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The unknown

Tomorrow is the day I leave Chile and head for Bolivia to climb the 19500 or so Licancabur. The saying here is that this volcano has a mind of its own and has the power to decide who summits its … Continue reading

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What makes a team

I have been here in Peru for a week and 2 days with 8 other women from around the world. We have just completed our first peak with 2 more to go. We have shared rooms, stories, lives, meals, supplies … Continue reading

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D day

Tomorrow is the day that I have been preparing for over 6 months.  I am in South America, Peru to be exact to take the first trek and climb of a 3 week 3 peak journey.   I am hoping … Continue reading

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Go with the flow

There are times where it is required that we go with the flow and travel is one of those times.  Make no bones about it.  These days travel requires a kamakaze type of attitude as one maneuvers through the mazes … Continue reading

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A curve ball

Eight years ago I was thrown a curve ball.  I was diagnosed with a life threatening cancer with very low survival rates.  The internet told me my chances were not good.  I had always been healthy.  When I walked into … Continue reading

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Maintaining a steady course

This coming Saturday I leave for South America. It is my plan to climb 3 moutains and explore beautiful terrain of a continent full of spiritual mystery.  I never like to say that I will conquer a mountain because I … Continue reading

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Fate picks a winner

In October of this year I am heading to South America. I have never been to that part of the world and never really had a burning desire to do so.   Whenever my spouse asked me to visit Argentina I … Continue reading

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Navigating difficult terrain

I am a big sister to a 13 year old girl through a volunteer organization.  A while ago she confessed to being the victim of bullying.  When questioned as to why, she responded “they just don’t like me, I don’t … Continue reading

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a little time

I am busy.  In fact, I am really busy.  In three weeks I head to South America to climb 3 mountains (more about that later.)  We are all busy or at least we claim that we are.  I think in … Continue reading

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bravery revisited

It is interesting speaking about bravery.  When I thought about bravery yesterday I had forgotten that today is Sept 11.  I usually remember every year as it was a day that changed the lives of so many.  It touched us … Continue reading

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