A typical day in Todos Santos starts by chasing early morning light. One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to wake up early to capture the light that is gently warming a city. To take in a place that is waking up to begin the day is very special. Not only is …
Guaycuras were the founders of Todos Santos, and were hunters and gathers who founded the small Mexican village of Todos Santos. They fished with spears, and hunted with bows and arrows, and lead a simple life. Unfortunately, around 1800s, illness as well as clashes with soldiers, decimated the Guaycuras, then they vanished. Today, the Guaycura …
It had been three long years since we took a proper vacation. By proper, I mean, dusting off the passport, boarding a plane, and enjoying lazy days just the two of us. Vacation, in my opinion, is not traveling for work, or to see family. I stand by that. Oh yes I do. Back in …
We had a great Sunday, two weeks ago, with our friends Niko and Kimberly. They asked us to join them for an afternoon cruising up the Northern California Coast to devour lots of oysters. Neither of us has done this before, even though we love, okay, I LOVE oysters. Lenny tolerates them in the name …
Being a regular reader of Chez Us, you know that we normally do not write about traveling, as often as we should. We do love doing it, and do it often. Maybe we should change that for 2012? Recently we decided to jump into the car and take a jaunt up to coastal Northern California. …
Ferme Baradieu is run by the Chapolard family and it is a true example of sustainability as they grow the feed for their pigs, they butcher the pigs and they sell the meat and house-made Charcuterie, at the weekly markets in their immediate areas — truly “Seed to Sausage”.