Travel

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

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

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