Cinco de Mayo

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Happy Cinco de Mayo. I hope the flu does not put a cloud in your margaritas. We will be celebrating in style here in Worcester. El Diablo de Karen Davis will be on my mind all day!

Is there a Vama Veche in the Caribbean?

Tonight I was searching, searching for a nice little place to put myself down on some warm sand. Is there a place in the Caribbean that is bohemian and artsy?

For years, maybe 15. I lost track. My friend, Andreea and I were trying to get to this place, shown in the pictures, together for an adventure. Finally it happened, with our families and friends... and our new babies. We all met at the Black Sea and enjoyed the beaches of Vama Veche. We stayed a couple miles away in Doi Mai with a wonderful family. Lazar was their name. If we ever venture back, and I am certain that we will, we will again stay there. I think you should too!

My search for a Mexico back up (US territory) did not pan out--unless Andreea can work some magic at the embassy. (see last post) I will not give up until I find a chic artsy town with blue water and sandy shores for my feet to walk upon, and my eyes to take in.

If anyone knows of this place, do tell us, as we are in search of another. The magic carpet wants to depart and we need a final destination!

all images taken by me this summer in RO

....Take me on a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship. My senses have been stripped. My hands can't feel to grip. My toes too numb to step, wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin'. I'm ready to go anywhere, I'm ready for to fade into my own parade, cast your dancing spell my way, I promise to go under it.

-Bob Dylan

Update: for those that have not read the corresponding travel stories...yes, there is a comparable place...Old San Juan. Althought the shore does not meet the down the way it does at the Black Sea and Ovidiu is replaced by Cristobal and a couple others...El Batey and the vibe are perfect. Although we stayed in Isla Verde at a little boho chic beach house, called "The Beach House", we visited OSJ daily to walk the streets, take photos and get acquainted with El Batey. Ovidiu does have his personality, which no other bartender or bar can duplicate of course, but this is a closer find!

From Playa to Playa

With New Years resolutions to travel more and experience adventure, I finally have a girl's weekend-ish on the agenda. It's been about 2 or 3 years since the last one. It's sort of a turning 40 celebration hopefully happening soon, if my sidekick, Andreea can get her passport in order. Andreea, are you reading this? I love you, but you have to get to the embassy and get me to Mexico! Forgetful are we, not renewing on time. I hope everything works out and we can head to the playa before the breakers get there. All I wish is a quick hit for some sun and relaxation and to check out the ruins in Tulum. (She can't really sit still, so I will give her the ruins.) I would be happy with IV margaritas and some sunscreen.

Blue Water image by Andreea Waters; Flora image via D's Gallery on picasa, beach image by Mauricio Alcaraz Carbia via photo.net , hammock image via Hotel Casa De La Flores

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