Starting 2026 easy, with a transfer from Florida to Melbourne.  No, not Melbourne, Florida .. the other one!!   A month Down Under.  Still chasing that secret. I’ve visited Australia several times before;  and my backpack has long had a Kangaroo patch …  But like the States;  this country is ginormous. Melbourne,  Tasmania,  Ayers Rock,  Perth,  Darwin .  The adventure begins. Melbourne , Australia;  remember to do you eVisa, go thru their famous dog-sniffing Immigration proc

Tikal, Guatemala A short visit.  A short Blog. My stop in Guatemala isn’t a proper visit,,  it’s just a one day adventure.  No scuba diving,,, just exploring. Starting and ending my day in San Ignacio, Belize. Not even the same country ! I have arranged a private tour of Tikal.  The ancient Mayan ruins located in Northern Guatemala.  .. so at sunrise,  I’m picked up at my hotel.. and another adventure begins. A short 30 minute car ride, and I’m at the border of Belize and G