Evening at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bryce doesn’t look like much when you first arrive. The outskirts of the national park – the entrance to the park itself – is lined with strip commercial crap. Ruby’s empire (now owned by Best Read More …
The Burr Trail and Highway 12 to Bryce
The Burr Trail (originally a route developed to move sheep) quickly becomes amazing, as a series of sharp switchbacks take us 800 feet to the top of the Waterpocket Fold itself. The view is spectacular. Read More …
Leaving via the Scenic Backway at Capitol Reef, Utah
I thought we were going to be treated to a fabulous sunrise outside our window this morning. It woke us up about six with lovely pinkish clouds, but now the sun is rising directly behind Read More …
Ending the Day at Capitol Reef
We begin to see the formations that we will find at Capitol Reef long before we reach the park itself. It is late afternoon and the light is becoming wonderful. We stop at the Visitors’ Read More …
Minnesota Amish Country in Todd County
My parents live north of Sauk Centre in the central part of Minnesota. I have to go from there up to Staples for a morning meeting.Instead of the state highway, I take the county road, Read More …
Celebrating the Holidays in South America
Joining friends, we spent the Christmas/New Year’s holidays on a tour of Peru and Ecuador, including time in the Galapagos Islands. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate Read More …
Ecuador: To The Cloud Forest
Those of us flying into Miami have another full day in Quito. Rather than spending it in town, a group of us have arranged with Eduardo to visit a cloud forest.We begin by retracing the Read More …
Ecuador: View from Above Quito
For an afternoon activity, Eduardo recommends taking the new cable car up to a viewpoint on Pichincha volcano. This suggestion elicits groans from the rest of our altitude weary group, but I think it sounds Read More …
Ecuador: Old Town Quito
Our guide Eduardo leads us through the colorful colonial buildings and into an open courtyard inside the Archbishop’s Palace, which is lined with balconies hosting small shops and delightful-looking restaurants. I wish we had more Read More …
Ecuador: A Parade Through Quito
It is Sunday and the streets of Old Town are mostly closed to traffic. It is wonderful to be here on a lovely peaceful morning, wandering along a street lined with lovely colonial buildings. As Read More …