Truckee, California
Experiencing the miracle of newfound friendships
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Baja, Mexico
Paddling on the Sea of Cortez
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Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Experiencing the holy pilgrimage of the Sacred Mayan Journey
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Citrus Heights, California
Discovering a hidden retreat in the heart of suburbia
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Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Seeking for the meaning of life through a retreat called the "Way of the Universe"
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Paris, France
Merit Award Winner 2009
Exploring Paris as a mother/daughter team; charming Rue Mouffetard; discovering the Jacquemart-Andre Museum; and speculating which side of the world holds greener grass
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Newfoundland, Canada
Visiting the location where Leif Eriksson discovered North America
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Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico
Attending a writer's retreat; rug weavings; mescal drinking
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Maui, Hawaii
Relishing in island storms; swimming at Napili; wine tasting; reliving Lahaina's old memories and discovering new-found tranquility
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Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Merit Award Winner 2009
Surfing at the Mexican Pipeline; visiting the gathering place of the surf community; watching the sunset at a swanky hotel
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Rosarito Beach, Baja California
Discovering historic hotel; partying during spring break; enjoying spa
treatments; exploring artist colony
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Humboldt County, California
Road trip with hippie friend Skye; visiting a farmers market; picnic along the ocean; discovering the meaning of life
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Mammoth Mountain, California
Skiing adventure with college friends; keeping up with fearless 15-year-old son; exhilarating over a morning rainbow
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Woodstock, Vermont
Visiting the fall foliage; side trips to the Rockefeller summer home; adventures at the birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge
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Palm Springs, California
Enjoying girls weekend with childhood friends; listening and telling stories reconnecting lives; driving along Frank Sinatra Boulevard
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Sugar Bowl, California
Releasing attachment to former husband’s family
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