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About travelbynatasha

I am a retired attorney who loves to travel. Several years ago I began working on a Century Club membership achieved by traveling to 100 "foreign" countries. Today, at 49 years of age the count is at 82. Many were visited on land based trips. Some were cruise ports. Some were dive sites. Most have been fascinating.

A few final words-Mazatlan

Posted on June 27, 2012 by travelbynatasha

At breakfast under the palapa, we spotted the cargo ship going out to Islas Marias, the “Mary Islands”.  This group of islands about 62 miles off the coast of the Mexican mainland is named for three biblical women.  The area … Continue reading →

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A lazy day in Paradise-Mazatlan

Posted on June 27, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Emma and Dudley are leaving today, so we started with a large breakfast under the palapa to fortify them for the journey.  When Maggie graduated, Emma started the tradition of taking pictures of all us in t-shirts from the college … Continue reading →

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Game Fishing in Mazatlan

Posted on June 25, 2012 by travelbynatasha

The boys headed out on a fishing trip today.  They were all up very early as they had to be at the marina at 7:00.  There were steady rains in the morning and the start of their trip was delayed.  … Continue reading →

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Exploring Mazatlan, Mexico

Posted on June 24, 2012 by travelbynatasha

We began today with a walk along the coastline on the concrete boardwalk, the Malecon, with its bronze statues and coves.  Cero De La Neveria (“icebox hill”)-the hill where the home is located-separates the colonial city from the modern city.  … Continue reading →

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Travel to Mazatlan, Mexico

Posted on June 23, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Rocky and I are off to Mazatlan for a family trip.   When I was a child and teen, Mexico was a safe destination and a favorite spring break spot.  Then a series of kidnappings changed our feeling about young people … Continue reading →

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Graduation Day for Edina High School

Posted on June 16, 2012 by travelbynatasha

Emma and I drove ourselves out to Lake Calhoun for another morning walk.  I started out in the opposite direction to get a different perspective on the view.  The crowd was a little different, but I am already spotting people … Continue reading →

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The city of 10,000 Lakes

Posted on June 13, 2012 by travelbynatasha

We got up early this morning.  Emma has been working hard to be in great shape for her wedding next weekend, so we wanted to get in a walk before the graduation weekend activities started for the day.  My brother, … Continue reading →

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A Graduation in Minnesota

Posted on June 12, 2012 by travelbynatasha

I am in Edina Minnesota (a suburb of Minneapolis) for my nephew’s high school graduation.  We were expecting this really cool weather (at least relative to Houston) and were surprised to wake up on the day of departure and find … Continue reading →

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The unexpected trip to Tyler, Texas

Posted on May 18, 2012 by travelbynatasha

While on the train to Newark Airport I got the news that Boris had been in a serious car accident in Buffalo, Texas near the family farm.  He was taken first to Palestine and then transferred to Tyler for surgery.  … Continue reading →

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Last Day in NYC

Posted on May 17, 2012 by travelbynatasha

In the morning we packed up and checked our bags in for storage during the day.  We stayed at the Marriott Marquis at the center of Times Square at 7th Avenue between 45th and 46th streets.  I usually stay at … Continue reading →

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