Hola, mi llamo Mike PURA VIDA Hermano Boulder to SanJose - Five hours and twenty five minutes in travel time but a world apart in lifestyle. For starters I am fairly sure Boulder taxi drivers' modus operandi is to get you to your destination safely. In Costa Rica it seems that getting you there is … Continue reading COSTA RICA – A Country on the Move
Tag: Colorado
This is a Very Odd Country
Boulder, Colorado is by no means representative of the U.S. of A. It is a university city and Colorado University pervades most walks of life here. Google has a centre in the middle of town. Nearly 80% of its population is White (6.5% Asian, 1.8% Black) and the city is in the top 25 wealthiest … Continue reading This is a Very Odd Country
To A New Destination and Some Time in an Old One
Well, I've had dreams enough for oneAnd I've got love enough for threeI have my hopes to comfort meI've got my new horizons out to sea The Moody Blues song written by Justin Hayward Bloody hell its cold. Descending to -2C overnight and reaching the lofty heights of 9C at midday the cold gets into … Continue reading To A New Destination and Some Time in an Old One
Aspen
Bicycle races are coming your waySo forget all your duties, oh yeahFat bottomed girls, they'll be riding todaySo look out for those beauties, oh yeah Bicycle Race by Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury's song "Bicycle Race" was by no means a reference to Scouts disappearing svelte derriere on the Rio Grande trail in Aspen. Apparently inspired … Continue reading Aspen
Good for the Soul
Spent the last yearRocky Mountain wayCouldn't get much higherOut to pastureThink it's safe to say - Rocky Mountain Way - a Joe Walsh song It is well known that Joe Walsh was a member of the Eagles rock band but less well known that this American musician joined the New Zealand band Herbs and played … Continue reading Good for the Soul
Travels With Mr Gato Downunder 