Category Archives: Hiking

Hiking and Ice Cream

It is my last day with Sabrina, Marita, and Nici the three couchsurfers that I welcomed into my home two days ago. Last night we decided to spend the morning hiking before they were due to catch the greyhound downtown. I … Continue reading

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Mt Woodson Trail

Our last hike, to Tecate Peak, was such a success that we decided to try another one. I woke up at 5:45 in anticipation of what the day would bring and so we could leave Betty’s house by 7 am. … Continue reading

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Tecate Peak

It seems like forever ago, now 54 weeks, since I moved to Imperial Beach. My neighbor, Bibi, recommended that I try going to Silver Strand Spine & Sport for some upper back pain. I resisted for a while and a month later, … Continue reading

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

The main point of this trip was for my dad to bring me to this place – a magical gathering of spirit, food, music, and communion among a thousand ‘locals’ and travelers from 1,100 years ago. And that magic can … Continue reading

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Whose Time Is It?

An hour late or three hours late – well that depends on whose time we’re telling. My dad invited me back to Phoenix last week. I told him though I had received the first part of my Valentine’s Day gift I still had … Continue reading

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