Archive | May, 2026

Scripted Travel NOT

17 May

Lisa and I began traveling the world before Airbnb, All Inclusives and Crafted Tours. We were non-scripted travelers, seat of the pants travelers, figure it out as we go travelers. As a result, we have had many unforgettable experiences that we never would have had otherwise.

Queretaro Mx roof-top view.

Once in Athens, Greece we met a man from Texas who told us about an island off the coast that he planned to visit. He had researched every step between here and there and even had a hotel reserved. Lisa and I tagged along because we had already visited the Acropolis and had nothing else planned. Surprise, surprise his hotel was twice as expensive as what we found walking in off the street. And their AC was out.

Hydra, car-free island near Athens, Greece. Visited 2005.

Not being as young as we used to be, we now make hotel reservations, but still plan little else and prefer to explore on our own.

Walkable alleys in Queretaro.

This past Wednesday, while waiting in the airport for our flight home from our trip to Queretaro, México, I received a text from my brother informing me that he was coming for a visit. (He lives in Florida and we live in Mexico.) “See you Friday.” Now that’s unscripted travel!

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Aging And The Big D

10 May

For the most part, we try to avoid the “what ifs?” There’s no point in arguing, stressing or even planning for things that may not ever happen. That is except for the inevitable aging and Big-D.

Monastery from the 1600s Queretaro Mexico

With more of our lives behind us than in front, it pays to have a plan for aging and death. More than likely, being the elder of the two, I will die first, but one never knows.

82, 62, 74

We have Wills, both Mexican and US. All beneficiaries are named. We’ve had THAT conversation with the kids. I’ve set up a central file of passwords and financial accounts.

Adult/Retirement Living Queretaro, Mexico⁰

This week we’ve been looking at what we thought was a possible long term living location. We’re exploring Queretaro, Mexico, known for its temperate climate, adult living facilities and central location.

A park near our hotel.
Lovely colonial archways.
Stunning church.

Unfortunately this beautiful, colonial, sprawling city did not resonated with these jungle girls. Time for Plan B, whatever that is.

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Part Dos – The Adventure Continues

3 May

When the hip “expert” from Austin suggested I return to my original surgeon in Mexico to have the hardware removed from my leg, a voice in my head knew it wasn’t going to happen any time soon.

It’s one of those times that I didn’t want to be right. I knew that my surgeon was on the conservative side. I guess at 74 (me not him) that’s not a bad thing.

September will be the two year anniversary of my accident. Doc wants to wait until then and reassess. My disappointment must have showed because he agreed to do it immediately if I wanted. No, I’ll wait.

So that’s where we stand, putting off the removal of the plate and screws in my leg until September. I guess I can wait four and a half months. Better safe than….

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