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
Recently when I was in Portland I signed up for a guided hike on the 4 T trail from the place I was staying, the Northwest Portland Hostel. Great view of Mt Hood from the Council Crest Park Worth the … Read More
The La Luz is difficult but worth the gorgeous view! The La Luz trail in Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains is known for being a difficult hike and this time my friend Rebecca and I decided to make it longer by parking … Read More
Cabinas Eddy in Costa Rica was more of a hotel,but it did have a small kitchen available for use,and this awesome sign. That’s right, I want the world to know. If you don’t want to spend an arm and leg … Read More
Clothes, hat, hiking boots, binoculars,sleep sack, etc. In addition to part 1, here’s some more equipment and items that I brought along with me. And yes, that’s nail polish in my pile. A woman’s got to have good looking toenails … Read More
camera, journal, pen, itenerary in folder, “Marvin” mymini laptop, cell phone, chargers for phone and laptop, etc. Packing for three countries can be a bit difficult; especially if you’re like me and pack too much. The following is my list … Read More
I asked my instructor if I should get a smaller board if I ever try surfing again. He shook his head. Yoda knows I’m not ready for that yet. Last day in Playa Dominical Before our final surf lesson … Read More
If you think that looks like a big wave, you’d be right. Three days (two hours a day) of learning to surf in rough water and I’m battered and thrilled. A great work out, surfing! Each day we’ve had lessons … Read More
Dominical, Costa Rica via Lima and Panama City After a lot of on-line research, we decided we’d learn to surf at Costa Rica Surf Camp in Dominical (pushing off our return to the states another week). but first, we have … Read More
South America: Ollantaytambo to Cusco, Peru & Pisac & Sacsayhuaman Rebecca and I clowning around at the Pisac ruins Wow! It’s been a glorious ride. Pisac Ruins and Market Our taxi driver met us early to take us on our … Read More