As I write, I should be winging my way from Houston to San Francisco. But, alas, I am not. An ice storm in Houston has postponed my trip until tomorrow.
Goat at the bus stop
Luckily, United sent me an email on Monday advising that “travel disruptions” were possible in Houston on Tuesday and offering me the option of rescheduling my flights — without fees. After checking several weather websites, I opted to make the change.
Bougainvillea among the razor wire
And it was a good thing I did, as this morning’s Oaxaca to Houston flight was canceled. So another day spent where sights like these are the norm, brighten my day, and warm my heart — even when a cold front has us all donning our wool socks and sweaters.
Anafre with hot coals on the sidewalk
Sigh… I don’t think I’ll be seeing scenes like this on the streets of San Francisco. But, on the upside, I will see family, friends, and the Pacific Ocean!
Mexican Peso Converter
View From Casita Colibrí 
I love the goat at the bus stop – you wouldn’t want your goat to have to walk. I just recently started officially following your blog, and enjoy it very much, as a part of my heart is in Oaxaca and I have fantasies of living there. I’m in Oakland, and it’s not been too, too chilly this winter, but we have finally begun to get our very much needed rain. So I hope the weather is good when you’re up this-a-way.
I see the Pacific every day… many tmes… and the water is warm here in Puerto. You will have to come visit. Tink
If you get to Houston and are stranded, you always have a home here …..love, Kay
Safe travels, Shannon!