North America Archives – You Me and the Dock
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 29, 2014June 3, 2019 cars, Elvis, Graceland, vintage cars Comments are off
Elvis loved his vehicles. His love for cars began as a young man and progressed just like his music career. Not only did he purchase cars for himself, he also gave them to friends and family. Elvis kept his fleet of cars current. He would refurbish his driveway with new and updated models constantly….
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 22, 2014June 3, 2019 Fishing Tournament, Nicaragua, Panga, San Juan del Sur Comments are off
San Juan del Sur held its 12th annual Panga Fishing Tournament on October 17th while we happened to be visiting. The tournament brings friends, family and the community all together in one place. It is a great way for the Nicas and the foreigners to get together and enjoy a day on the water. All the proceeds from the…
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 17, 2014May 27, 2019 Central America, Chicxulum, mexico, Travel, yucatan Comments are off
Chicxulub is the town directly east of Progreso. Taking Calle 19 straight out of Progreso, it took us right by the town’s center. Chicxulub (cheek – shoe lube) has a geographical significance to this part of the Yucatan Peninsula. The town is directly over a pre-historic impact crater that is estimated to have happened over 66 million years ago. Maybe…
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 13, 2014May 27, 2019 beach, chelem, mexico, Travel Comments are off
Progreso has very interesting towns to each side of it: Chelem to the west and Chicxulub to the east. We set out one morning to explore the small fishing village of Chelem. We took the short walk to downtown Progreso and caught a colectivo, a cheap transportation mode that runs between neighboring towns. Once you get on and pay six pesos…
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 31, 2014May 27, 2019 mexico, Progreso, Travel Comments are off
Directly west of Cancun and just north of the historical city of Merida lies the port city of Progreso, Mexico. It occupies a small piece of shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico. The city of Progreso and its smaller surrounding communities are estimated to have a population of nearly 38,000 and is an important maritime port for the Yucatan Peninsula….
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 12, 2014May 27, 2019 beach, Fort Myers, Lovers Key Beach, Maureen Scopel, southern florida, sunsets, Travel Comments are off
Photos by Maureen Scopel Come dusk, the sky over Southern Florida beaches becomes alive with color. Here are a few of my favorite sunsets from Lovers Key and Fort Myers Beaches.
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 5, 2014June 5, 2019 Central America, Merida, mexico, Travel Comments are off
Our tour around the Yucatan Peninsula landed us in the historical city of Merida, Mexico. We spent two fantastic days in Merida sampling its cuisines, experiencing its nightlife and exploring its history. We arrived by bus from Progresso, where we had been staying for the last 30 days. The driver dropped us off two and…
Tony Scopel Posted onFebruary 5, 2014May 27, 2019 Comments are off
The day started with a two hour drive to the Tijuana, Mexico border. On this particular day the lines were fairly short and the crossing took only minutes verses hours. From what I have heard and somewhat witnessed, the best time to drive across the border is during the week between two and four o’clock in…
Tony Scopel Posted onJanuary 23, 2014September 10, 2020 california, Travel, ventura Comments are off
When you mention SoCal (Southern California), most people immediately think of LA, Hollywood, Malibu or Santa Monica. But there are a few smaller cities that lie between these well-known landmarks. One in particular is the City of Ventura. Ventura is the county seat for its name sake. Its population is approximately 107,000 (U.S. Census…