From the TMI Department

For those of you who pine for Partout to occasionally ditch the reportorial voice and dive into the down and … Continue reading From the TMI Department

South America

The Little Train That Does

Ecuador is about half the size of France, yet Partout is spending nearly six weeks rattling around in it. That … Continue reading The Little Train That Does

South America

A Valentine’s Day Bouquet

Happy Valentine’s Day from Ecuador! In honor of the occasion, we offer today a rose story with a dash of … Continue reading A Valentine’s Day Bouquet

Reflections, South America

Adios, El Dorado

Louis and Doris have moved on to Ecuador and it is time for Partout to catch up. But before saying … Continue reading Adios, El Dorado

South America

Cartagena: Colombian Eye Candy

Partout likes to dive into the issues, questions and puzzles of being all over the place, but sometimes the essence of … Continue reading Cartagena: Colombian Eye Candy

South America

Do Not Read While Hungry

We had many expectations when we set out for South America. Delicious food was not one of them. We had … Continue reading Do Not Read While Hungry

12 responses to “From the TMI Department”

Gwenn

February 26, 2019

Aaaaah. . . . . what an informative and enjoyable post. I’m one of those who kept tugging on your shirt sleeve about the “real story” of just how you manage the partnership with so much else going on. Thank you for letting us know! I can easily imagine all of your strategies, especially the laughter part — so easy with you two. Whatever it takes, I hope the tummy subsides and you are back to your sparking self pronto. Looking forward to whatever you have in store for us! Love, love!

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Hermannet from Spring in February

February 26, 2019

Hio Doris and Louis,

What a story!
And what a relief that you are feeling better now Doris.
Your hillside retreat looks absolutely fabulous.

Happy and safe travels…

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Cynthia

February 25, 2019

Doris, I’m worried about you! I hope you can figure out what’s causing the nausea soon. That is a horrible way to travel. As for the time outs and meeting and spending time with others, you have hit the nail on the head. Living for months on end on a 34’ x 10’ sailboat with a spouse tries ones patience at times, for sure. It’s partly for that reason that we’re spending at least a month on a mooring ball in Hope Town, where there are things to do on shore and people to get to know. Safe and healthy travels to you!!

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  March 1, 2019
  
  I think a 34×10 sailboat would be the end of me!
  
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Colleen

February 25, 2019

Hi Doris I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures. Hope you are feeling better. Stay safe and keep us posted.
Colleen

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Esperanza Matthys

February 25, 2019

Louis and Doris … I LOVE reading your posts… I can almost imagine/feel being there with you guys. Will take the advice on “time-outs” as my fiance and I work together at Charter Communications … so we do see each other ALL the time… so far so good, but I do understand the struggle 🙂

Safe travels !

E–

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1. Louis
  
  March 1, 2019
  
  Ouch … sometimes not so easy but patience and kindness help. As the African Masai say :: poly poly …. meaning : slow ..slow ..going
  
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  1. ChezLouisDoris
    
    March 3, 2019
    
    That would be “pole, pole” but we get the idea!
    
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Nextdoor Neighbor in Deep Snow

February 25, 2019

Tell me true: have you hired a very talented oil painter who specializes in bananas and sunsets? Has Louis taken up the brush?
My vote goes wildly yes yes yes to Take Me Inside your trip.
A very satisfying and fascinating post. But what else is new?

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1. ChezLouisDoris
  
  February 25, 2019
  
  LOL! Louis says thank you for the compliment, but it helps a lot to have drop-dead gorgeous nature outside your door. Of course, never an hour without a challenge. It has been now been raining llamas and alpacas for about three hours, and I have a 4WD taxi picking me up at 9:30 to go to town. Louis, of course, is not fretting. I am wondering how anything but a llama or alpaca gets off this precipice in the mud. Stay tuned and thanks for the vote for TMI.
  
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Amey

February 25, 2019

Keep em coming!

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Amey

February 25, 2019

Best reporting yet! Except sorry about the nausea challenge! You met the wrong shaman perhaps! Can’t wait to get the in person reporting!!! Xo

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