<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:10:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@rhondadelameter/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[My Superpowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 4 Doesn’t everyone wish they had a superpower? I know, I do. Today, my fondest desire would have been the ability]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/my-superpowers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/my-superpowers</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:06:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following the Gringo Trail to San Miguel]]></title><description><![CDATA[ We had been warned. San Miguel de Allende, or SMA for short, was touristy. It was expensive. It had been overrun by gringos and ex-pats. We went anyway.   Like Patzcuaro, SMA ended up winning]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/following-the-gringo-trail-to-san-miguel</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/following-the-gringo-trail-to-san-miguel</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:27:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5bEGgqB1dEZTNZ1MSr6NX5bBTQCf36zMs5iGtFbMvo13r6f4w5i2hEcse7JZ8dCKiq5domMPXDpbjF15Leb2hQ9JP7fpX6fx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  “This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 2 ”The Why? In the end, in the search for a better way, a better plan, a better LIFE. Isn’t the why a necessary]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-why</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-why</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:20:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Freedom Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[ “This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 1 Freedom. A loaded word to be sure. While it is probably not new news to any of our readers that we are working]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-freedom-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-freedom-plan</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:16:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing Time in Patzcuaro]]></title><description><![CDATA[ I listened to the rain pattering on the roof, and took another sip of wine. We had planned to stay a couple of days. But, Patzcuaro proved to be pure magic. Yes, the town is literally one of Mexico’s]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/passing-time-in-patzcuaro</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/passing-time-in-patzcuaro</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:10:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2YRZBhvniUtgNZ55fK9gFsYLcLdCVFMY7XHLocRmSMbWnTMpGzNz3AmYy8VEZoKf6xeqymZsANEhUKasVXVwPhy6N5KwDiNyaPQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A “Magical Village” is a place with symbolism, legends, history, important events, day-to-day life – in other words, “magic” in its social and cultural manifestations, with great opportunities for tourism]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/finding-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/finding-magic</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:26:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZjNrzQRJyz5VZt1iF1iE86J7a8G9hZBoiThiFjg6pq6qCCFgtzznfkw6KSrHEZrC7xBq7XRxB8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ties that Bind]]></title><description><![CDATA[We miss our people, our tribe. Especially now, during in what is low season in central Mexico (although why that is I am baffled), among empty campgrounds, we are missing those we love. With no new overlanders]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-ties-that-bind</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-ties-that-bind</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:22:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZAReKNVYXpJFfaALUzdNWdpAKdx8ABUnUHY8NPu1ygt5qZkgAVV5yAH8hmx9J8ULLWk1k7kVXt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeking Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Lesson learned. Do not, and I repeat, do not, rent an apartment prior to arriving in town. Our three months in Puerto Vallarta was wonderful.. until it wasn’t. So much of our time was great; We got]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/seeking-silence</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/seeking-silence</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5bEGgqB1dEZTNZ1MSr6NX5bBTQCf36zMs5iGtFbMvo13r6f4w5i2hEcse7JZ8dCKiq5domMPXDpbjEdkcqwZCeFVneWHNCCv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Key to Happiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[ “Uno burrito pollo, por favor… para llevar”. I take a seat at the counter, placing my order in halting Spanish, knowing that in mere days I will once again be leaving the tourist hot spot of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-key-to-happiness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-key-to-happiness</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 20:39:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCoV9UZquW2VRRcgqz4ttvoKpdrd4JVNi8maH8eYXZBAmMBxCwtJedygw9UzbTwjpuzX9SGM934FQ6LmKg18EaXHvocvWc7WRwVQX4UNnkFx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whats Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Our time in Puerto Vallarta is quickly coming to an end. As ever, I am a bit in awe of just how quickly time can pass us by. Three months. It sounds like such a long time to spend in a city]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/whats-next</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/whats-next</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 20:34:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCoV9UZquW2VRRcgqz4ttvoKpdrd4JVNi8maH8eYXZBAmMBxCwtJedygw9UzbTwjpuzX9SGM934FQ6LmKg189kuN2zSdb2MRE8gmaFt593k2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Puerto Vallarta on a Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Eating well has never been a problem for us in Mexico. The indescribable combination of flavors has drawn us to her shores for decades. That said, one reason we chose to drive the PanAmerican highway]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/eating-puerto-vallarta-on-a-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/eating-puerto-vallarta-on-a-budget</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:12:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FxX5cZUEw6AbGhXM48oge6G19SDuLmqAb8oh5zmyC4JPZ1pYu76fZYJeUnNDKKKMxEnj6ZmtxnnSDGToTjvG2HuPdikjPNXdVDpDLd4VxHVQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get out and Get Grilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[ We love to BBQ. The tantalizing smells aside, who doesn’t love the perfectly cooked steak, shrimp kebobs, or delicious grilled vegetables? For variety, throw on a pizza, flip some burgers, or grill]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/get-out-and-get-grilling</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/get-out-and-get-grilling</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4PYjjVeteBEW4ZHqx5wXjPVKcSepCjL4z8CwPt9q5KRLA4p2LWUZkd6Mj6J3LZF8U1rnLPNxGp5QPG1mAoaWNDmTLxgj1Sw6jiPpufZ6x3p?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiencing Vidanta ~ A Time share, Mega-Resort Horror Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll be honest right up front. I dislike big resorts. Actually, I can’t stand them. 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I found this charm at Hacienda Escondida ~ a B&B Haven]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/hacienda-escondida-b-and-b-haven-in-puerto-vallarta</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/hacienda-escondida-b-and-b-haven-in-puerto-vallarta</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:42:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5bEGgqB1dEZTNZ1MSr6NX5bBTQCf36zMs5iGtFbMvo13r6f4w5i2hEcse7JZ8dCKiq5domMPXDpbjDu7BEecD8U3TeBatmxz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Arrivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[ It’s the people you miss. The trade-off for a life lived out in the world is that you leave behind those you care about. That twinge of sadness at the idea of missing out on all those celebrations]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-arrivals</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/the-arrivals</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:31:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2YRZBhvniUtgNZ55fK9gFsYLcLdCVFMY7XHLocRmSMbWnTMpGzNz3AmYy8VEZoKf6xeqymZsANEhUKDPHjzCkNsdLiMda2TooQA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I've Learned in 120 Days on the Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Time, that most fairydust of qualities, tends to fly or drag; all dependent, upon your inner happiness. I remember with startling vividness the endless, mind-numbing hours spent watching the clock]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/what-i-ve-learned-in-120-days-on-the-road</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/what-i-ve-learned-in-120-days-on-the-road</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:44:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoMV9s27uwjH2WEc8hr1SSxUkTEgipoJsu8zWRDgj2KY5mA5LKF3mbbGJMwNxfWgTVpruEvRniHRqzTRzLbSvz8B96jena?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for a Little Magic in Mexico's Pueblo Magicos]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The 101 Pueblo Magico towns of Mexico may very well be enough of a reason for a visit to the country. We have previously visited several, including Alamos, El Fuerte, and Creel just last year. Recently]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/time-for-a-little-magic-in-mexico-s-pueblo-magicos</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@rhondadelameter/time-for-a-little-magic-in-mexico-s-pueblo-magicos</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[rhondadelameter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:07:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgnRrABUyYUt2cttapbSwo7ZpVmmE4qWbzuWtGzsve7ktYMGyowUmK4pu7AXoAVZbbY7zMGeGJAETyGyFm7MXHaPGvSSACeqPU9rem83p59hPL2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Home to Puerto Vallarta]]></title><description><![CDATA[ We are, of course, always “home”. When you live in a tiny house on wheels, home is, literally, wherever you park it. 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