The Wigwam Hotel was a mandatory stop in Holbrook….and sure enough it was very cool! We met the two grandchildren of the original owners who graciously gave us a photo op! The first car Tom and I bought in 1973 was a butt ugly pale yellow Cutlass. Here we found a 1972 equally ugly Cutlass …
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Petrified Forest: could this have really been a FOREST
It’s hard to believe that this desert area was once a forest with huge trees! Over this combined loop of Painted Desert and Petrified Forest had many turn outs and areas for short hikes to get close and personal. What a fabulous way to experience God’s creation, absorb new learnings and join others in marveling …
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Painted Desert Defies Description
From muted oranges, to striated pinks, to crystal blues and muted grays From vistas so wide that the eye cannot take it all in From remaining dwellings and centuries old sketches that create visual of life hundreds and thousands of years ago The painted desert stimulates all the senses and gets your adrenalin going. The …
Pause: A New Friend in Gallop, NM
So as we pull into our spot in The USA Rte 66 RV Park I think, “cool beans…. we have a spot right next to a classic car and trailer that’s there for decor.” Imagine my surprise as this guy pops out of the trailer! This is HIS story….. He’s retired early at age 56 …
One Cowgirl and One Cowboy Roaming around NM
As we left Albuquerque we hit some wide open spaces of ever changing landscape. We could always see mountains, but they changed from the earthy browns, to ruddy reds and beautiful pinks. Many old Westerns were filled with these shadowy and surreal pink mountains as a backdrop. In one area the mountains were black lava, …
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Signs of Memorial Day Gratitude across America
“As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy We have attended Memorial Day parades and speeches over the years, visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Arlington National Cemetery and flown the American flag with pride and gratitude. …
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Sante Fe Skies RV Park
Artwork and comfy spaces with attention to detail a d cleanliness is a winning combo!
Sante FE is a MUST RETURN
Sante Fe appears to have it all….beautiful blue skies, stunning mountain ranges in the distance, a foodie delight with stunning presentations (and excellent wine), most pleasant dry and comfy weather, hotels that pamper, shoe stores with such unusual selections and an artist paradise from paintings, to unique jewelry, to textiles and museums galore. Definitely warrants …
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Carlsbad Cavern: Tommy’s Dream Trip
In 1963 Tom and his parents visited these caverns….and I think I heard about that trip a 100 times since 1968! Today was his triumphal return! We descended 750 feet over 2.5 miles mostly with our feet digging into the steep grade down! Let’s just say that it wore off lots of calories and took …
Beyond Brats and Kraut 