Category Archives: Adventure

Camping on the Missy Sippy (Conversations with Myself)

Posted on 30-Nov-2021 by David A Olson

If only you knew what’s inside of me nowYou wouldn’t want to know me somehow~Moody Blues Day 1 – 29 Sep 2021 I was hoping for mild to cool weather for my solo camping trip, weather topping out during the … Continue reading →

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The Soul Knows (Southwest Tour #1)

Posted on 08-Nov-2020 by David A Olson

As the cock crows in response to a primordial connection with the sun passed down thru the feathered family from generation to generation via their DNA, the soul instinctively understands situations that give it energy and places that drain the life force, instinctively understands right versus wrong and responds accordingly. Does the human soul not flock to and rejoice in the beauty inherent in sunrise and sunset? Continue reading →

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Tree is We But We are Not Tree (Grandfather #05)

Posted on 09-Jun-2019 by David A Olson

The long, leisurely drive from Garden of the Gods to the Comfort Inn in Alamosa where we will hole up during our visit to the Great Sand Dunes National Park takes us by the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. It … Continue reading →

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Dust in the Wind and Monkey Truce: A Week in Belize, Part 5

Posted on 28-Feb-2018 by David A Olson

I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment’s gone All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind All they are is dust in the wind… Street Food Fit for a Queen or … Continue reading →

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Caye Caulker, Long Walking Monkey on A Short Pier: A Week in Belize, Part 4

Posted on 27-Feb-2018 by David A Olson

We took the water taxi from the dock at the end of the next door pier to the ferry in San Pedro then ferried to Caye Caulker. We are not a big fan of the ferry system mainly because we … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling with Wifey and Monkey: A Week in Belize, Part 3

Posted on 25-Feb-2018 by David A Olson

Fox the fox Rat on the rat You can ape the ape I know about that There is one thing you must be sure of I can’t take any more Darling, don’t you monkey with the monkey Monkey, monkey, monkey… … Continue reading →

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Sounds of Silence with Monkey: A Week in Belize, Part 2

Posted on 23-Feb-2018 by David A Olson

A gentle breeze again greets me as I walk from our inn, barefoot across the white sands still wet from the predawn shower, and take my customary morning seat at the edge of the cushionless wooden lounge chairs. A solid … Continue reading →

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Slapping the Monkey: A Week in Belize, Part 1

Posted on 21-Feb-2018 by David A Olson

The first question of Belize Vacation is, “How long will it take my monkey brain, aka Monkey, that generally passes days slam dancing to Punk Rock inside my head”, he is partial to the Dead Kennedys especially ‘Holiday in Cambodia’, … Continue reading →

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Belize Part 3 – Paradise In The Jungle

Posted on 11-Jun-2017 by David A Olson

The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends generously the products of its life and activity; it affords protection to all beings. ~Buddhist Sutra Transitioning: Beach to Jungle … Continue reading →

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Swimming Thru Ancient Temples (A Holiday in Cambodia)

Posted on 18-Jul-2015 by David A Olson

We arrived in Siem Reap Cambodia late in the evening and hopped into a tuk-tuk for a ride to the hotel. A Cambodian tuk-tuk is reminiscent of a covered rickshaw but with the runner replaced by a motorcycle and the carriage … Continue reading →

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