Trekking the Himalayas vs Peace Corps Paraguay
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Trekking the Himalayas vs Peace Corps Paraguay

On this day 10 years ago I was a Peace Corps volunteer teaching sustainable agriculture and beekeepingin Paraguay. Winter had begun and, while “winter” in Paraguay is usually two weeks of cool weather in the 50s, that year it lasted two months with temps frequently in the 30s and 40s, even snow flurries! And we…

I’m Busy Sitting Still
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I’m Busy Sitting Still

If you visit Nepal, you will need a visa on arrival. Choose 15, 30, or 90 day durations. I highly recommend completing your application online in advance. The line can be long and you’ll be ready to not be in an airport longer than necessary. Print the completed application or take a photo of the…

Sights, Sensitivities, & Spirituality
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Sights, Sensitivities, & Spirituality

And sometimes the best cure for what ails ya is getting into nature…she’s a powerful curitive. Sometimes the best scenery, the thing you need most, is right in your backyard. They say the third Monday in January is called Blue Monday because it’s the peak time for the holiday hangover to catch up, we feel…

Full Moon Winter Orchard Hike
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Full Moon Winter Orchard Hike

Tonight I (and 60 others) headed to my favorite apple orchard, Randall’s, in Standish, Maine for a full moon hike, sponsored by our local @PresumpscotRegionalLandTrust and guided by two amazing naturalists. The orchard had turned from late autumn rust and cinnamon hues to a black and white landscape with last night’s blanket of fresh snow,…

Thank You
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Thank You

The most important thing I want to say today is… Thank you for reading and re-reading my blogs, for becoming a Follower, for subscribing to automatically get the latest articles, for commenting on my posts, for sharing my work with friends and family, for encouraging me and supporting this new endeavor of mine, for sharing…