Checking in from ABQ
October 9, 2015
Scene from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Category: Pre-Vacation Posts
The Grandest of Canyons (one day early)
October 6, 2015
A quick post via mobile phone: We arrived in Arizona to ominous skies. Their dark glares proved telling, as they dropped their weight in horizontal fashion just a few short minutes after we arrived at the Horseshoe Bend viewpoint. Soaked! With a similar forecast looming the following day, we opted to scrap our visit to … More The Grandest of Canyons (one day early)
Bryce & Zion: Pics from Planet Utah
October 4, 2015
Vacation Time: Forethought & Planning vs. The Free Spirit
September 13, 2015
It’s here: the final countdown to our trip across the US Southwest. Before the month ends, we’ll be on the other side of the country, road-trippin’ and hiking our way through golden aspens, other-worldly rock formations, and the grandest of all canyons. You can definitely call me excited, but am I prepared? I’ve been pecking … More Vacation Time: Forethought & Planning vs. The Free Spirit
Itinerary Revision (Albuquerque, after all)!
August 29, 2015
Remember that post about how difficult it is to plan a travel itinerary that includes everything fantastic within a limited timeframe? And how we had scrapped ending our trip in Albuquerque, visiting the Balloon Fiesta, because the logistics were too difficult? Well, throw that out of the suitcase, because even a “final” itinerary can change for the right … More Itinerary Revision (Albuquerque, after all)!
Pinballing Through the Southwest, and the Painful Joy of Itinerary Planning
July 29, 2015
Not that I’m complaining, but planning a trip itinerary is impressively difficult for those of us who want to maximize every travel opportunity without stretching the itinerary beyond the bounds of common vacation decency. Here it is, that moment when a silver bird is finally going to drop you off someplace amazing, and you’ve got only [insert … More Pinballing Through the Southwest, and the Painful Joy of Itinerary Planning
New Trip (Crossing Rather Small Ponds)
June 11, 2015
We’ve made halfway through another year, and are lucky to be planning yet another adventure. This time, our scenery will change in rather dramatic fashion. No oceans will be crossed, but I’m certain the silver bird will drop it’s shadow over innumerable ponds, rivers, streams and lakes (and possibly some plains and arid land) while … More New Trip (Crossing Rather Small Ponds)
Spain & Portugal: The Agenda
August 16, 2014
Wow – the trip is booked and the agenda is nearly set! Here’s a preview: Barcelona, three nights (with a day trip to Figueres/Dali Theater Museum) Madrid, three nights (day tripping to Toledo) Granada, two nights Nerja? This night is yet to be booked… Sevilla, two nights (fly to Lisbon, evening of Day 3 in … More Spain & Portugal: The Agenda
Spain Awaits…
July 11, 2014
I’d like to wish away my last post. A commitment to posting content prior to home renovations that preceded putting a home for sale (which sold FAST, and then we moved)? Yeah, that was a poor plan. But here I sit in July, and it’s time to plan a new trip. For now, I’ll forget … More Spain Awaits…
The Itinerary: London, Dublin & Beyond
May 12, 2013
In 12 days, we’ll be boarding the (dreaded) flight to London. Twelve days! I’m uncertain where the time has gone, and also how I’ll manage to finish our preparations in time. I’ll take the “things tend to work themselves out” approach for now. Below, for anyone who cares, is our itinerary, in brief: Friday, May … More The Itinerary: London, Dublin & Beyond
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