Born in the Andes. Shaped by the sea. Carried across continents by curiosity. I’m a traveler, a storyteller, and a lifelong student of wonder. Welcome to the journey.
ABOUT THE JOURNEY
My story begins in Ecuador — in the mountains of Cotacachi, the streets of Ibarra, and the salt‑heavy air of the Galápagos. From there, life carried me to Connecticut, where a rooster crowed outside my window on Cat Rock Road and told me I was exactly where I needed to be.
Today I live in Rhode Island, exploring hidden trails, forgotten cemeteries, quiet rivers, and the small wonders that reveal themselves when you slow down enough to notice.
This site is where I gather the stories, photographs, and memories that shaped me — the wild, the quiet, the unexpected, and the unforgettable.
FEATURED ADVENTURES

Ecuador: Where It All Began
Volcanoes, markets, childhood roads, and the roots that still hold me.
New England Trails & Hidden Places
Forests, rivers, cemeteries, and the quiet corners of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Galápagos: The Living Myth
A place where evolution breathes and time moves differently.
The Road Ahead
Adventures are still unfolding — including the dream of sipping a margarita on a beach on Mars.
WHY I TRAVEL
Travel has never been about distance.
It has always been about becoming.
Every place I’ve walked has changed me — taught me, humbled me, expanded me.
This site is my way of honoring those places and the people who shaped the journey.
Why I Travel
STORIES & REFLECTIONS
I write to remember.
I write to understand.
I write to leave a trail for my children, my grandchildren, and anyone who finds meaning in the long, winding road of a life lived with curiosity.
THE ROAD CONTINUES
I’m still exploring.
Still learning.
Still dreaming of that Martian beach.
Come walk a few miles with me.
Websites
- CatRockWriter — The central hub for creative storytelling, the “Third Career,” and digital resources for transitional life stages.
- STaR Rhode Island — Dedicated to community initiatives, local trails, and outdoor recreation in Rhode Island.
- EveMaran — Creative projects, personal reflections, and digital content creation.
- One Horror Trail — Exploring historical, mysterious, and spooky trail narratives, folklore, and outdoor adventures.
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