It has been a very busy start to 2022: socially active and trying to plan the next few months for myself. Questions: When do I leave?…Where do I go?…How long do I travel for? I have to make some decisions in the next month, or I lose my tickets to Canada and the UK—so will... Continue Reading →

20 million people…amazing! Tough city, with many layers to it. First of all, I will start with the airport. It's old, and not very functional. Apparently they will be opening another airport as a secondary one, which seems to be under a lot of suspicion as to whether it will actually work or not. I... Continue Reading →

Numerous friends contacted me the other day to inform me of the passing of Mel Lastman, former Mayor of Toronto. They knew we used to work together. He wasn't always the easiest guy to work with, but there was never a dull moment; very boisterous,and flamboyant. Mel had a good and massive heart. My best story about Mel? I... Continue Reading →

I am beginning to get the itch to travel but, at this point in time, I don't trust international travel at all. The rules are very inconsistent. I hope it will become easier by the Spring… but with new variants emerging, who knows!! Three of us are flying to Mexico City for six days over... Continue Reading →

I just loved the Day of the Dead festival: lots of activities, parties all over town, and very respectful in honoring friends and family that have passed. The cemeteries were full of people celebrating in a very quiet, loving way. As far as I am concerned, this festival should be copied all over the world.... Continue Reading →

All is well: COVID-19 is much better now and the numbers are down. I am giving a series of workshops at The Lake Chapala Society talking about my travels (see flyer below). It should be fun; the society is on a beautiful property where the ex-pats join for Spanish classes, wine-tasting, concerts, food, etc. Sunsets... Continue Reading →