Raja Redux: April 2014
Packing for a dive trip is WORK. Every trip, we make firm resolutions not to procrastinate. We start accumulating piles in the » Read more
Author: Marie Tartar
Whale shark central, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, August 2013
Until very recently, whale sharks had been a rather elusive photographic subject for us. Other than a 2 hour session of plane » Read more
Flights of fancy: Sedona Film Festival, February 2014
It takes a lot of stamina to fully participate in a film festival. More, apparently, than we have. At a minimum, there » Read more
Stalking sailfish: February 2014
As travelers, we’ve been remarkably lucky, with very few hiccups along the way, especially given the number of miles we’ve logged. Catch » Read more
January in Paris: Moving and feasting
Paris is an exciting destination, anytime…but in January? If any month could dampen the ardor of my on-going and torrid midlife love » Read more
San Miguel de Allende: Dia de los Muertos 2013
San Miguel de Allende (SMA) is legendary for its attraction for us Norteamericos. It was named a World Heritage Site in 2008 » Read more
Art adventures at home
There is nothing better (perhaps) than an action packed, art-filled sunny weekend day in San Diego. A recent, particularly memorable Saturday » Read more
Mexico City Mania
Many “F” words came to mind during our recent foray into the madness and magic that are Mexico City. No, not THAT » Read more