In 1998 I traveled to Guatemala for All Souls Day. I was on a two week excursion to visit weavers of the traditional styles. Guatemala has over 70 native languages spoken among its different villages, and each village has its signature weaving style as well. We traveled in remote mountain villages into dirt floor homes,…

On the Banana River in Florida, and later sailing with the Columbus Fleet ships, I encountered dolphins in their joy.  A mother and calf greeted us while we fished, and as pods of dolphins graced our bow wake on the Niña, their energy and enthusiasm for life was contagious. In 1996 I signed on as…

I was drawn to the Columbus Fleet ships that had sailed to the United States in 1992, on the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ first crossing. I became one of the American Crew of the ships while they were harbored in Corpus Christi, Texas. José Antonio, First Mate of the Santa Maria, remained behind to create…