I know that with the New Year coming up, we look back on the troubles of the Old Year, and we can’t help but wonder if the world wouldn’t a better place if certain people weren’t in it. We think, “Well, it worked during the French Revolution …?” But in the interest of Peace, Goodwill…
Month: December 2023
Politics, Social Commentary
Enough is Enough in Palestine
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This week, the Canadian government made a distinct change in our policy towards the war in the Middle East. Finally, we have come down on the side of a ceasefire. It’s about time. Who To Listen To? A Canadian reporter in a news conference accused the Minister of Foreign Affairs of catering to the Arab…
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Touristy Stuff in Yucatan
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I wrote at length about our travel experience of the last two weeks, but enough sociology. Here’s the stuff potential tourists might want to know, or armchair travelers might enjoy. Tulum Archeological Site Linda and I had been to Chichen Itza a couple of years back, and while we were impressed at the size of…
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In or Ex: How Do You Want Your Holiday? Part 2, Gordon’s All-Exclusive
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On Facebook, this picture would say, “If you remember hotel room doors like this, you are OLD.” Nope, this is present-day hardware at the Hotel Casa Balam in Mérida. That fob is hand carved. Full Disclosure: When Linda and I travel, we don’t expect our standard of living to increase. We don’t take holidays to…