Winter Hike at the Sandia Crest
What became a winter hike through the snow in the Sandia mountains started out as a planned snowshoe hike, but we kind of messed that up. Find A Winter Hike Every Sunday, my best friend and I have been out … Read More
Hiking Adventure on the West Fork and Rainbow Trail, Pagosa Springs, CO
On a hiking adventure, you never know what you’re missing until it’s gone (water that is)… Rebecca, Sonja (me), and LuAnn (Rebecca’s Mom, who’s had double knee replacement surgery!) set out on an 89-degree day in Pagosa Springs, CO to … Read More
Hiking Adventures in Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM
Tent Rocks National Monument is breathtaking! My friends and I headed out to find a simple and interesting hike for the day. Tent Rocks is only an hour drive from Albuquerque, NM and has great views. It also tends to … Read More
Backpacking Travel to Horseshoe Lake, Pecos Wilderness, NM
Our backpacking travel to Horseshoe Lake started out with a trunk-full of backpacks and travel mugs of Starbuck’s coffee. A two-hour drive from Santa Fe and we were at the parking area found at the end of NM Forest Road 161. Directions … Read More
Shanghai: The Bund, the Pearl Tower, and Acrobatics
Not a Good Start The day didn’t start out so great. I’m tired, cranky, and sitting on a bus with a guide who talks nonstop. I’m not sure I’ll ever take another tour like this again because of the feeling … Read More
Temple of Heaven, Pearl Shop, Olympic Birds Nest & on to Shanghai
Early to Rise I’m not sure how I felt about these fire exit masks.Would they really work in case of fire? Sara got out of bed at 5 am. I didn’t want to get up quite so early but I’m … Read More
Day Trip Around Beijing: Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Jade, Great Wall of China
A Rushed Morning Ugg! I set my alarm for earlier than the standard wake up call at 6:45 AM, but it didn’t go off! Bar in the Hotel OK, it could be user error, but I didn’t start my day … Read More
Beijing in a day: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Peking Duck
Today’s tours have been insane. Jumping from one place to another, and it’s been fantastic. First stop is Tiananmen Square A statue near the entrance to the square With its giant sculpture, giant screens celebrating the local artists and/or museums, … Read More
Trip to China: ABQ to LA to Beijing
Our first park we found – people were dancingand enjoying the outdoors, even though it wasa bit cold. My friends and I decided we needed an overseas trip, and without a specific location in mind we went searching for a … Read More
Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Park, New Mexico
It’s time to do some more hiking! Calm waters and colorful rocks Frijoles at Bandelier We were looking for a place untouched by the fires last year and we thought Frijoles Canyon would be a good bet. Fire no, at … Read More