekends each year.  Two weekends ago, I went on a “busman’s holiday” and took my family to the Northern Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta.                 … Continue reading →

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What to Look for in an Opal

Posted on October 8, 2013 by marty

30 years ago, close friend of mine, Pete Condor, gave me good advice on choosing gemstones. His advice was that if you like a stone, find it beautiful and it fits your needs and pocket book, then buy it. A … Continue reading →

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