When I ask my friend Amy Callahan why she became a fire dancer, her amused look seems to say, “Duh, Cara it’s fi-re!” Aloud she says, “I saw some people doing it in a nightclub and I thought it was way cool. At the time, I was into fitness competitions and...
About Other Adventurers
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE – Cara’s book excerpt on the “Gender Equal” blog
When Indian activist Rita Banerji asked me to post an excerpt from my memoir on her blog, Gender Equal, I didn't just feel humbled - I almost felt ashamed. Gender Equal seeks to raise awareness of global gender inequities. The blog is an initiative of the 50 Million...
WHAT ADVENTURE HAS TAUGHT ME – Cara’s Guest Post on Kim Kircher’s Blog
Most of my friends are adventurous, with active lives, open minds, and generous hearts: they're travelers, hikers, writers, photographers, dancers, activists, and more. Kim Kircher balances skiing, traveling, and writing - and gets paid for it. She's on the ski patrol...
MY HEART THE SUN: Book Excerpt #2 – by Guest Trekker Cat Kurtz
I've been eager for writer Cat Kurtz to return to Girls Trek Too, to tell us more about her adventure among Buddhist nuns fighting for equal rights in Thailand. Cat Kurtz is the author of My Heart the Sun, a non-fiction account of Theravada nuns and their battle to...
OLDER GALS TREK TOO: Discovering my Norwegian Homeland – by guest trekker Patricia Stoltey
Once upon a time, when I was only 56, I followed a dream. I had wanted to visit Norway ever since I first met my mother’s Norwegian uncle, Peter Ringstveit, who emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1800s. Since I never met Peter’s brothers, including my grandfather Lars,...
MY HEART THE SUN: A Book Excerpt – by Guest Trekker Cat Kurtz
I’m excited to introduce you to a writer and adventurer who has witnessed a unique battle for women’s rights in Thailand, specifically, the rights of Buddhist nuns. Cat Kurtz is the author of My Heart the Sun, a non-fiction account of Buddhist Theravada nuns’ fight...
HOMES WITHIN, COMMUNITIES WITHOUT: AUDREY – A Young Homeless Woman Creates Community
In the economic meltdown, the specter of homelessness looms over many people who once felt secure. So, when PlatteForum and Lighthouse Writers Workshop gave me the opportunity to create a short film exhibit on the theme of community, I wanted to relate that topic to...
PARADISE LOST & FOUND – Taking the Kids to Mexico – by guest trekker Candace Kearns Read
In my life before kids, I might have traveled to a seaside resort in Mexico to relax, troll for shells, and enjoy a sense of calm. There would be a lot of sitting around staring at scenery, reading, and languishing over meals completed without disruptions. Nobody...
KALI BABA: Good Inside, Good Outside in Kathmandu – by guest trekker Liz Grover
I was meandering atop a mountain ridge outside of Kathmandu, when I came upon a barren hilltop where one ancient twisting tree stood with a small mud hut beneath it. White sandalwood smoke rolled out from the hut’s shabby door, and I heard nothing but the sharp...
Beautiful Blogger Award
Thanks so much to Tammy of The Blogging Bradleys for passing on the Beautiful Blogger Award to Girls Trek Too. What a delightful honor, which I can't wait to pass on. But first, this new tradition dictates that the recipient list 10 things that others might not know...