Category Archives: Travel

Our Neighbors in Bucerías, Nayarit

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Mark

I took a walk around the block of our house in Bucerías, Nayarit today and snapped some pictures. We’re in the low rent district 6 blocks from the beach. We must cross the highway and walk 10 minutes to access … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Year with Chinese Sky Lanterns

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mark

Mary and I celebrated the New Year last night by watching for the first time Chinese Sky Lanterns, floating fireballs that travel with the wind. We shouted with awe as much as Venus did when she saw turtles for the … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Vallarta

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Mark

Mary and I are passing a vacation in the town of Bucerías, Nayarit, Mexico, about 20 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. I drove our van here taking Venus and my bike, piano, two 25 inch monitors, and luggage; Mary flew … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Whales of Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Mark

Mary, sister Carol, dog Venus, and I visited the whales of Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, in February 2008 while we were passing the winter a few hours away in La Paz. The bay is stuffed with whales giving birth … Continue reading →

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A Week in Galveston

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Mark

Mary and I spent a week at a timeshare in Galveston, an interesting town with much to see. The boat below has triple 350 horsepower engines that propel the trawler to 62 mph, enabling the owner to wake up later … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Astronaut Welcomes You to NASA

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Mark

Mary and I visited the NASA Space Center near Houston a few weeks ago.

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Europe Bans Full Body X-ray Scanners

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Mark

According to the Daily Mail, Europe has banned full body x-ray scanners in airports: The last remaining full-body X-ray airport scanners are to be scrapped within weeks. The security systems, which have been tested at air terminals since 2009, scan … Continue reading →

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The Nation Ain’t Safe Until…

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Mark
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We Travel With Dignity, So We Won’t Fly in the USA

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Mark

The federal government’s airport security procedures leave travelers with the choice of a virtual strip search in a full body scanner with dangerous radiation or a very hands-on pat down that touches breasts and genitals. This security theater is ineffective … Continue reading →

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Crossing Borders in the USA, Canada and Mexico

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Mark

According to the Buffalo News, “gruff and unpleasant security officers” are hurting the Niagara Falls tourist industry, so many Canadians are staying on their side of the border. Mary and I experienced the same problem last month when we returned … Continue reading →

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