East Cape Fandango
It had been awhile. About 20 years. I’ve been to Cabo Proper a couple of times since 1990, but it was nice to get back to the East Cape where the pace is considerably slower and hair-braiding is still reasonably priced. Last week my friend Mike Siegman and I spent five days with guide Jeff [...]
Ode to a Trusty Yaller Box
Casco Bay, Maine: he was more than just a camera box… This is a sad day for me; a day that I’ve dreaded for quite some time. His rusted wheels have slowed him down for the past couple of years, especially on long airport hikes. Too many days in saltwater, no doubt, and lately [...]
Two Oceans in Two Weeks
I try to avoid back-to-backers, whenever possible. Pack, depart, return, unpack, wash clothes, repack, depart, return. This time, however, it was unavoidable. The first trip involved the extremely busy schedules of nine people, and the second trip involved tarpon fishing dates that have been carved in stone since 1991. I shall now apologize to my [...]
Paddling the Pandemic
One can never be too careful during a global health crisis… Last month I ignored the media’s warnings of Imminent Death by Pig and traveled to the Yucatan with friend/publisher Tom Bie. We were on a mission for Playa Blanca lodge to explore their backcountry waters via kayak and canoe. For six days we paddled, [...]
