We were hiking down one of the Grand Canyon trails that leads down to the Colorado River. The trail winds it’s way down the cliff side through a series of switch-backs. Although not a particularly difficult or strenuous hike, it is quite steep at times and there is a real danger of getting yourself … Continue reading Final Thoughts On The Grand Canyon: A Comedic Interlude 2
Category: National Parks
Deserts and Canyons and Arches…Oh My!
America The Beautiful....The appropriately named National Park pass we purchased for $80 which has paid for itself 3 times over already. We love the National Parks and experiencing as many as we can on this journey is a goal we are trying diligently and joyously to fulfill. The campgrounds, the visitor centers, the rangers, the … Continue reading Deserts and Canyons and Arches…Oh My!
No More Deserts
I remember before we left on our trip that I was looking forward to seeing the Southwest. One of the main reasons was the Grand Canyon. Now, I think I’ve seen enough. I was looking forward to spending a few WEEKS out here. NOT a few MONTHS. We stayed in the hot, dry desert … Continue reading No More Deserts
Desert Wildlife
For the past few weeks we have been staying at a ranch in the desert in Arizona. It was fun at first, but now I'm tired of it because it's hot, dry and windy, we're 40 miles from the nearest town, and there is no one around except for the animals. The past few days … Continue reading Desert Wildlife
Deep in the Caves
While we were staying in New Mexico I was told that we were going to go to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. My parents had told me a lot about it and I couldn’t wait to go. I must say it was one of my favorite places we have been so far. I can’t even … Continue reading Deep in the Caves
BIG and Beautiful BIG Bend
As our drive out of Austin took us south into some vast open land, my soul felt as if it was headed north into some boundless open air. This is not to say that I didn't enjoy our time spent in Austin. I most certainly did. I love city living. I love city working. I … Continue reading BIG and Beautiful BIG Bend
A Life of Changes
These days, the morning view out my window changes, but the window does not. My window is not cracked or broken , nor is it tinted or streaked. It is a permanent fixture in my life of constant change. Some mornings I wake up in a parking lot, the bright lights still illuminating the stillness … Continue reading A Life of Changes
The Everglades
A few days ago we spent 3 nights in the Everglades National Park in Florida. We stayed at a campground called Flamingo, on Florida Bay. The visitor center was all pink which I thought made it look hideous, but other than that the campground was great. It is in a very open area and it … Continue reading The Everglades
Don’t Stop Us Now
It all seems surreal. For two years we've been dreaming of this time to come and it is finally here. Focus and determination has not come without anxiety and stress but we've done it! Here's the update.... Packed up, sold, donated and stored the majority of our belongings (vehicles included, which profited us a whopping … Continue reading Don’t Stop Us Now
Moving Along
Yes friends, the ball is rolling. After nearly two years of planning we are in the beginning phases of putting it all together. Up until now, we haven't been able to make big progress. You see, each step in achieving this dream has been, and still is, contingent upon the previous step. It goes something … Continue reading Moving Along
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