Freya and I love this yard, its unfenced expanse, getting to know the neighbors who walk by with their binoculars because they say they have spotted a rare bird though I didn’t catch the name. And yesterday the badger next door poked his head out from his cubby hole underneath my landla...
Whether you’re seeking solitude or want to bond with friends and family amidst breathtaking scenery, Mayana Peak has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance, feel the cool mountain breeze, and take in the stunning views that stretch as far as the eye can...
The journey continues from Nabedaira Kogen as the double-decker ropeway climbs over 800 meters to reach the upper station, situated at an elevation of around 2150 meters. Upon arrival, guests can enjoy an assortment of amenities:a restaurant serving local delicacies, a gift shop, and an observa...
It’s also a good place for mushroom growing, ideal for those looking to create a clean lab space anywhere amidst nature’s serenity. The flowers were brand new that morning. Winters can be oh so long in the high country of Colorado. At that point in time, I was more than ready to ...
A few wretchedly managed farms appear amidst the nakedness of the country; the windows and doors are closed; no smoke, noise, or inhabitant emerges. A sort of savage, half-naked, pale and emaciated by fever, guards these melancholy dwellings, like those spectres in our Gothic legends that ...
Seeing the grenade explode amidst her family, Ellen dug deep inside to unknown anger. Going “full mama bear” she landed a terrific shot on Kevin, but also emptied her gun doing so. Inspired by the shot, the rest of the posses circled Kevin and tried to hit him with everything they ...
Roam opens the bag and sees a human skull inside amidst several rat skins and stray clutter gathered by an 8-year-old girl. Roam: “What is this?” Mackame: “He tells me stories.” (The necromancer’s skull works like a spell book for Mackame, with the skull chanting the ...
” The murals capture a sad irony for Bonampak in that they were painted by artists from rival Yaxchilan to humiliate it after a string of battlefield defeats: Early 5th century, Bonampak’s Bird Jaguar fought & lost in Yaxchilan against K’inich Tatb’u Skull I, a blow that cost him ...
The towers start with a base of heavier, strong men, which makes sense. As the tower builds upward the participants get smaller and smaller until the final participant, a boy or girl appearing to be about 7 or 8 climbs the tower like a tree, perches himself at the top briefly and giv...
and go walking beneath the enormous sky–from “Lament,” Rainer Maria Rilke Today amidst an atmospheric river and rain’s downpour I’m welcoming the beginning of my life’s new decade. Earlier this month, I traveled in the US Southwest immersing myself in the landscape’s rugged expansivene...