2021

Pump Station on Singer Island, Florida on the night of the full worm moon, the last before Easter

Each and every time that we make an effort to begin the early stages of trip planning, I find that I must regroup. It is still too early!

We look forward to re introducing our tried and true trips to South America: Ecuador, Chile, and Peru. But we must admit, we are no longer optimistic about Fall travels.
We look forward to adding a new view tour to the Azores in 2022. It will be a trip postponed only two years if the islands in the Atlantic will be reopened for safe exploration in April/May next year?

We will have to remain flexible. We anticipate new rules including a requirement to show proof of vaccination for covid-19.

Certainly some favorite destinations like restaurants and galleries will have changed, but our good friends and local travel guides will be able to scout ahead for us all.

We expect to find old friends and new ones through referrals and quality accommodations (as before) at each of your destinations.

Here is a rough outline for you to consider:

2021 – Postponed again?

Sept – Picos in Northern Spain – hiking!

October – Dordogne and Vezere Valley of Southern France – Castles & Caves.

2022 – Possible

January 2022 – Ecuador is on hold at this time. Stay tuned.

February – Patagonia, Chile – we have an itinerary without dates. This may be early.

April – the Azores, “Hawaiian Islands of Europe” – We think this will be possible!

the closest lunar cycle of the year to the earth

We hear all the time from friends, “make sure to let us know when you are going on one of your trips. We look forward to traveling”! The desire to keep exploring keeps bubbling up. Every time I set a calendar to open the conversation about returning, there is another spike; another warning to remain diligent – to avoid unnecessary travel!

Our simple understanding is that future travelers will want to be together in small pods with other known family and select friends. Of course, everyone should feel comfortable before departure about the group they are in.

I will continue to listen for reports from each of our destinations. The French are taking short day tours in their own country – on occasion. The Chileans have had to shut down again, but we have a marvelous itinerary drafted for the time that we can return. Ecuadorean guide Ivan, our hosts at Hacienda Cusin and El Refugio have continued welcoming a few guests, usually local travelers. While it is too early, still, I am reassured, we will be welcomed back as their North American guests!

That’s all for now!

Pump Station on Singer Island, Florida on the night of the full worm moon, the last before Easter