It seems I have always had more than one animal that shares my space. There was a time for a few months after Devon passed away that my house was void of any four-legged friends. I thought that the time had come for me to live alone. I couldn’t do it. My house was empty …
For the last almost 20 years I had the best landlord one could ever want. I miss that connection. There were never any issues and it was my home, I mean really my home for those years. I still have a few things in their barn for a time perhaps if I may return. I …
The landscape around Tepoztlan is amazing. She is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains (no, they are not like the Rockies) that loom down from Mexico City. And the view from any point looking over the valley is stunning. No wonder the Aztec people chose this spot to build the temple El Tepozteco. There …
Tepoztlan, Pueblo Magico, Morelos. What brought me here? Bear with me for a moment and I will explain. Some years ago I was awoken to the most horrendous industry of canned lion hunting in South Africa. I was always well aware of the hunting that has for the last three centuries decimated wildlife but to discover …
Upon moving into my new home, I wanted to meet the neighbours. And so did Seven. He and I quickly made good friends with one of the ten dogs that Elmer has. At first I thought she was snarling at me but no she was smiling, curling her top lip and wagging her tail. She …
Living in the climate and location that I am now in there are a number of insects that one has to learn to live with. Basically it is deal with it or move on. A whole array of species that are not in Canada. Like me, they hate the cold weather. I do not have …
After a night on the sofa, if one can call it that, a bed to sleep on was top priority. Seven was fine, he had his and was not in the least concerned. Where do I get a bed? One would think a bed store. Yeah that’s great but there are no “bed stores” in …
After nine long days on the road with little sleep apart from in San Miguel, we made it. We were here in Tepoztlan, Pueblo Magico, Morelos, Mexico. WOW. You did it Stephanie. Now what? After unloading the car it was time to decide what I was going to sleep on. I had no bed. My …
I so did not want to leave San Miguel but we must move forward. This is our last day on the road – for now. Leaving Holt, Ontario many things crossed my mind. First what a crazy thing to do! Second, what the hell am I doing. Third and possibly the most important, I was …
Seven days on the road. Highways, motels, trucks, crappy food and my poor Seven not really knowing what was going on. I was exhausted yet wired to the gill. The road trip was not over yet but we took great refuge and thanks to my friend Hamish for letting us stay at his magnificent house …