On Saturday, November 20, 2022, the venerable College Gameday crew began their first ever homage to the Brawl of the Wild annual match up between the University of Montana Grizzlies and the State of Montana Bobcats. And Lee Corso was back! We knew it would be cold. Winter, in the form of snow and cold… Continue reading College GameDay Visits Montana
Author: Jenny
I live in somewhat rural Montana, north of Yellowstone National Park. I love to tell "tales", I end up on many "trails", and am fascinated by "transformations", which happen around me and in me, which is the best part!
Lovers*
By Veronika Macy He has waited 17 years for her.He has watched and waited for her arrivalAnd now she is here.Their hearts may stitch together now,Like they did all those years ago.Their hands may meetAnd their kiss may be sweet. How he has missed her. They may laugh in each other’s armsAnd they may live… Continue reading Lovers*
Isla Mujeres, as Intended. Part Two
Things to do: See the sights Shopping The Women’s Beading Cooperative Enjoy the great outdoors
Isla Mujeres, as Intended, Part Three
Places to eat* I can’t recall which eatery was which day, I just know they were all amazing! And a picture is worth a thousand words…. *most photos provided by members of the party Xantolo Isla Picus Cocktaleria The Joint El Varadero aka Casa del Carib El Chefcito Coco Jaguar El Charo Isla Village Javi’s… Continue reading Isla Mujeres, as Intended, Part Three
Isla Mujeres, as Intended Part One:
Getting there My good friend Mary had called me months before and invited me on a trip to a tropical island in February, 2022. Of course, I accepted her invitation, with no idea what life changing experience Isla Mujeres had in store for me. http://www.talestrailsandtransformations.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=203&action=edit Mary lives in Minnesota, and the trip was a fundraiser… Continue reading Isla Mujeres, as Intended Part One:
The Great Helicopter Rescue
The setup In the summer of 2004, I was working in Alaska, for Cultural Resource Consultants out of Anchorage. Many of our projects involved travel. This particular project was in Berners Bay, working out of Juneau. On the day in question, the crew of four included the boss Mike, Yvonne, Catherine and me. We were… Continue reading The Great Helicopter Rescue
Fourth of July at Puerto Peñasco
My brother-in-law had a brilliant idea a few months ago. He suggested we head to Puerto Peñasco for the Fourth of July weekend. Hubs and I would fly to Phoenix, where BIL would pick us up. We had two quick and drama free flights to Phoenix, before the “real” trip began! We proceeded south, driving… Continue reading Fourth of July at Puerto Peñasco
Yucatan Peninsula – Act Two
After Chichen Itza our next stop was Cenote Zahamal. It was magnificent! On the way to the cenote, Ta Chao explained the significance of cenotes. I had refreshed my memory on the cenote’s, knowing I would experience one on the journey. The cenote is a natural feature, made in soft limestone and abundant across the… Continue reading Yucatan Peninsula – Act Two
The Yucatan Peninsula – Act One
In February of 2022 I had the opportunity to visit the Yucatan peninsula; destination Chichen Itza and Ek Balam! I had dreamed of visiting the Yucatan Peninsula after taking a Mayan Archaeology class in grad school. That would have been the year 2000 plus or minus. I used my old textbooks to refresh my memory… Continue reading The Yucatan Peninsula – Act One
Generosity
So on February 11, 2022, my carefully planned Caribbean vacation to Isle Mujeres began. The trip was a fundraiser for KAXE Radio out of Grand Rapids Minnesota. I flew from Bozeman, Montana, to Minneapolis, where I met up with my friend Mary. Mary is the one who graciously invited me on this adventure. She and… Continue reading Generosity