Uphill Zen - The joy of rolling slowly

Discover the magic and mystery

This stunning new book takes you to the Yucatan Peninsula, an exotic and fascinating land.

Explore ancient Mayan cities lost in the jungle
Swim below the stalactites in exquisite cenotes
View a thousand flamboyant flamingos
Experience life in a Maya village
See the inner workings of historic haciendas
Find a tranquil beach to call your own

Hundreds of vivid color photos bring the magic of the Yucatan to life, and adventurous souls will find all the “how to” details you need to make each experience your own.

The Adventurer's Guide to Mexico's Yucatan

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Rolling slowly and loving it! 😎🚐💚 Exploring the world with my vintage Toyota camper (Zennie).🌎 Travel writer & mystery author. New book at link!

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Memento Mori ☠️ - Remember you will die. It sounds a bit gruesome, but I've been listening to a lot of #stoic philosophy recently, and it's quite the opposite.
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I'm currently camping in a gorgeous spot in the New Mexico mountains, with miles of hiking trails, perfect weather, views that stretch forever, and not another soul around. It's absolutely glorious and an ideal place to write, yet it's easy to get sidetracked by negative thoughts. The internet is too slow. I don't have enough Amazon book reviews. And how could I forget to buy more half & half?
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Memento Mori brings a different perspective. So the internet is spotty --- does that really matter? And the missing half & half doesn't even register in the grand scheme of things.
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It's all about #priorities and doing what matters most, because none of us know how long we've got. So after a hike to savor the awesomeness here, I'll get back to work. I can live without half & half for a few more days. At least I remembered the chile lime chips. 😎 #carpediem
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I've seen few wildflowers this year, but at least the #ocotillo is doing well! Desert hiking at its best. 🚶‍♀️😎 #lotsofpricklystuff
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Out looking for #petroglyphs. What do you think this one is?? 🤔
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Can any of my knowledgeable friends out there please tell me what these yellowish plants are? They're a few inches tall, growing in shady areas along Cherry Creek in the Gila National Forest. Thank you in advance! 🔎🌱😎 #anothermystery
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I love all the murals around Silver City. 🎨💚😎
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Inside the Hotel Stratford (on Avon) (in Shakespeare). The place is full of artifacts, #atmosphere, and stories. Like the guy eating breakfast in the dining room who was shot and killed over who got the last egg. 🥚🤯 #goahead #youcanhaveit
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This ghost town went through a few names before finally a Brit moved in and decided to rebrand it as #Shakespeare. He named the main street Avon, and the building in the photo became the Stratford hotel. 😂🤣
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The remains of the town are on private land, bought for ranching by this guy's family many decades ago. As he showed us around, he carried a pistol for shooting rattlesnakes. (And had a carcass of one from the day before in case there were any doubts.) #adayinthewest
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And I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house down! 💨
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Couldn't help myself! 😜 #ghosttown #lakevalley
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Painting the roof with elastomeric paint

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Cliffs and Camping at the Gila Forks

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New Mexico free camping – Cattlemen Trail boondocking

Most of the Gila forest is north of Silver City, but there's a little piece to the south, in the ...
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Sonora Sojourn – Mexico road trip recap

Trip theme: Beaches and exploration! I was following the Sonoran coastline, which of course involves beaches on the Sea of ...
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