http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images daily 0.75 2016-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454894768047-VU60ZLNKYGQ4SPH9YVKJ/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day 33: Palm Springs Dog Walkers! Location: Palm Desert, CA Yes, they are riding in a golf cart while walking their dog. Only in Palm Springs? In other news, it was 82F in Palm Springs today, we were actually happy to come back to a more temperate 65 in Yucca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454809328700-IKXYNDYY82K0VWAZ7KNY/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day 32 - Lost & Found Location: BlackRock Campground, Yucca Valley, CA Lost again! This photo shows where it went wrong. We followed the left cairn instead of the right 'arrow', which we only figured out was an arrow on the way back. It took some doing, but we figured out where we were (Bigfoot Trail), and where we went wrong (not staying on California Hiking and Riding Trail). We did see bighorn sheep tracks, and hear coyotes yapping in the distance for our trouble though! We'll try again in two weeks - the trail we were supposed to hike on has the largest & densest Joshua Trees in the park! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454697122752-YJVXKHECZV9QMV6D2V73/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day 31 - Work Day! Location: Yucca Valley, CA We are working to the sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire today, in honor of the late Maurice White. We are great admirers of the band and its founder Maurice -- not only for their skill as musicians and performers, but also their relentless dedication to positivity. We saw EWF play when we lived in the Richmond, VA, sadly still in many ways a racially segregated city. The outdoor concert was packed with a wildly enthusiastic and incredibly diverse crowd of all ages, races and incomes. It was powerful -- thank you, Maurice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454635420384-FSJEQZNUQXZ81R1GQH90/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day 30 - Panorama Loop! Location: Panorama Loop Trail, Black Rock Canyon Campground, Yucca Valley, CA It's been in the 40's this week and this hike had whipping winds that reminded us - it's still winter! Great views, and due to the higher elevations - really big Joshua Trees. The tree pictured was the biggest one we've seen to date! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454554471471-MWZBMLM5HIKM0BI2PMXN/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-Nine - Integratron Location: Landers, CA We enjoyed our sound bath today at the Integratron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454466800736-IQGVI05ZFP112GKA7YC9/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-eight - Work Day! Photo Location: Highway 86 - outside of Salton City, CA It's a good thing both of us are interested in photography. More and more we are both very willing to stop and turnaround to get a shot of something. This is a great example. It's street art on the side of an abandoned market along Highway 86 A generous instagram poster filled us in on the artists - see more of their work here and here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454382969709-51AKCD9YGRBIT16BUAQG/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-seven: Work Day! Location: Salvation Mountain -- Niland, CA This week we'll be working a lot and will use the opportunity to share some photos from our road trip this past weekend. This photo is of Salvation Mountain - a folk art monument to God just outside of Slab City. This picture reflects the dissonance of our visit to the area. A strange mix of people who want to live outside the norm, and people coming to watch them do it...and use it as a backdrop for their personal photo shoot. Women in floppy hats and floral garb were as plentiful as quotes from scripture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454283258803-6LTRU5BJ1Y3BQBYMOK5S/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-six: Seattle comes to the desert! Location: Yucca Valley, CA We returned from 36 hours in the desert to weather in the 40's, rainy and windy! Yikes! That's ok - yesterday it was 80 and we had that "baked" feeling you get from sun and sand. Plus, we have about 500+ photos to go through from the weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454288131400-743CYSZWL55CTGQL8ENL/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-six: Desert Dragons Location: Galletta Meadows - Borrego Springs, CA We left Anza-Borrego State Park this morning and took the short-side trip to visit this "sculpture" safari. These were commissioned by Dennis Avery, the heir to the Avery label fortune - who knew? We thoroughly enjoyed this entire area, and look forward to sharing more about it in future blog posts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454282879774-BTTBTWJIUT72MVYMJTDS/image.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-five: Border Crossing! Location: Highway 86, California We were no where near the border, although we had recently left Slab City, which claims to be an alternate reality. I can't say we were really clear on the purpose of the stop: "Are you American citizens?" " Yes, sir!" On we went. Thankfully, Curt resisted his inner-comedian and did not tell them that Wendy is Syrian. We had places to be! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454115677112-AD7GJGT8O2SAE4GXC8O3/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-four: 70 & Sunny! Location: Yucca Valley, CA Community Center At 13 years old, Rufus rarely runs. But the sunshine put some pep in her step today. We got up to 70 degrees before some clouds rolled in and it got a bit cooler. Still, we'll take it.. it's ONLY January. Most of today focused on preparing the Vanagon and ourselves for our trip to the Salton Sea tomorrow. It's one of the lowest places on earth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454037439116-POTLSHSTAYJTD0TBVPS3/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-three: North View/Maze/Window Rock Location: Joshua Tree National Park We did this hike last week, and missed the North View portion, and missed the Window Rock portion. Take 2! We rather enjoyed the full loop, as it provided great views (North View), let you wander in the midst of big rocks (Maze), and finished off with a bit of a optical illusion (Window Rock). Plus, we it was clear and sunny the whole way. Quite a difference from hiking in the Pacific Northwest...even when it is sunny, you generally hike in shade of tall trees until you reach the top, where you get 15 minutes of sun and a snack, before you head back down in the dark again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454036251683-8WQENTN0Y8D5J07PVR08/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-three: Window Rock! Location: Joshua Tree National Park, CA We missed this when we hiked this trail last week. Look at the top of the highest rocky peak, you'll see an opening in the rocks. From this angle it looks like a Thunderbird...as you keep walking it just looks like a square window.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453938017236-VKU7F4DJ1V7LNVVB2QD6/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-two: Oasis! Location: Joshua Tree National Park; 49 Palms Oasis Trail This trail had no Joshua Trees! It offered cactus and a palm oasis by a watering hole - which is also used by bighorn sheep. For that reason, the trail is for day-use only, so that the sheep can take water in peace (!) in the evenings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453937823890-WVZJ06VBF3U0B7Y31T6E/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-three: Bighorn Sheep! Location: Joshua Tree National Park; 49 Palms Oasis Trail Curt has been very excited about the possibility of seeing sheep - so when Wendy yelled "Curt, look, the sheep...the sheep!", he was pretty sure she was lying. Nope! We got really lucky! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453938503209-D7G6AO56RIA31F4IUQZQ/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-Two: What is this? Location: Yucca Valley, CA We walk with Rufus past this creation everyday; it's in our neighbor's front yard. After conferring for days, we still can't figure out what it is. It has a roof, windows, a front door, a BALCONY, even a little placard out front. Chipmunk's house?     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453776956409-CRNSWSTCX0UQC8VLLUHC/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty-one - Motocross Mailbox Location: Yucca Valley, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453681133205-CB21NBW0QBTOJ80UG0PV/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty - The circus is in town! Location: Yucca Valley, CA What better to do on a Sunday afternoon than take advantage of $10 tickets to the Ramos Bros, one-ring circus. It was a nice reminder that silly things make people laugh and people like to buy stuff for their kids. (The animals were kept right out front for all to see - perhaps in response to numerous complaints from PETA over the years.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453681451777-5KO1S4JF1GGPJYEYSOM4/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twenty - The circus is in town! Location: Yucca Valley, CA Children! You have only three minutes left to buy your lighted ornaments! Three minutes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453610932589-HABFCPE5X05CB7TQOLO9/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Nineteen - Windmills from above! Location: Warren Peak, Black Rock Canyon Campground Our Warren Peak hike this morning was our favorite to date! You can see the wind farm located by Palm Springs from the peak, as well as all of Yucca Valley and beyond. We had the trail all to ourselves, until close to the end when we ran into two groups of 10-15 people. We got lucky! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453611865735-CWP4J8GWE87CZ64N3JOK/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Nineteen- Windmills from below! Location: Palm Desert, CA On our way into Palm Springs tonight we caught the most beautiful sunset! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453611387449-A9CQBQ8MU28L305W97KT/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eighteen - Warren Peak Location: Warren Peak, Black Rock Canyon Campground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453520470690-MHO1N1H450CNAW5HCQW2/ryanmountain1.png Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eighteen - Ryan Mountain Location: The view from the top of Ryan Mountain. Joshua Tree National Park Elevation 5950'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453431978193-3FGA9070POPPOS90FPCF/IMG_1519.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Seventeen - Dogs in the library! Location: Yucca Valley, CA public library The great thing about library is it's an open resources for everyone. The wireless at the library is good and free, so I go their often. It's also good for distractions. Like this guy, who a)brought his dog INTO the library with him and b)stood over the person who had the paper he wanted until the guy left c)ripped stuff out of the newspaper while reading it! Although we figure that just about anything goes in Yucca - the library staff did put a stop to the decimation of the newspaper...they said nothing about the dog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453339686331-L6FT8HUAAQ09FMB70T4V/DSC_1039.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Sixteen - Maze Trail (aka lost again!) Location: Maze Trail, Joshua Tree National Park In a happy accident, we ended up only doing 5 miles of a 7 mile hike. We started on a short-cut, but didn't realize it...until the end. Anyway, we enjoyed jumping around on rocks and capturing some plant life on camera. After all that, we had quite an appetite, so we hit Natural Sister's Cafe and had lunch courtesy of Wendy's former colleagues who got us a gift certificate! Not a bad day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453255968903-VDN0QGHL39E5KW3M626W/image-asset.png Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Fifteen - Rain! (Not really) Location: Yucca Valley, CA We only got a sliver of a major storm that hit just northwest of us. About 10 minutes of light drizzle at the end of the day, not bad! Otherwise, it was 60F and partly cloudy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453257039051-66FXOG84LHFUARR8XMFV/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Fifteen - Emergency! (Not yet) Location: Yucca Valley, CA We got a visit from an emergency response volunteer. They are working hard to ensure folks are prepared for El Nino! The desert doesn't absorb water very well, especially in fire damaged areas. Not much for us to do, except put together emergency water and food (check!), sign up for sms alerts (check!), and know our route in case they order an evacuation (check!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453166108743-2SE4B2XH74BNHQXJP2ZG/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Fourteen - Rufus goes to the park Location: Yucca Valley Community Center Rufus is having a tough time with her boots in the sand...so we found her some more familiar ground. She's being really good because she thinks there's a treat in it for her. (She was right!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453089884055-M5VW9HMHC8CS0PUNRO9N/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Thirteen - Trail Run...ish! Location: West Side Loop, Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park Distance: 5 miles This trail was at its best in the middle - a roller coaster with views of the mountains in the distance. The beginning and the end were long, slow ascents...which necessitated more than a few breaks. Altitude here is 4000 ft, which compared with Seattle at 187-500ft may also have been part of the issue! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453088013763-1X4ZC988RXT3639CWSPN/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Thirteen - Willow Hole, Joshua Tree Location: Willow Hole Trail, Joshua Tree National Park. Distance: 7.2 miles About 3 miles in, the Willow Hole Trail surrounds you with huge rock formations. It's not called the Wonderland of Rocks for nothin'! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453000704214-ZTML2LO1VHTV1HVQTB2P/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twelve - Sunset Photos Location: Black Rock Canyon Campground - South Loop Hike We are bumbling our way through ISO and f-stop, tripods and Go Pros. It continues to be a humbling experience...but we ARE learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453000305447-Y1XYSX8J9L38ABCOBF1W/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Twelve - Rufus's New Shoes Location: Yucca Valley, CA We took Rufus into Palm Springs to enjoy a long-walk on the sidewalk (she's a city gal) and to get some Ruffwear boots... in the hopes that we'll be able to walk her closer to home without so much damage to her paws. She's slowly getting used to them....she's had A LOT of treats! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452911464035-U6R87MWXRRKBP7JQS4OV/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eleven - Sunrise Hike aka a lesson in humility Location: Black Rock Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park Today was full of lessons! From, it's hard to find the trail head in the dark, to... it's hard to find the trail head in the light! We are committed to working on our sunrise/sunset pictures until we get them right. Today's photos were a great indication that we have a long (but certainly worthwhile) journey ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452912137125-L9EBZ2VYRYJY776XD0GV/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eleven - Sunrise Hike Location: Black Rock Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452912363321-MOSUP8GK697JY994EN2P/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eleven - Short, Deep Hiking Location: Short Loop Trail, Black Rock Campground, Joshua Tree National Park Short does not equal easy when you are marching through sand, among the many lessons we learned today! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452820843232-PWVAPU8XWFNVO6Q6T2HC/DSCN0902.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Ten - Work Day! Location: Ma Rouge Cafe, Yucca Valley, CA Today was a work day, but there was time for a walk to the coffee shop - and a quick photo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452734122364-3QO1DUNYH8L8GQ7RTN0H/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Nine - Car Trouble! Location: Ace Alternators; Yucca Valley, CA Surprisingly, it was the Honda, not the VW that had the issues! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452653719800-YWEYAJZ4OL8VDWVKYBK6/DSCN0875.JPG Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eight - Shield's Date Farm Location: Indio, CA Shield's Date Farm, a roadside attraction for over 90 years, with date shakes, tons of tchotchkes...and a biblical garden! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452655754308-G792QDOLP0SS7SZVXXXO/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eight - Shield's Date Farm Location: Indio, CA For a place with a biblical garden, there was a surprising amount of sexual innuendo in the gift shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452655384167-0JU0S3XA6C0NP4GW5U3V/DSC_1025.JPG Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Eight - The Biblical Garden Location: Shield's Date Farm - Indio, CA Long story short, a couple in Canada wanted to retire and close their biblical garden...but what to do with all their statues? Move them to Shield's Date Farm in Indio, CA! Here, we see Jesus looking a lot like a young, California skater kid who has gotten himself in some trouble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452563702502-JT3R6S28BQGWHLWI9V3J/image.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Seven - Work Day Photo Location: Yucca Valley Public Library Listening to David Bowie... 'Cause love's such an old-fashioned word And love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night And love dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves This is our last dance...This is our last dance This is ourselves....Under pressure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452464827224-WE90TJYYXYVVU9MZIWRG/DSCN0870.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Six - A little sunshine Location: Joshua Tree Nat'l Park; Geology Tour Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452464547311-APZMN0601ELGBJ61DVHR/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Six - Trail Run! Location: Joshua Tree Nat'l Park. California Hiking and Riding Trail Temp: CHILLY 30's! Took 3 miles to warm up, but worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452464749473-N3LE3TSCCZYWOO9BFICP/DSCN0864.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Six - Trail Run! Location: Joshua Tree Nat'l Park; California Riding and Hiking Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452393719992-RR6LK5X2C3QE7T407KRU/DSC_0973.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Five - Joshua Tree Nat'l Park Photo Location: Joshua Tree National Park, Barker Dam Daily Itinerary: Find a dog park for Rufus, figure out general delivery at post office, try out our new photography equipment at the park! Discoveries: Joshua Tree National Park is HUGE!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452396004511-6FKEWQFR5N0FD8D7JGWF/DSC_0930.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Five - Cabin Campervan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452396146531-O4N66WPBEHXL6AB1ON20/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Five - Playing with cameras Today was all about playing with our new camera equipment. Curt recently got a GoPro Hero Silver 4 and Wendy got a wide-angle lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452393990397-VDHYRLO00S97075BJPQW/IMG_1361.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Five - Dog Park Photo Location: Yucca Valley Dog Park We are struggling a bit to walk Rufus around our place, due to all the desert prickly-ness on the ground. Until we get her some boots (she's gonna hate 'em) the dog park is a great find!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452315684534-4NJCTU7527M3JINX84RN/DSC_0871.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Four - Rest Stop! Photo location: 58 E - Rest stop outisde of Barstow, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452315508391-9DVPO9XMBATP52COV4JJ/IMG_1339.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Four Photo Location: 58 E Outside of Lucerne Valley - Mojave Desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452315460056-5K3S85XT1HDFF9KI23TS/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Four Photo location: 58 E Outside of Bakersfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452315407938-WXJ09KZWA04DVKZGXFZM/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Four Photo: 58 E - outside of Tehachapi   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452225823187-6DZR31TMTB47G2DMBJVY/IMG_1199.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Three Somewhere between Fresno and Bakersfield... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452225003692-7EUWTCMD3DOFR85I2VOM/IMG_1221.JPG Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Three Photo Location: Bakersfield, CA Planned Departure: 8:00am Actual Departure: 7:50 am Planned Destination: Yucca Valley, CA Actual Destination: Bakersfield, CA Experience: Vineyards! Traffic! Sun! Fog! Repeat! I-5 was a big snooze, so we punted...because, well,we can. Bakersfield gave us a gift of a double rainbow. Tomorrow Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452144265773-7Z268046R2BSLE7XP1G5/DSC_0885.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Two Location: South of Coos Bay, Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452142156975-SKH6UOYNSFR6KEAMKAAC/IMG_1123.JPG Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Two   PHOTO: DEL NORTE COAST REDWOODS STARTING LOCATION: EUGENE, OR PLANNED DEPARTURE: 7:00 AM ACTUAL DEPARTURE: 7:21 AM DESTINATION: UKIAH, CA ARRIVAL TIME: 7:30PM EXPERIENCE: WINTER STORM WARNING ON THE PASS - SO WE TOOK TO THE COAST. BEAUTIFUL! COULD HAVE LIVED WITHOUT NIGHT DRIVING THROUGH FOGGY REDWOODS, THOUGH.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1452048114552-AZD9V64Q3GMVGUERX106/IMG_1090+%281%29.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day One Planned Departure Time: 9:00 am Actual Departure Time: 9:32am (Not Bad) Destination: Eugene, OR Arrival Time: 3:30pm Experience: Uneventful. Highlights - finally found good radio (101.5) outside of Eugene! Equipment: 1989 Vanagon hauling 9 small rubbermaid bins; 2 large bins; 2 bikes, a gear box, snacks (!) and 1 man. 2003 Honda Civic hauling 3 bins, 1 bag clothes (large!), 2 backpacks, 1 dog and 1 woman.       https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1451915376955-S7J8NZLF4STK2OSX7ASJ/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 0 - 33 - Day Zero Last day in Seattle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455851085447-WE15H0IFXYGA3WUHA21P/Circus1.jpg Images: Days 0 - 33 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/life-posts daily 0.75 2017-11-18 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/life-posts/2017/11/18/beaches monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043543470-I6LIRQO84R9AMRHBM13M/DSC_1441.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches Rufus in the Poconos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043667140-E6AXVHS8A881JAH7J6J8/DSC_3493.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches St. George Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043686263-YUQANTBI1JD9FEWNDVUW/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches Treasure Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043719647-EZGOIDPJBS3XJSTSLPFN/DSC_3467.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches St. George Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043747568-C73A9AM4A90T763J2IIV/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches Lake Travis, TX (View from our campsite!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043780841-ZCW9SLBHSHPSWT4W80IP/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043819789-D9QXIM8UOFOIN73XVPIN/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches Treasure Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044074670-9V2NNE581OA3YXLIG1CB/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches St. George Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511043856466-GOTFBYKZ4HIG3EG5F9MP/DSC_3512.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches St. George Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044012858-U5FYQAK1WA8EIFE8J5FY/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Beaches St. George Island, East Slough (aka the mosquito coast!) http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/life-posts/2017/1/7/prayer-of-the-woods monthly 0.5 2017-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1483826290696-R4K1KEM8MEPVFYXSLSNU/DSC_7352.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Prayer of the Woods Grayton Beach State Park, FL http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/life-posts/lessons-digital-nomad monthly 0.5 2017-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092235007-7N07631ZLY2UMR3QSFQJ/BoxCanyon.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Wupatki National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482091191229-T797UTIYN548JMG129PG/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. A bangle made from a clam shell. Anasazi Heritage Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482091331313-LVUQD7SE7FJCDRNPR336/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Marfa, TX House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482091402264-NMFA886YP2TGVGD1NYO4/DSC_3838.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Marfa, Tx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482091905363-KF89ED48MZ8B0JS4WU8I/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. The Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482091994079-1NGHAPENAF772LBILYOH/DSC_0338.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Sedona, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092399135-49EI3XGPX6ZLXY1XMW30/DSC_0093.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Horseshoe Bend (Page, AZ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482091763853-9E6XCMMEQSES74YHCMXX/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Painted Desert National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092256146-X7QXLTIW37502B1KBV0B/Wupatki2.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Sunset Crater (near Flagstaff, AZ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092129120-OE1RLHPZMX7Z03WADQZZ/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Petrified Forest National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092092597-5WH5H3VO08MRFBG6ICRB/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Arcosanti (Mayer, AZ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092587629-DG1JLRFTFFOKKXM5NDR0/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Tent Rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092622529-A93C706K4QQB31DHOK94/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Tent Rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092822231-KN49FGZON345JIQW36TA/DSC_0418.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Cliff Dwelling's at Bandelier National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092731336-PVCSAKW5J0JJIZOCZK5M/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Santa Fe National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092558053-J9ZN2OUW8WYRPZLM7ZRI/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Petroglyph National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092688352-Y68TV1N9K5VEUD7MTMHZ/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Valles Caldera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482094719708-Q86CZT5YRBQO7I0L63AE/BighornSheep.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Big Horn Sheep! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092921956-64J4N463GVGMEYH9P1PH/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Joshua Tree National Park, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482092979262-LF6BDYOVZPLV0H6BD6LS/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482093043606-62WWXEQE4ZVZM27POKXH/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. The Pipe People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482093017561-3GQCW0WI3GAAQK0QY1R7/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Art on his farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482093109125-N0AIFD8AY5J363ZSSMZF/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Lessons & Recommendations after a year on the road. Shout out to Rufus. She's been a trooper! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/life-posts/cooped-up-inside-this-might-help monthly 0.5 2016-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472334897710-PUFY1CKCOC7820T28V0R/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... The prettiest thing in Presidio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333201129-WAH9GZBPCECICVNNWYDO/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333288028-64PBST957IYIVDGR7MOV/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Are buzzards the Texas State bird? They are everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333356784-KZDNFZ3VU3YDMQUSLL9P/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... We are not good at identifying birds while flying...we think this is a buzzard...but could be a raven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333519214-GA94THAKEUBXFWQJW4UT/DSC_3274.jpg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... We like mud puddles, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333511009-TF4Z8C3BVWZ9JRLJKUMC/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Chinati Foundation. (Background is part of 15 works in Concrete by Donald Judd). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333779018-3X3Z3N0XSBAN40NAEGBJ/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Pronghorn Antelope at Chinati Foundation. (Background is the building that houses 100 works in mill aluminum by Donald Judd. It was home to German prisoners of war in WWII.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333622936-P25IUTNUIDUSUOC7U313/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Fort Davis State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472334458405-82GUX4CSTME5LSS9BZT0/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Monsoon season was in full swing during our stay. Sometimes, we got both sunshine and rain. (Big Bend National Park). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472334346777-J1BX1YHLSRV7DA5QELLS/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Yucca - no longer in bloom, but still beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472333694641-G77Z76ESJJHK9AK182U0/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Cooped Up Inside? This might help.... Not exactly wildlife...but bear in mind, this horse is in the middle of a residential neighborhood! Ah...Marfa, TX. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/life-posts/2016/6/24/v8ix377i001r84i6uzl2hm8mdikxqh monthly 0.5 2016-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466797099433-2EHDHE0DPVRNB63HZFB6/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Six months later, we've learned that... Curt & Rufus in Joshua Tree National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466797463653-00SSH5Y0BORJ4G1FGQ4Z/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Six months later, we've learned that... Santa Fe National Forest.. 10,000ft+...with one of our 4 cameras! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466797645053-RISTSFS5BI3LUI8KPE5A/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Six months later, we've learned that... At the office..in Munds Park, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466798165424-JHBZ8CJ23ULF5UAAEATE/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Six months later, we've learned that... Bandelier National Monument, NM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466798106124-BH980LLI25Y62AJ29FIL/image-asset.jpeg SIMPLE LIFE - Six months later, we've learned that... 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The house we rented was in the thick stretch of trees you see beyond this farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500407925946-6OPNUNHENU9JGUC1RU25/DSC_1079.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500407935521-KYMG2JQM042EV65N44ZT/DSC_1073.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500407946015-EBKN307OMHSY3TR0EVLG/DSC_1135+%281%29.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500407965917-LQRIXCOT2EUOX2MX99KO/DSC_1097.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408591651-WIL59ZPQGE5BB0WHOJUZ/DSC_1047.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - It's official! The site only recently was put on the National Register of Historic Places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408116343-5BZVF05392G68KX69CL7/DSC_0986.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Bethel Woods Originally Yasgar's dairy farm, the land was purchased in the 80's is now a non-profit concert and event space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408114542-XX2JSG6J0G9RY38PMV2Q/DSC_1006.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - The Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408155679-2PINCRAC6514EOSZF4RP/DSC_0995.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Flower Power! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408125357-O8UKY1IKAACSXS8FMIHB/DSC_1016.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Beanbag Chairs! You can watch a film sitting in bean bag chairs, which Curt and our friends took full advantage of! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500410817988-LRIDGW9WV1Z4DZ31MBUL/IMG_2781.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Blacklight Poster Room Of course.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500410822669-COH0U9EH7V5UJ8GIMAFW/IMG_2783.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Counter Culture Commercials They had a special exhibit on how counter-culture went mainstream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408213201-84XM6VYO1YYEVTDABIMA/DSC_1036+%281%29.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Photo Op The festival grounds, behind the giant picture frame — form a natural ampitheatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500408122716-NV0XLH76O8FO6JBY6EEH/DSC_1041.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - The festival grounds This field on Yasgar's dairy farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409192940-NZF25M9GRHFQ2ID5LHRY/DSC_1182.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Hey, man...you got anything to eat? Adult males have fighting teeth, but others only have bottom teeth, so you can feed them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409209316-DLKU3O09C89NR321YW7U/DSC_1224.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Not quite rabbits... But the farm is nearing capacity. They started with 60 and have 160+ now. They run a breeding and boarding program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409636063-UICW3WNKWLODJT4TKUGN/DSC_1215.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Sheared The animals had all recently been sheared...they leave hair on their heads and legs purely for aesthetic reasons. Also, the guy who shears them comes all the way from AUSTRALIA! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409220702-NRG2TYBD6ZOWZ55NOCTN/DSC_1201.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Pompadour + Mutton Chops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409406547-Z6QCHX8BCDI34GJ159RQ/DSC_1237.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Ears Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409426411-HC6V2L6RL94XTI7ISPV5/DSC_1239.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Ears Down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500409451663-FDWNZJUGTT3A8WT6W93G/DSC_1241.jpg EXPERIENCES - Epic Fail — Summer in the Catskills curtailed! - Ready for her close up! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/peoples-climate-march monthly 0.5 2017-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493663769092-2N7A0NRB351PJM9E51W2/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664097142-SRNV70R8SUPCUJWVEZ55/DSC_9820.jpg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March Curt, Wendy's Dad & Brother https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664165601-DHY3ITYWI25AXCFHDTDN/DSC_0150.jpg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March Signs in action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664815350-9109B4NUEYXMBX9GMHBO/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664990296-INJ1GC7UQ3CKQVJJB1XB/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665901911-12EUXD6WPI62571MDK0W/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664861358-BA5A9ODPDUB3EBEH8U4J/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665033632-2R7MOEQK0FBXTZPN975E/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665071211-PBTEKHE59G70G5UR5F35/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664715933-8KG6HHCODE97GP65P7WH/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665114014-9PM9LV8CJJN3UQ80QHW9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664756055-FIWUFKJGK41GA1LL4BA7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665446503-LB3W4OCXOOM5OWN08FRT/DSC_9845.jpg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665373368-RNACL9C5O0L3XQR302SE/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665771075-3BJMFL5070PHTPAJS3SY/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665526100-K3AH3D8885YL0BEIE5YL/DSC_9889.jpg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493664698985-16OUU7BC2L3KBJFE7MX8/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493665872216-5NLMB8Q76H5OI0BRTGVO/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - The People's Climate March http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2017/1/24/putting-our-bodies-where-our-beliefs-are monthly 0.5 2017-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485291630133-4ZKRAT1OQFA5UGWI8H50/DSC_7882.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485355986094-QPNWNVM9PDUSAM9VEVNI/DSC_7747.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Arriving in downtown DC via the Metro around 8:30am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485291547844-P3NIV1NJ8VUKYMR3TAKE/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Gloria Steinem at the Women's March. We were actually close enough to see and hear her — we arrived at 8:30am! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485355869357-4H362CHBM65JW0XR6LXN/DSC_7947.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485356151981-RTF0NOY4S9NULJKC1U09/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Start of the Rally...we had a great vantage point from atop a small concrete planter box outside the Air & Space museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485292126221-DJQ0LD403TAGUWUYDUFU/DSC_7781.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Wendy's family. Her sister (at left) embroidered on a scarf the names of daughters and granddaughters of friends who wanted to march, but could not be there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485291818958-J2C8QWBG1HJ6NF2QKO7N/DSC_7685.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Curtis & Rufus at the Rally to Save ACA, Tallahassee, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485357599477-BT9V66VTGE8UUR47KTFG/DSC_7979.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485355917302-THVWD2Y8DSX5RK3D069U/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485356181609-7JXAA7WSXKNFLE6LON4G/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Near the end...it was quite a bit more crowded...hard to even raise the camera to get a picture! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485292104331-I6CRZ48529PAXAPJRPGV/DSC_8077.jpg EXPERIENCES - Putting our bodies where our beliefs are. Wendy and her Dad, taking a break on the Mall post rally. (You can see the march underway behind us.) http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/12/4/australian-aboriginal-art monthly 0.5 2016-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480890227430-8UJXYGYAKNFSV8XEYAAV/DSC_6885.jpg EXPERIENCES - Australian Aboriginal Art Brandy Tjungarrayai (1930-2012); Pintupi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480890823889-1NKTESYKEBK8NNVOQQGN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Australian Aboriginal Art Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (c. 1943); Pintupi http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/10/23/hiking-along-the-blue-ridge-parkway monthly 0.5 2016-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477255785608-OZS6IERW99EO12YWRRE8/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477255501796-TPRE91IJEOM8HGTR9SYM/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477255694056-UTVAHMRJ0KEE7QGNSGRI/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477256373938-H1ACIW6H7W9M2VC710H5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477256453097-9KAXDVSBGLYRXQ1CBPWP/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477256351350-O1CT6CUKSG2MJAW8EVKD/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477256320095-K2Z9Z4HUNQGZHQQ8EE3D/DSC_4610.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257305408-XKEJ5GWI2LIIEBRCYDQ9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Views from Rough Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257336703-589GDGFYNIVARZ6BJRWH/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! The coolest tree roots we've ever seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257373400-GSXMQR562UOD8WKBVIKZ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Lots of flowers along the Tanawah Trail in September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257396066-PZAK20BOZHBEYS82RLIL/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257826593-QH5IZO48XLXCQC2ZVZ1P/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Passing through Shining Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257862240-0HL413PBA95FIF8BDAFD/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Field of quartz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477257881726-KCSBU2QF99X61PSM98LO/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! View from the peak of Cold Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477258994766-V2OF4UO6STS60PUR10H9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477259058818-9RCAJU95UZ5WBYF49YEB/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! View from Hawkbill Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477259024555-UL12P6PD4BO1EPCLI4XF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Snowball Mountain Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477262609463-6M8S1MAIN5DOLL2QXW6R/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! View from the parking lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477265243929-U1WR6W38W18O0GJSGTX1/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! In case you were wondering about the name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477262675795-8RLPMIP9QTZ11Q8X538G/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477262830483-KA6IZDG8Y7LHGLSJIRAG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Upper Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477265098132-6JPJI38Z4NJQGJNVF5XO/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway! In the valley. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/leaf-watching-asheville monthly 0.5 2016-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477157134017-HDHK2OZC6KU9GMHR1AXA/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons The major source of color throughout September was wildflowers and butterflies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253555457-S7UAOU22ZA1XMLPHMH3Y/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons By late October, the Mountain Ashe trees no longer had any leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477157376049-5XUGQY3CJFBY5H5CHT76/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons September 29 - View from Cold Mountain...things are just starting to change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477157548755-IS6GQZ1DZCFQDG20IR0K/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons October 12th - View from Hawkbill Rock, Snowball Mountain trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477157492896-IMYKF4R49MTIA3NKDZY7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons October 12 - Snowball Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477254377964-CYIB0NKHTW5ZVX0IIZ6H/DSC_5392+%281%29.jpg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 12 - Snowball Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477157177462-826MM7KY8W0HD9WZCPM0/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 16th- We climbed up the fire tower at Fryingpan Mountain, but our plan to capture the scene at sunset was foiled by the fog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477158174921-A3VTYHN2ZETV9PVV8QCF/DSC_5588.jpg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 16th - We had a bit more luck at lower elevations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477158233477-SWNSUQVLVP6XDHOMQL4Z/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons October 16th - Blue Ridge Parkway - Bad Fork Valley Overlook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477158422726-4JTQR0IPZ4EQRZF2F6FP/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 19th - Foothills Parkway, Tennessee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477158452910-WH3LCFQBXZ9UVUQURGD0/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 19th - French Broad River, Hot Springs, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253146438-J9PZFK00UDFDAOVGZYPG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 21st - We went back to the fire tower at Fryingpan Mountain. No fog this time, just gale force winds. We got our pictures and got out quick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253222840-EIUVFMG1FF20U8U8P9K5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 21st - Sunset and Looking Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253391986-13EFXLY56WFHS2MVI1J9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 22 - Sunrise - Blue Ridge Parkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253439918-0QT3A379CA4C04BROHGZ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 22 - Catching just a bit of the low-lying morning clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253513578-I04PVW3CA5LARA8WIMC9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 22 - About an hour after sunrise. Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253795078-HU0J50WG9A44RS3JI9R9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 22nd - East Fork Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477253944569-XS9SHBII1TPZ99XJMA9L/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 22nd - View from atop the Upper Falls at Graveyard Fields...this is at about 5,000 feet and we saw more leaves on the ground than on the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477436675022-GKPAROQEQ9E6YJHM0PMA/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 25th - Dupont State Forest, Grassy Creek Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477436746275-YL3QD3JVQK1QRWXVBE62/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Changing of the Seasons Oct 25th - Bridal Veil Falls, Dupont State Forest http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/10/19/fungus monthly 0.5 2016-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476911677877-B9BGKGWHM6DDNCBZ0X9L/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Agarics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476911761371-WOM75RFZGUVYPX0A2A2V/DSC_5628.jpg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Boletes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476911831553-MK1JBYLIBD4QNX87JBNW/DSC_5419.jpg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Polypores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477159177832-4O4B85NZBJFM9030VY98/DSC_5712.jpg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Polypores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476911904016-MZZ5N30AXUSYNFMCMCI9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Chicken of the Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476912788892-HAIMBTFNU7RT5URC4DQQ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476911938979-5Q7DDI0FY6EXJGJDMANG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Polypore - Maybe Hen of the Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476911971296-AYZMIYRL61PX0I32ARIX/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476912833616-H6HAFSYZYXZB85GV9E7B/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Oyster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476912878752-K4MA7HHTL9VP10KGZK1G/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! Agaricales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476913449888-DCZMZC6Y8DKZWE9PD8VA/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476913477887-VC2CP32DJOE8JZATWVF7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Fungus! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/visiting-graceland-elvis monthly 0.5 2016-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474802756685-DK0TWQ5L3XJQMCMS4832/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Graceland (front) I got lucky taking this picture...I paused while getting onto the bus...and got yelled at for it. VIP photo op only! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803322323-96Y52YUA468OUBU3I59P/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474802923899-C35SR8NT26ZX7YMUCBZ2/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Graceland (back). At this point in the tour you can pretty much just wander around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474802993100-5MEW34WSHV93A6VPG600/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Meditation garden, with the graves of Elvis and his parents and grandmother. It is quite close to the pool. It was a minor miracle that there were not many people there...about 20 minutes later there was a huge line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803147644-OPTF8QAG2TCXI04BUKNN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee First glimpse! Waiting on the bus that takes you from the ticketing/shopping area to the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803109266-SSEYZCYTM43C6Y2DXANU/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Your tour starts here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803528073-RBQOH1SE6S451WBO073U/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Living Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803356943-M7TIFZXEO88H58HD7CCI/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee We get to see Graceland courtesy of this little lady. Lisa Marie owns Graceland and is featured on the IPAD tour! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803687366-QLMYW1OGEBPM5SQZOACI/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Stairway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803585815-BJN2KOX5JPTHAP0BOCGZ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Living Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803653376-916CHWF5N688FAK84CGN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803751559-P9CGBT86BF4XQ2TAXQLX/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Elvis' parents room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803776199-8NJERY2GCIJBU3EODUOH/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee The Kitchen...which we were told was always open! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804183023-1NITS8BEO7K2XPZ3HCT1/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Jungle Room...there is carpet on the ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804267184-ACUDNGFI3GSLO7EDU1ZQ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee TV Room in the finished basement — how about that monkey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804153028-0CJPM2LZCK4XX3PNBBSL/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Pool room in the basement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804352870-G0A28ZA6FBMZTPNMQRZ9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee The office (building out back). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804480293-KRVUZYRFP8CPFRL9CRXQ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804455917-DFIP4EX40W9UUMY7AFF6/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Room of gold records in the "trophy house" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804505190-OAMUDIREPWW0UNOMLMXL/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Elvis was never afraid of over exposure; he was a fan of merchandising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804924266-77V2OB2HOBW0BQPPOLTZ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee There is a lot of memorabilia in the Trophy House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474803422186-E25EG5YGVCXXXCA1X5P4/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee The famous outfits are all in the Racket ball building. (Who knew?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804566038-UQV4QDD54A8MO6MV0ZZF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Meditation Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804596416-XO9K6V5P37KETJ34AZSV/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee Elvis' Grave. It's free to come visit the Meditation Garden from 7-8:30am each day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474804662037-O5MFSYE369S8V282B4ZF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Graceland! Graceland! Memphis, Tennesee These are all over the place from fan clubs across the Globe. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/art-marfa-chinati monthly 0.5 2016-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472652912093-UNHK408QGVH7TRD38HHR/DSC_3491.jpg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa Donald Judd's 15 untitled works in concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472413868939-KORXZW4QJIAA0SYUETCT/DSC_3350.jpg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa The main site of the Chinati Foundation. It's a lot of buildings...think military base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472407998678-5HY3P0ZW0XS7PEYMRWSA/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa 115 pieces in mill aluminum, viewed from the outside. They are housed in a building that once held German prisoner's of war during WWII. There is still German writing on the walls inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472407034728-X884TO5MBDTTRJYECZ3H/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa 15 untitled works in concrete. This photo does a nice job showing the role light plays in the artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472408223255-WNEMACWX8MX2KVQ80S1K/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa On one hand, the art can look like big concrete boxes sitting in a field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472408270245-IVJ91BIY1J1UT5XWPKU8/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa On the other, it can look quite beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472408595947-7VYMR3ZW1OHTZMX68VNG/DSC_3451.jpg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa 15 untitled works in concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472408610798-AAOIU3KD0GR61XYFRSWH/DSC_3472.jpg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa Pronghorn antelope were grazing in the field during our visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472653239660-G5BE4J1QFG30OIY7W24O/DSC_3430.jpg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa 15 untitled works in concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472414003836-WDEHUOXVDF09XHXHZ0Q9/DSC_3381.jpg EXPERIENCES - Chinati Foundation – Putting the "Art" in Marfa 15 untitled works in concrete. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/driving-river-road-rio-grande monthly 0.5 2016-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471811040167-PCMNVQ1CG3NGN2ZFHISS/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Temperatures along the Rio Grande were just 80F when we visited —thank goodness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209599647-XGRW8E2R3T8IEMXYSSCV/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust The goods news is weather does not sneak up on you in West Texas. This is what we saw on our 18 mile drive to the Terlingua Ranch where we were staying for the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209641491-6OSJDDHQ9DMF1XL8XQI7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust As you can see, we really wanted to reach our destination prior to deluge. We were driving a Honda Civic...so, it was interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209506322-OT52AFF7SDKCW3KYOCX5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Terlingua Ranch Lodge was founded in the 60's by race car driver Carroll Shelby and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209551998-237MR3GS3EC149TZAYF8/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust The ranch is in the middle of nowhere — it abuts Big Bend National Park. You can reach it via a 30+ mile dirt road directly from the park. We took the long way round, on mostly "paved" roads. There's a reason everyone in Texas seems to own a truck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209707335-XNE42XK356DKHLM0Y8OU/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust This is the first place we've stayed that had "deer storage". It's most popular in hunting season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209447027-N6IHBJDKIDDMZOJLOZOW/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust The cemetery is still used, although most graves looked to be from the 1930s -1950s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209801534-5X2A4R7MLQSMPJX6GF71/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust There are a lot of small private residences...additionally we saw quite a few airstream/building combos in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209873177-RL0MSRBJZJ2NL7J073KK/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust This car was just there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209967188-QU8P2ESQZC6RL20GJLTN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Can't explain this...but it was interesting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471810264087-8KEZHX5O3RC2Z0F0SBIJ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust This was building was constructed for a movie — a comedy with Burl Ives. It's been used in 8 movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471810347021-CKFNO3I6UH1AUASC8ITU/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust By far the nicest pit toilet we've ever used. It had windows in it where you could look out onto the river (see right). We think the movie industry was also responsible for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471812268721-SRA10S0KU3EUA1P9DNEG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust A loo with a view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471810444852-CGF8SH1PRVF5UYWZ7HOH/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust There was a fair amount of mining (silver) in the area prior to WWII. The hills in spots are quite colorful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471810870237-ZXD2W4PI8VJXMCN0VG0U/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Rio Grande. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471810930160-5ZYWWLVVNJ3ZYOME5J3E/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust There is about at 15% grade on this hill...it's no joke, but the view is nothing to scoff at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471811900490-OTMF72FB2RD6MGA0QYQS/DSC_3018.jpg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Texas has a lot of weird rest stops. It's not uncommon to see picnic tables with grills along side of remote roads. We can't figure out who would want to bbq on the side of the road in the blazing sun. And then there are...teepees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471811736210-9MV7RK9JIXQB63ML6MIY/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust This was interesting. There was a "hand trolley" on top a hill on the other side of the road, which apparently could be used travel across the border on this cable - like a zip line - to a ladder and cave on the other side. Ideas, anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471812086033-KLUHHBPHXV3I8OASW7EF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Presidio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471814136347-8NDETEPGLCQVZYYHHBD5/DSC_3064.jpg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Lovely flowers at the gas station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471812611117-QLDADOG0TUDLFLN7CJHG/DSC_3075.jpg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust The main drag in Presidio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471812738998-7LQ2QFWVU3BJ1SNKTSFF/DSC_3079.jpg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust The remains of the former mining town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471813074697-NSAS31RQUSWGGHWG9BJ0/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust A former store refurbished into a house. It was quite a nice spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471812809777-AXDP0S9YGFJAIZ4BJFCC/DSC_3104.jpg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust The Catholic Church in Shafter, everything was in Spanish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471813208098-V5E3DF5O79YZ5D1HE2QU/DSC_3117.jpg EXPERIENCES - FM 170: Rio Grande or Bust Finally, about 60 miles from the Mexican border, right outside Marfa, there was the secondary border and customs check. We have run into these in California, Arizona and Texas, but never can get used to them. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/cortez-co-neighbors monthly 0.5 2016-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933009943-EXF73Q1LRWBO13AN5MUJ/DSC_2321.jpg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933551142-LZA8N9U3HYH5MCYGX1II/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933699569-NU8BEE2TX5COP0S0CZ29/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933467794-J6WKAISTZAPPIXQAR5E6/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933393017-TVE6BZLBOO0HAJHP7BE6/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933745867-SPQ7PRRHOBZFXMZ0DN1F/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933798055-YD49AGMR7TW6BQ33R542/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934321604-01SAUF6S5EYKL0MB4WIV/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors "Go on in! They wont' bother you," Art assured me. Ah....ok. In case you haven't been close to a cow lately, let me tell you. They are BIG animals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469933968459-38PHX87O7V0QYL25541L/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors Art and his pets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934488561-E1JZU3U6XPY61O4E2LH7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors It was a little like the Fischer Price farm set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934060895-MTTNQPB3NKGCEM0HJZN5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors One of the new calves at the farm. They were a little rambunctious...I had sandals on...it was a little bit of a challenge to take pictures! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934171775-81I1HF14L7PX9JH6Z692/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors Sheep! Art counseled to not get too close to them..."They're mean." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934216146-NQ5P9BDCYT58OQIKPR2D/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meet the Neighbors Grandma...so named because she has an old face. She's going to have a calf soon. She spent a lot of time scratching her face on the screws at left. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/colorado-country-roads monthly 0.5 2016-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788506788-8KOPSGZUKUKFF82J7E34/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Agriculture makes up a big part of the economy — half of which is related to cattle and cattle feed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788578320-KCVACEZJQSGTH1RKQA2C/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads There are LOTS of horses in the area. Sadly, this one looks a little worse for wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788619180-52DFYSYRHZR3AJ0YIVL3/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Wild sunflowers were along the roadside all over the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788711137-23BEMK4LCVKM83QT9GI0/DSC_1176.jpg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Ravens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788770331-Y0GZ3I8DKX4Q15X5B9CZ/DSC_1192.jpg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Deer are also everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788814486-TYO5HQG62AYX03QFI503/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Can you spot the deer? (He went deep trying to get away from my camera!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468788974473-HR03M80RF2JPXHFUZK3H/DSC_1155.jpg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads It appears they got ahead of themselves with this development..they even built the guard house! (Trust us there's nothing but empty fields on this estate.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469571844073-947OVE9RFRWIVQGOFUIN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Lots and lots of cows...happily, it doesn't smell like it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469572028407-MBYEE5PAE16CCX3O623J/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Lots of these...in our yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469572078394-4E53ZZ8MTAOBNFK70NGN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Road 25...they don't go for fancy creative street names around here. Numbers and letters are about it, except for downtown, where they go for names like "Mildred" and "Main". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469572172861-BFUWV1NAPD4UP0DJ4T4T/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Road G - on the way to Hovenweep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469572208212-CIMDRTTWIQHPTPOT6U13/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Colorado's Country Roads Road G - changes from irrigated agricultural land...to something close to the Painted Desert..in only a matter of miles. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tour-anasazi-heritage-center monthly 0.5 2016-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786303014-QOLMDXZ9LT99WWVF4RCH/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center Our tour guide, Marty points out the coil and finger print process used to create this pot, dating to AD 930 - 1100. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786430183-SROD1BLSUDNLOHD20EFN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center It's amazing how much this mug looks like something I'd create in pottery class! Red and Black & White pottery dated to about 1200 AD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786775065-BTF0FSYEW2MV4R49UHU0/DSC_1116.jpg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center Pottery from 1200. Bowl with "field and rain" markings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786545409-X76VN3IKZQ6OPP0XIC7S/DSC_1097.jpg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center Rock type collection. The facility has type collections of pottery, rocks, animal bones, shells and blankets to help researchers who visit the facility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786643371-GSDSSSDM1LY0GL8VGRXY/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center Rare canteen in the shape of an animal (debate as to whether it's a fox, badger or dog). Most pottery had animals painted on it, rather than being shaped in animal form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786963348-2T5NSL02B1T5OJ9P6J6L/image-asset.png EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center Rear view, you can see the opening in the canteen, and a hook for hanging or holding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468786889940-FNPWRX9ARSQU57J51LTB/DSC_1118.jpg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center They have a whole type collection of shells, which are not native to the area, but were excavated here. This is a bracelet made of clam shells that were thought to have been brought and traded here from the Gulf Coast of Texas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468787317513-PHQ368D7GJ4LNK53PT65/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center The pottery is stored on open metal shelves that date back to the 1980s - yikes! They are in the process of getting new ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468787599269-ZI97LQMGHULVPMQXRI7Y/DSC_1148.jpg EXPERIENCES - Behinds the Scenes Tour — Anasazi Heritage Center The 1906 Antiquities Act made it illegal to take any artifacts off a public land. The center receives a lot drop-offs from people who think they have things that maybe they shouldn't. The center tests and catalogs it all...there's a lot of fakes and a lot of black paint that turns out to be...Sharpie Marker. Can you spot what's really ancient and what's fake? (A: Back right (red pot) and front left Black and White pots are fake. Back left black and white is real.) http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/pilgrimage-to-santuario-de-chimayo monthly 0.5 2016-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982372540-PIUMNO1CA9043280MM2G/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982401463-OA6O90CMLV0S6Y1ZL6NG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls The Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982447247-QKRKO1V8X7X1CP4NQ21U/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982519683-PU5IAHKREIF6PTHZWS7N/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls Three culture statue: Spanish, Native and American Rancher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982552739-HCUX483NXSF2ISRGOD7X/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls Our Lady of Lavang. Lavang is a forest in Vietnam where Catholics took refuge in the early 19th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982691066-QQ762E1U20CKN4XRHXW0/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466983117741-EYV4FCMIY8KOFO63MZQV/DSC_0315.jpg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls Nambe Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466983037891-RNL7VCRBFZB540TQMMS7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls Whiles it's not the insta-freeze in creeks of the Santa Fe National Forest...the water here is CHILLY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982862946-7TZT8WXNSBL4BGWPA6NF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls So....we just walked up the creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466982882102-339B1OU26TNMYG4WP7HT/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo and Nambe Falls Camel Rock rest area on Rt 284 outside Santa Fe. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/petroglyph-national-monument monthly 0.5 2016-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466976909194-XI7EM88WOAA8EV5OR4HP/2016-06-24+09.54.26.jpg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466977724347-F58G7RS25JQ3ZNA0D2BV/2016-06-24+08.27.59.jpg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! Bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466976683255-SX0VHWHFC57CE0QXM0QC/2016-06-24+09.00.42.jpg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! The light spot, front right, was used to sharpen tools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466976248339-0ND3K27I8MDA6PW3LR7S/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! Petroglyphs in this area can be animals, people, or symbols, such as the cross. The cross created by ancient pueblo peoples can signify the four directions. Some crosses were also created by Spanish shepherds who came to the area later, and are Christian religious symbols. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466976647046-QMHON0ZVPBWYU5WIUCVO/2016-06-24+09.58.41.jpg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! Sadly the area has also been defaced....we are not sure but figure the smiley faces to the right aren't 400-700 years old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466976772543-0W6SY7ODDF0KE3GWE3F2/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! We didn't see many like this man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466977849336-RO4Q0P8R9AC494H3N4PQ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! Or this guy... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466977562917-TX3FTAKLNTQCO5QX9DP4/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! Most of the trails in the monument are quite short (.25-.5 miles) This was a longer one and was about two miles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466978628454-W5715JD3HSBMT1YHPF4O/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Petroglyphs: 400 year old stories! On the way home...horses! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/meow-wolf monthly 0.5 2016-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802451995-71LNVZEN132I09TI56SO/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802522334-SHZEW30S7AMVDZGHUKX9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? Hey what's in here... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802564886-HFXZOQ7II2YBN739LULY/DSCN1994.jpg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? Oh, my! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802608224-0H75I9V6F8DPYGI8WGV1/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? In the farmhouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802659576-Z3EWISAP8Z69OEYAF8EL/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? Playing the ribs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802698614-3971M73PGY4U5N743QB9/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? The kitchen...where nothing moves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802760871-JIMTU8D4PE6I5C4JR0I5/DSCN1938.jpg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? Color was not in short supply. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466803081548-9OSYQZLKYDD3LM5QGOI4/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802743737-C6NK4TXBDZ6PDMRNHTNW/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466803105154-58K72FOUGDTTJ2MVPSKU/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802835020-UCNZIO8MN654X7Q52TZW/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? Yes, that's a deer head in the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802886112-AZF8U0K8SLSR7P8MXITZ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? There was a tree house beneath this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466802922495-QQ5O6UEQFWA139R3Y3RI/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Meow Wolf = ? Don't forget the big white rabbit...there was also a giant talking raven! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/5/25/arcosanti-sustainable-living-and-the-most-candid-tour-guide-ever monthly 0.5 2016-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464489043556-4VH2441GX8MCY2DYL5ID/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464489277841-VEY7GWTHZRHKN0SLQPVB/DSC_0107.jpg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! The amphitheater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464528141593-TDJTZCYLGPTK4NNONDB8/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464528200522-AZ8AICZNPWL1SDWDVTJO/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Where the metal bells are made. Note the living quarters in the windows above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464528339907-QGH0PCBW15EA2VVV1IC4/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Living Quarters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464489434436-FAUA3MS9VIH6GAVFOXC0/DSC_0125.jpg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Living space. There are small pods, shared kitchens and bathrooms, as well as private apartments spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464528777873-FY05ZEQNO210LDS5358Y/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Meeting space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464528255317-N6T1NOF7CSVT2E4V4LGY/DSC_0102.jpg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Meeting space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464528284806-46RL0Q7RR0MS1I1N7PG1/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! The Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464529528805-GJ29WW0BQRN0L8V8KRX3/DSC_0112.jpg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Photo shoot in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464529283373-870B1MLAYW9P1AQ1UBWM/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Bridge to the bell shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464529446856-5HZ02394U1JMF49L8D6E/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Arcosanti: Sustainable living and the most candid tour guide ever! Bells. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/5/28/below-the-rim-hiking-down-the-grand-canyon monthly 0.5 2016-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464474354959-HT1IZ8PI4QAA02DXE4FZ/DSC_0298.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - View from Yavapai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464474555270-019TGX3GKVPJPHGHGSOS/DSC_0322.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail from Yavapai Look to the left of the red line - that's Bright Angel Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464474429705-EJUI5QO1HNEK0V53B14J/DSC_0337.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning- Lookout Studio Design by Mary Colter it was completed in 1914. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464474762614-3KSKILTCSV7OIIBH194N/DSC_0344.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning - Kolb Studio The Kolb Brothers built this studio in 1905; where they developed the films and photos of their amazing adventures in the canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477681202-WKY1DYGBH3B2A2WWGZPL/DSC_0692.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Afternoon at the Rim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464486657971-DTOOYONQAQLUQYVYSD64/rim.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Colorado River...from Desert View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476086480-ONWT5F4Y6GPDXU93J7LF/DSC_0688.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Trailhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475972234-BQ1J3L7KDN7BGHFMTS9P/DSC_0686.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Kaibab Formation The first of two tunnels at the start of the trail. The trail between the second tunnel and the first water station is STEEP...you realize that on the way back up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464474969335-CF349KK4QS16GOG2L5L8/DSC_0368.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning View It was about 6am — oddly, had the trail to myself for while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476165949-J3J3PAAZIC0OWV6VA5OB/DSC_0664.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Trail Repairs! On Wendy's way back up, there was a crew working on the trail - it was hot and hard work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475323733-B1FL13ENG8CZ7A59WND3/DSC_0376.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Coconino Sandstone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475360027-DIFLXM84W2A6BL40FVEI/DSC_0388.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477377926-JH0J1V72E2JRLVGQV2SM/DSC_0653.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Afternoon View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477880833-T739IQV8J8CXDN6BEO7V/DSC_0637.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Ouch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475464184-KKB2L9HUDU38IV88SQB5/DSC_0392.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Leaving the Rest Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464487005362-UGQHU4KBRM39LPAAM7O5/mile+2.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475479314-TRG14DD98M85SXV4DO9E/DSC_0405.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475495115-UY6SNEWOK3KYQQ7CWGLS/DSC_0416.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Supai Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475614595-QES4ZQD76QS0OAZKZJSE/DSC_0424.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477262226-Y4SEO37DE9LRGSW9Z8QK/DSC_0598.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Mile Three Rest Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464475623219-NX2OU8FZKEYW1VTFSV44/DSC_0428.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning View View from behind the rest rooms — incredible! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476374861-4SU4HWB2MLFFX870DZCP/DSC_0607.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Afternoon View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476635863-D4COINLAOW9EPXAU0JKP/DSC_0432.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Going Down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476697931-IMPRENN612AEOX93EJIJ/DSC_0438.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Morning View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476725721-ED2TIEUCRX0WBVCDISFM/DSC_0464.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Wildflowers! Flowers were more abundant after mile 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476752219-07IQ7LR9K9XHSNL6ZM6Y/DSC_0470.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - It's all so huge! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464476822585-DH018JHPITOJ78MPQICI/DSC_0482.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Indian Gardens! It is surprisingly lush in Indian Gardens...there is a natural water source there, campgrounds and a ranger station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477065771-AXMDVUNK4UC8K4MERX8W/DSC_0514.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Afternoon - heading up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477587856-IUQZRQWNL2U8PTU39FXR/DSC_0545.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477094145-DVSXWZOHFX7AKTQ0AE4Q/DSC_0548.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Onward & upward! Find the people in the photo - they are tiny but they there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464477200004-WYY8W1BQPX5PIXOPLQ37/DSC_0587.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Hiking alternative! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464487101212-9DS8I9FY1P3O42KQ51OT/past+indian.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Tonto Plateau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464487260570-3FNC1MBGMY7YY42VQ9FG/gopr3874.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Yucca - we think! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464487126543-LI2XKYMFNOTS10TK8FY0/gopr4040.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Colorado River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527681028-VR93DD8JU5VKX4WYV4QF/gopr3960.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464487281331-KBWM051VTMUSJRGM6UKH/gopr4163.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Kaibab Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527810476-A429LA8UKAPI6RZFJJI2/gopr4025.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - River Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527439376-E7JRTIB7IQBG4ZBL8PSI/gopr3983.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Phantom Ranch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527456175-6NFNGTBMQW9Z9H65UYNL/gopr4079.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Cabins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527547807-TQYY2O35OWS7FXQSQ6QS/gopr4082.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Exploring the bottom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527553700-DVG9H48H5LI8BOQBH2LF/gopr4090.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Mules! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527621386-X8KO2NNE5341WGMSEI6N/gopr4167.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Beach! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527630320-K58LFM9BE5YS4C8CK1AO/gopr4175.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Vishnu Basement Rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464527645928-6NPH0O3OP2WN9EMLJXS1/gopr4117.jpg EXPERIENCES - Below the Rim: A mile-by-mile view of the Grand Canyon - Headed back up http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/4/23/exploring-pueblo-ruins monthly 0.5 2016-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461449805695-5V6N9FO742Q1LKYCWYCB/DSC_0273.jpg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! Montezuma's Castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461449906404-1TT22DWNLTEHPWST3QQN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! Rufus visits a stream near Montezuma's well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461449888064-ZJ9CS99W3NT4G4MB2MOT/DSC_0301.jpg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! Montezuma's Well - note there are structures built in the side walls, at top left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461449299472-099NI7A9ZFUQNQCJSDA4/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! Wukoki Pueblo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461851493170-BANCV9FODLOUOD7VHCNX/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! Wupatki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461851561554-7A2G0HQ6K3V9HUYT0QGC/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! Box Canyon Dwellings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461449363774-VV74CS49WDJYDTG2E9CA/CITADELSINK.jpg EXPERIENCES - Exploring Ancient Ruins! "Sink" behind the Citadel pueblo. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/3/27/learning-about-astronomy-at-kitt-peak monthly 0.5 2016-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459433704542-LZEAM250QI8CJO0Q757Y/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Learning about astronomy at Kitt Peak! 90 miles from Tucson, Kitt Peak in on the highest point of the Quinlan Mountains, which is part of the Tohono O’odham Nation's lands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459434016825-AY3S6W26CWQZ7XKE0TN2/DSC_0263.jpg EXPERIENCES - Learning about astronomy at Kitt Peak! Our group used this telescope. Curt and I got to operate the dome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459433906751-V0NOB8Z187EOMAM4LLOH/DSC_0250.jpg EXPERIENCES - Learning about astronomy at Kitt Peak! Visitor Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459434263943-HSSIAJFA4KGVONHVQ43Z/DSC_0276.jpg EXPERIENCES - Learning about astronomy at Kitt Peak! Watching the sunset was part of the tour of the telescopes. It was cold...and about to get much colder! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459434098628-CUD1CPJOF69IO1ZN8L2F/DSC_0257.jpg EXPERIENCES - Learning about astronomy at Kitt Peak! The 4 meter telescope is on the right; it was the original. They now build them differently, as shown at left. (Dean our guide outside said the flat top isn't great though because, "When it snows someone has to shovel the roof!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459434321168-3CZ9MUJH1H6YWQUGMB01/DarkMatter.jpg EXPERIENCES - Learning about astronomy at Kitt Peak! The telescope on the right was were a woman(!) astronomer first discovered dark matter! (Accordingly Dean our guide...."They didn't believe her until they confirmed it using the 4-meter." (That's the telescope in the photo above this one.) http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/3/27/oh-saguaro monthly 0.5 2016-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089537114-K45EGH16Z9HZPAOSY6VI/Curt.jpg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Saguaro National Park - East. These cactus are pretty tall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089342254-QGHTXMXG3FSHAOS6GJ8B/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Saguaro bloom starting in April. We only got to see a few early blooms before we left the area! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089759811-LRLE3M528PUWW07UM0RP/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Dead Cactus. Saguaro National Park - East https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089626087-QECWC4GE310SE1TI07DR/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Up close, live. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089678738-5YWJJ5PTWYL2G47O5NUY/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Up close, dying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089862440-C1AJQPBZ2V8TZUZ8UKHA/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089402978-0R0BKNLQBEAZT64GPV10/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089778936-3EE08ITY71STIDSAXQOB/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Crazy Cactus (our name!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089427981-P8Y8HKW16XUFBZ06BK1E/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Rare cristae cactus. This is due to fasciation. We saw this in Saguaro National Park - East. We also saw one on the campus of the University of Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459089974530-XDSS71MG500D3VMOW2Z5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Oh, Saguaro! Cactus Moon, Saguaro National Park - East http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/2/27/finding-garretts-arch monthly 0.5 2016-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456621938545-QZGCKKC78JPWQHJ0IUAK/DSCN1822.jpg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Three Freaks (...or is it four?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622558423-LNZBCNLZPJ255LVQFLTE/DSCN1863.jpg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Cactus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456625508748-9K1PEMSE54QEQMJ5ZL8Q/DSCN1858.jpg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Garrett's Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456686942935-DFHJOMZ09MQ69RBCRNJ1/image-asset.png EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch The Route https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622393265-9YP5CGRK4GSFDJV45LIG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Garrett's Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622989715-Y3H5XZ1AZ1M0F5A5WHW1/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Everything pretty much looks the same, unless you know to look for the landmarks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456621852940-01HBAUO5WJ9W76WWP8U3/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Punk Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622154761-SF6RRJYTGT5DBP5PGK6X/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch The Weenie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622483417-DXGT41FR06SW0GRM1O60/DSCN1833.jpg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Red Obelisk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456621996949-BW9I4EMNV94EOFFR5H5S/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Garrett's Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456623178966-BO705WLOE9NUCCNY0594/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Wonderland/Ohlson's Ranch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456623247071-Y0YT5TYW6JZ6X2LETIIX/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622759646-Q7HD0Z5K4I9GXNBR9UQ7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Wonderland Ranch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622823491-YH2J7XY9R6Q5G7L7RIPE/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch The Walrus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456622918985-HJUVHNWFCV5HLF0FV4AN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Foolproof Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456625229176-A6KW3M11YP3ZE74B4UAQ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Punk Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456625303056-5KVVM1Y7I9L0VPJQWB21/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Three Freaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456625340221-YSSLPIRV14OOPT2ROOZS/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch The Weenie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456625459334-N8UZV8EUZ5SMZCSAZHTJ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Finding Garrett's Arch Red Obelisk http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/2/25/camping-in-joshua-tree-national-park monthly 0.5 2016-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456457202276-YG4IONGZCZ2CZ4Z44S6Z/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456457259006-YMK6YC82U4W0JP04DC4L/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456458278977-0YY0SZ3KDIFMUO2OTWJJ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456458162351-77097QGWTX4TL5Q8LFID/ArchSunrise.jpg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456458243865-3YVA6B082TA0ZV5RIFUG/flowers.jpg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456458185289-VHQ2X0L8CFGCVGJBQEUM/cactus03.jpg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456457097668-KISAEP75M1Q1LC96TEEE/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Camping in Joshua Tree National Park http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/2/18/salvation-moutain monthly 0.5 2016-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828477972-LZFIDHXI0ZAIFYGRR8SQ/DSC_1249.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Salvation Mountain - Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455827565378-15J2GL064HW84T56JJFN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Salvation Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455827682166-I8J8GHBT1280FA16COL8/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? ATVs were for rent, right near the donation table. As seen from the mountain top! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828643324-OQVLME27Q13DWIIFVBQS/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? These girls brought wardrobe changes for their photo shoot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828542667-5JMAWQ24QE7LLGXT7G7I/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Salvation Mountain includes lots of other cars, trailers and trucks that have also been painted with scripture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455827836539-EN1EPEUZ0QTQV0SICH57/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Salvation Mountain - Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828002743-FX15YX856T2OQCAWZK96/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Party in the tree! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828869247-M2QDCK3UW9TPTGZ6Z6XD/DSC_1299.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Rufus preferred to keep her distance from the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828889603-M22XKOTBA3TE7WRM5XU7/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Salvation Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455828593717-OFZ37D7EOLUBJ4EQ2CPO/DSC_1272.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Salvation Mountain. Yellow Brick Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455829004690-358JA0DJJ4NEVAZPKRC0/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Slab City as seen from atop Salvation Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455831041735-W97A5VXODW6TLO01P0HS/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Niland, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455831019854-E2LY4H4KX6UIF6CA1VD7/DSC_1333.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Niland, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455830073615-V2S4NEB4ELXDZYT1Y3TJ/DSC_0004.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Leaving Niland, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455830702398-K5T2Z3F64R30Z14RK55R/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Border Checkpoint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455830639306-CCTH8NQ0ZCMF29N10YV2/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Octillo Wells, Vehicle Recreation Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455830670931-T1XQK51K4IYHG92YR5CK/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Anza Borrego State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455831308492-3B0CJ49Q3L1EX5PNKC8A/DSC_0087.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Anza Borrego State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455831296921-8SBXUU0XZ5Z9D57LR0EH/DSC_0122.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Anza Borrego State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455832702364-7XMK4YKWCB5NGI4OFU3C/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Galletta Meadows. Borrego Springs, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455832757111-9C4NP0WKVES34MTXXLRS/20160131_084825.jpg EXPERIENCES - What is Salvation Mountain? Galletta Meadows. Borrego Springs, CA http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/2/3/soundbath-at-the-integratron monthly 0.5 2016-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454550705803-RNOHEL042BZ2684QF2ZU/Integratron+1.jpg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron The Integratron. The sound bath takes place inside, in the upper part of the building, where you see multiple windows (16 in all.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456455426743-GFW9FVAOBHUSX1N18OPF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron Waiting for the soundbath to begin. I'm not sure what that woman is doing, exactly. Her hair is wild! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454551058243-O5EOU8XT17Y48D8MSYQE/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron Curt lounges in a swing, overlooking the "hammock village", while we wait for our sound bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456456260983-J8LG8CGO7DC13XNIX3O2/WaterIntegratron.jpg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron The water is, in fact, very tasty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456455622355-GKR1ESDIMAC9T7D1J763/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron Wendy poses on what we thought was a stage, but then as we sat on it, feared was an art installation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456456208382-OAOHWBN00KIBID5OPT6F/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron "Flight" waiting area. (They play a lot on the time travel theme.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454550857769-2A3CGDIVG6U3DRS4EMV6/wallpaper-integratr-on.jpg EXPERIENCES - Sound Bath at the Integratron From the Integratron website! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/1/22/100-miles-for-100-years monthly 0.5 2016-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453514194766-ONKREDUSN8FH5OBIOQ1Q/1.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! One of several easy nature trails that provide a nice introduction to the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453514274521-UORCDLGY9VD7TB8TRGLM/2.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! Prior to becoming a national monument in 1936, it had been home to various tribal groups, rancher, miners and homesteaders. You can see some evidence of that on this trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453514299719-04FYU5EHJVN62FI4PBCM/Geology+Tour.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! This road can be an 18-mile tour itself - on foot or in a car - but it also links up to a variety of trails. Plus, it's one of the few places dogs are allowed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453514962067-PSZ4X06QQK9UVLMI9HTH/Short+Loop.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! Short does not mean easy - this was most remarkable as our first hike in deep sand. It's in the Black Rock Canyon area of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453669974905-QG459DRSCSXWMZN2OB6J/High+View.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! A nice place for us to try out low-light photography and then follow-up with a hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453518365547-4OZJ6OVCLMQ6QUM7JB28/WestSide.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! We wheezed our way through this...thoroughly enjoying the middle miles which are like a roller-coaster. Good fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453518305010-6IN9FWTAGKXUZMP1RW71/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! You can get a good look at rock climbers on this hike - and explore the Wonderland of rocks yourself. Easy out and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453521832395-71IY1WRJGVD04JYB4VX6/East+Boundary.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! This run was half-in, half-out of the park. Most remarkable for the number of signs we missed and 2 miles up hill in the sand..it was more fun on the way back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453522200346-DUSHUUFUAUUUS0ISBFRT/Ryan+Mountain.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! Great 360 views of the park are the reward for this hike. A lot of the path consists of stairs made of rock from the park. We appreciated the stairs for both their function and craftsmanship. We added 1.5 miles to the hike by starting and ending at Sheeps Pass campground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453938692470-KOQ7CIIYJUZ8G2UYZ75Z/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! This trail had no Joshua Trees! It offered cactus and a palm oasis by a watering hole - which is also used by bighorn sheep. For that reason, the trail is for day-use only, so that the sheep can take water in peace (!) in the evenings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454810483360-CFZT1N8YN2A31XVWF0V5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! Our original aim was to take the California Hiking & Riding Trail to Upper Covington Flats - but a wrong turn at a fork took us on the Bigfoot trail. We did see sheep and coyote (we think) tracks - not a bad trade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453669948592-EWAJJSLDK2U5XHPJO60D/1.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! Our favorite hike to date. Amazing views of the wind farm outside of Palm Springs and the San Bernardino National Forest. Some loose rock and sand near the top kept us on our toes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454117735958-06S3L476VMGV3IXI6JFG/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! A week after our first time on this trail, we were more astute and successfully followed the trail for the full loop. We were rewarded with a diversity of landscapes and elevations. Worth the second try! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455239428488-964W0WFU2PH6CXQ6FFJI/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! Physically easy hike, but a little hard to find the route. We did a bit of cross-country hiking from Quail Springs Trail (where we saw sheep on the way out and back) and found Samuelson's Rock. It features rock etchings made byJohn Samuelson, a 1920's homesteader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453520407919-DTE8KPMFBGJT2R7T86FM/MAZE.jpg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! This hike reminded us why it's a good idea to have a compass. In the middle of it, everything in all directions looks pretty much the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453669870827-4ULJP4PSWC43E0I54DY1/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! The second time around was no easier than the first. This time, we knew what to expect. Miles 1.0-1.75 not much fun. 1.75 - 3.0 = amazing! 3.0 - 3.65 awful. 3.65 to end, not bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454637748905-3W4TR4GOUTR6YA1E4CS0/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! This loop offers a winding path to great views, preceded by a walk through a small canyon of rock. A small detour provides views to the Salton Sea! We enjoyed it, but couldn't feel our hands by the time we were done. It was really windy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455767937552-03NQZMLKX1XQKBTJF9WJ/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! This was probably the most crowded hike we've been on in the last month. It's popular because it's not too hard, and the payoff is to see a 100+ year old gold mine, up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456087858507-G2OYGFSL1MPRDB8YQMXF/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Hiking in Joshua Tree: 100 miles for 100 years! A repeat of a hike we got lost on 2 weeks ago. Surprisingly straightforward when you know where you are going! Fairly uneventful hike - glad to hit our 100 mile goal! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/2016/1/12/r2oznjfdkpf73ugeucibtjphvv2pwg monthly 0.5 2016-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453137796470-8Q1CMW32SK8OUJVWEBX5/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Trail Running in Joshua Tree National Park Geology Tour Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453137153958-VP7ZXV4JYV4DF7UW4ARV/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Trail Running in Joshua Tree National Park Curt's calf-thing flaring up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453136177883-JQOSLFMGNYG48DT8AM9F/image-asset.png EXPERIENCES - Trail Running in Joshua Tree National Park On our way out... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453332891885-BECGZ73TRDE75SS94LJU/Screenshot+2016-01-20+15.21.44.png EXPERIENCES - Trail Running in Joshua Tree National Park West Side Loop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453340430940-6AK4OMV9Q4M9O0CWJYKN/image-asset.jpeg EXPERIENCES - Trail Running in Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1453334737295-QW609M4KPAES2QSG91EH/image-asset.png EXPERIENCES - Trail Running in Joshua Tree National Park East Boundary Trail http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/category/Experiences monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/category/Joshua+Tree monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/category/Arizona monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Pictures monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Art monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Meditation monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Anza-Borrego+State+Park monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Canyon+of+the+Ancients monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Garrett%27s+Arch monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Meow+Wolf monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Places monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/running monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Saguaro+National+Park monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Fungus monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Leaves monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Montezuma%27s+Castle monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Colorado monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Memphis monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Country+Roads monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Wupatki+National+Monument monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Cortez monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Experiences monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Galletta+Meadows monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Grand+Canyon monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Joshua+Tree+National+Park monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Salvation+Mountain monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Integratron monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Plants monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Graceland monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Hiking monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Santa+Fe monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Travel monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Animals monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Kitt+Peak monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Anasazi+Heritage+Center monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Music monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Texas monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Big+Bend monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Asheville monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Goals monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Rio+Grande monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/experiences-posts/tag/Virginia monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts daily 0.75 2017-11-18 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/11/18/our-favorite-photos-july-october monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511045704771-O8NPUWTZW0V1QR9PG88W/DSC_3104.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Texas State Capitol, Austin, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044199090-LRZPFIDLNJKBL004L9SM/DSC_3436.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! St. George Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511048786905-MBKTGQK0DNRIISU3UES3/DSC_2772.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Cades Cove, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511045660827-XZO5EQI9RHJZHPTCRYHS/DSC_2194.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Fairy Garden, Mount Gretna, PA (We esp liked the rubber duck!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044300710-6ZHRLGDV73NMV0CP1MH1/DSC_3135.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Austin, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044248060-RORB4L3GX9GHUE5BT1V2/DSC_2711.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Great Smoky Mountains, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044320805-VIREZA13L6D714N2XERY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! San Antonio, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511045008161-IY3HPORKF8IMN5WVSYYS/DSC_1350.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Central Pennsylvania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044369572-HWEELA065KGFCYDQMN8P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Treasure Island, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044553818-70IARNYJPHOOGLER2DU2/DSC_3170.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! At the Alamo Mission (built in 1936 for the Texas Centennial) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044779676-6WM102XFG9EXXXPUZDNQ/DSC_3365.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Treasure Island, FL (Winter is coming!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044589262-FDE2VUDWPQUB2J518405/DSC_3272.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Mission Concepcion National Park (San Antonio, TX) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511044707542-TAIWUYDD7TRKG84XF9EX/DSC_3012.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos July - October! Great Smoky Mountains, NC http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/9/30/the-porches-of-mount-gretna-pa monthly 0.5 2017-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511037777046-YUMSAGNAQ3D0YJ7R6F5M/DSC_1736.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA Camp Meeting Tabernacle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038047305-YHYVHOO4B7QF0UVRPWLB/DSC_1894.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511037822996-0GMRZKWLDJGRB57461JA/DSC_1884.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038112098-T9PZF24CRA9K6VBZZPA0/DSC_2082.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA The Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038411067-XOJQLCQFSYI6MOQTGP13/DSC_2476.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA The Jigger Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038671553-IJEV3T0LTHWBH3Q6RURJ/DSC_1741.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038668210-3CA97UAL7XSXTTMRWBOZ/DSC_1750.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038696088-NCH83P4EIJBR0TXMS2GK/DSC_1774.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038754588-DRY226GLZADF90QG9T66/DSC_1814.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038777452-4QE23VCIBY5DFHS5Q01D/DSC_1823.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038792060-5YI4J3R8EAZ8NCVCDVHL/DSC_2022.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038810573-MO1P1HOKK40J9X57VOV0/DSC_2324.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038738168-I4CLP7DX5JBWQX00P45X/DSC_1783.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038826947-NSF5ZG1CAYWI5AB2VI51/DSC_2516.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038896000-Z2F7NZH6M5PGDU5JZNU5/DSC_1810.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038904796-UO0X48UT9O4TY63SUIP8/DSC_2610.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038941464-R8KJYJ83Q80HAZT8TFWB/DSC_1712.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511038957080-TKPUHES2GHZ227JMTCW4/DSC_2425.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511039141765-EN1WXZDY3Q88ZGTQQGJ5/DSC_2532.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511039142936-IOD52IX9UQU6BFI8VTBU/DSC_2621.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511046696491-YBM6KK7D75NNCOPD5R13/DSC_2145.jpg PLACES - The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/7/18/our-favorite-photos-of-may-june monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500390198905-LX49QOWMXM0GMH2BI48B/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Colonial Beach, VA — When the carnival came to town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500390145190-YHVEFTTXW4J85M7T7WPN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Montross, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500390045822-9IJSETDX1HU5RVPFL153/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Reedville, VA — A historic fishing village comprising one road with water on both sides! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500394606414-7E3BEZO2RM13YUZC3IYO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Shiloh School, Northumberland County, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500390305638-8TET9JFM2Q9H8LNRK1VK/DSC_0266.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Colonial Beach, VA — Not the most happinen' place! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500390440218-30UR8PFZZ2GS7R5JW8PC/DSC_0768.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Chinatown, Philadelphia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500390549132-WT8DRQ0ZW57BDY8XEH38/DSC_1073.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! Calicoon, NY — Our nearest neighbors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500394090702-MRC8N2UO8SADWQGT5667/DSC_1239.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! - Alpaca Farm, Roscoe NY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500394100855-UUP2XGPJ02HQ8H7VF203/DSC_1242.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! - This guy was pretty curious... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500394107899-9TVA492IE96YTEZSJBDQ/DSC_1241.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of May & June! - ...I mean, really curious http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/philadelphia-daytrip monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500228721753-890E4G29YONMUSTBXFGR/DSC_0743+%281%29.jpg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! - History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500144973782-NDM0I89X7PT7U6ZH7I6S/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! 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Rodin Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500227752320-GCLG2KASUT3JJ2A7EEYV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! Philadelphia Museum of Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500226896495-V9WO0C49F8CN5LG47P8V/DSC_0939.jpg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! - Philadelphia Museum of Art Mike Nicholas — the Sequoia National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500226822394-W95F1QH1AYZ3JZ4MSFYX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! Rocky with the art museum in the background. It's a popular, but frankly not very attractive, sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500229734908-9RYFWMEENE3AHM2DG033/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! George Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500229771334-GHNISPTW44D6M4ZTH9YN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500230041319-2LOWPASRQIAZPQ3S7A3R/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! View of the Water Works with the art museum in background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500145198352-THMNMHM406FX2KFSOUG2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! - Mural Arts Program Mural Arts Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500230131657-DYSCPTS4RUCGOFXYNDO1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Philadelphia — Freedom, Food and the Arts! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/the-northern-neck-of-virginia monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497209555110-W9YJSXV6CLSXZFRPCLAO/Terrie-Dort-Map-of-the-Northern-Neck-and-Middle-Peninsula-Virginia.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497209686084-OGRGVDZ4MV0D41QHCPLD/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Colonial Beach during a busy weekend — they were celebrating the 60th annual Potomac River Festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497209820453-UBB47Y3IM1NJZRHFEM98/DSC_0314.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere There are a few small hotels that have been refurbished — this one is kept up, but not operational. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497209878108-B9BWWCVUVY0LNB3AC3VO/DSC_0435.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Moon River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497210835857-3VMUULOUJG6I75QHMLRL/DSC_0641.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere We bought a kayak — when in Rome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497210235840-KDFE5Q74QVGA78126LSQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Osprey nest on poles all along the river. The town is actually full of birds; they kind of run the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497210333000-G7AVVFUSZ95VEWI1I7G3/DSC_0482+%281%29.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Waitin' on the Fireman's Parade. About 200 emergency vehicles — all with their sirens on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497210898477-6HQAV63MVIJ4O0XI047Y/DSC_0565.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Lynn the head of the Kinsale Foundation; makes a mean poundcake! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497210958124-5XD4WP4ALO302H3FH9ES/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere The grain processor — semi-trucks dump the grain here, which is then fed onto large barges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497212251249-PM7YD8RZHNBS8XELPLA0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Reedville. The economy has been supported since the 1800's by menhaden. Small fish that move in large, tight schools. They are harvested for use in feed and fish oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497212334874-AADA2M9ABXIMZB50QWNT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere A vessel docked at the Fisherman's Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497211291777-71H0ND2GHTANFEGTOB3F/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Dog & Oyster Vineyard If you always wanted to know what the world's biggest wine key look like — here you go. It's in the Guinness Book of World Records! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497211279922-GKMJ3CKJTZ0TY93VHQDQ/DSC_0600.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Shiloh School. One of its first teachers in the early 20th century was Jesse Ball duPont — she later became a major philanthropist in the area (she was the third wife of Alfred duPont). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497211936114-3TQG5IRFQTZ56I4LGEIX/DSC_0606.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Hope & Glory. This boutique hotel in Irvington used to be a boarding school in the 19th century. Rooms start at $200. If you prefer, they also offer tent accommodations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497212729462-WFQIBJFP96KA7YJD06CJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere Magnolia trees are all around — and in bloom for most of our stay on the Neck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497213593524-YIZ3XCOD40SG15DTFH01/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497212680012-XPRI51J3L66GI8RXZJCL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere The Coca Cola bottler for the Northern Neck. It's no longer in operation — the building is for sale though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497213690780-HS75QNNVPVVUE37N414B/DSC_0631.jpg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497213721718-EE5WUWXE0RU9ZKEI5W6P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497213772439-Y3XNR3AWIH6YLXRVLX0E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Virginia's Northern Neck — Water Everywhere http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/5/1/our-favorite-photos-of-april monthly 0.5 2017-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493658066116-MGCBQHKJ0A6TXH1PB9SI/DSC_9513.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Tea Ceremony. Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival. (Nashville does not have a lot of cherry trees — but the US headquarters of Nissan is nearby.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657132773-WV45YZPPCG8YIJX7PENU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! People's Climate March, DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657470240-QJ7K1DZXQ1DTRUQ1R4HF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Somewhere in southern Tennessee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657513544-T483GFPL66PUN58OJJDV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Rufus on Natchez Trace. This 440+ mile trail was used by American Indians as a trade route for centuries and later used by European traders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657437254-SKQC6HHEW2XO1IGLAX6O/DSC_0182+%281%29.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Florence, AL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657817681-93Y3A7JXAWMH7UIRMD3U/DSC_9691.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Northern Alabama – they are for sale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657354324-NZ5N2RGH9KUD2RFFA95A/DSC_0196.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! People's Climate March, DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493666775246-DOMBZX13ZRJ56GG2LANW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Athena! A big surprise inside the Parthenon, Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493657862981-KQQ7NQWXKHZWEM1CPRQJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Florence, Alabama. Rosenbaum House. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493658391828-40WVG2QW6Y5ZGGM2VWJ7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Sculpture Garden. Washington DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493658870146-CJG7STQRVPUYJ57OA7CO/DSC_9885.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! People's Climate March, DC _ People Power! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/roadtrip-muscle-shoals-alabama monthly 0.5 2017-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493659568803-SK5HNZ40AVWYWI60R8CB/DSC_9592.jpg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493659435800-FP6SBPKN3S0XP8FIATP6/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Muscle Shoals Sound Studio today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493660765635-9JW6QXSEOZF83VI0V1KG/DSC_9601+%281%29.jpg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama The blue address logo on the front of the building is courtesy of Cher's graphic designer. He put it on her album cover and the studio ended up copying it and putting it on their building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493659622660-IX2WCND8ZB53WCW2BJTW/DSC_9596.jpg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama The Lounge. Much cleaner today than it was back in the day, so we were told. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493659881957-XWVLMH9K4ZMSLSHY3FJQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama The Recording Console. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493661058523-P2SOBOTGTCQ0QMVT9F38/DSC_9623.jpg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama The bathroom where Keith Richards composed, "Wild Horses". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493659929838-WPV83SIS13O3ZNYKJ02G/DSC_9619.jpg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama The piano parts for Kodachrome, by Paul Simon, were composed on this piano. The piano had been given to a backup singer when the studio closed. She kept it in working condition for decades and donated it back to the nonprofit that now runs the studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493737163723-41OKLWK129GVMCKESY60/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama The Tennessee River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493661212447-5TQQVYSINS60ZN6Z219E/DSC_9637.jpg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Rosenbaum House. Front. The overhang to the right is the carpark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493661266737-XA5ND55J1X29T82UGRT4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Rosenbaum House. Back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493663031109-J1128IPSK5DSTHC5NCRH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Rosenbaum House, Japanese Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493662068599-J8E03Q6QW143DHQRJTZB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Overlook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493662125424-E98FGQMKF49ICZYR9QRK/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493662040196-VM8P227F6PRPICNISM7U/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The many surprises of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Original Trail (this was detour..the road home was not THIS slow!) http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/3/27/our-favorite-pictures-feb-march monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491082795431-5XHYQK53M66124TY2XU1/DSC_8296.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Panama City, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491082813897-9KUQ0BBABIERUP9GFZNN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Bird Fight! St. Andrew's State Park, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491082843722-NDZ3FJYY2N501KEI81PJ/DSC_8384.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Our old friend, fungus. Pine Log State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491082907680-NP0L0S7M0O3BIJ9Q9ER5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March St. Joe's State Park, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491082973056-KEFS7I3FU619NQK9PU3C/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Apalachicola, FL (Oyster Capitol of the World!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491082937114-6JO4LQ33D4JXTNGN7UHR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March St. George Island State Park, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491083053642-5TMMI8TQHHOUIIDFZZFC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Hatch Show Print shop. Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491083195300-QJFFLXJ383XBU7CXDGJ4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Honky Tonk Row, Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491083849305-HQ3RJIMWSNIH5R80TZNE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Hatch Show Print shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491083169567-2FOC9VYT685FVXZPY78E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Boot Country, Honky Tonk Row, Nashville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491219429441-CAMRK23JGFJRC6K0R5ZG/DSC_9179+%281%29.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Honky Tonk Row. Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491083787901-2RFHHYIELS5EXL8ZQW3V/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures - Feb & March Cheekwood Gardens, Japanese Garden. Nashville, TN http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/3/27/nashville monthly 0.5 2017-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490636159226-UWFV3J49P6LS0G45JO14/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Hatch Show Print https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490629797231-BX0TKSBZ6HV4L5LZM6NL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Frist Center for the Visual Arts is housed in a former Post Office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490629977397-2FMKVIUP9D284B5LGC7R/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! From Claire Morgan - Stop me feel exhibit. Taxidermy and bits of plastic, bugs and other naturally found items make for surprisingly beautiful pieces! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490629856524-NY7L550SQ2IKHPEFXSSO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! When the building was a Post Office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490629893602-5XQS5TW8I1OH9EYRSQAJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! The designers chose from a standard set of architectural elements available for use in Government buildings at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490629774946-9K8IMTFSFDPGMIKS7EMA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Sand Mandala from the Buddhist Art Exhibit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490631950783-7ZF9XAUNBB3ZLX09SEXP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490630962337-UA11VS9BVR4SKIO24ZB1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Hatch Show Print Shop - you can see the blocks used in the printing along the back wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490630872075-7BDHE3VJ5HDR0Z7JTJZ7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490631248321-4ZE8RMZHNGFNTJNQ92JU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Wendy's sister makes a print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491079075643-AUGOLXORUF1ZMHTR436K/DSC_9407.jpg PLACES - Nashville! You don't see cars like this everyday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491079127566-DH37HEFI27XQ44KA1XZG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Graham Parsons' stage outfit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491079167255-E7CQIKW3ERJXFUA2Y4ZN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Commemorative 50th annivesary Hatch Show Print — Free! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491079108469-3YW20FN3UF4NQ225IX7B/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Hank Williams' cowboy boots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490632267478-DG46UV2H0XWQ5XQST4CJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! The Ryman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490632349685-SH2E6KBD7CI0QGBNEIQM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Seating is church pews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490632332715-2CGEVQX4F5K73E76ZPKY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Regina Spektor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490632569247-YS2NBQBEO88WT77QDWIL/20170326_184606.jpg PLACES - Nashville! The Station Inn - get there early. Doors open at 7pm and seats fill quickly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490632688326-EC5W0UNQONJBIXQB62PN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491079936948-T6QFPFWOM2Z5WSFCEAU5/20170329_194112.jpg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491079955410-GR8HB22SU09X6Z45IHBD/20170329_211958.jpg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491080002406-BKIE7RIU3WKXDK8C2NMA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1491080196426-0B3XLUX98YXJGD4Y9SE2/20170329_212449.jpg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490632827382-VGZY8OJ2QUI1VH4VO8RX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Honky Tonk Row - The District https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490633405095-ODOF6EFHE2L863UTPYO0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490633082430-X9B422SDNKI5N895DGD8/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Honky Tonk Row https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490633203199-65P1R28ZA9H95LI1WDZI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Johnny Cash Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490635044355-3DH9AXKMBXOIVJYGZ2F2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490633807725-RG886ED2K8RN4Q8RBJ9E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! "Small World" one of the more interesting mansions in the Belle Meade area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490634257328-Q15TCUI3B3YHX68MZND4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! She's weird, isn't she? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490633971604-6CK6DLCD5CKO7RXUFE9G/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490634020176-QAK0KT7QMY4EWGDXGVKW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Nashville! Mural in the District. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/civil-rights-montgomery-al monthly 0.5 2017-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485715213506-E9Z0F1LZYEPYFRC49SAI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Civil Rights Memorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485715249161-CP2CRW9FVWGW4H9YF3IQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485715435081-BXYEWQZ4KFJHPBJM9ML3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Inside the church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485716182871-NZAK07RFFAC7F7IH2KL0/DSC_8186.JPG PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Civil Rights Memorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485715830063-PHWGOQG1WGDGXNPHNEGA/DSC_8205.jpg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Some of the young men & women who lost their lives during the civil rights movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485716101077-OXNGIN2T2RQZWQL5VBKF/DSC_8205.jpg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485716456972-31FDX08TNE73WCX492RX/IMG_2536.JPG PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Our names on the Wall of Tolerance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485717353327-7KM323QL33J6J68HN6IT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Greyhound bus station where the Freedom Riders were attacked by a white mob. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485719101763-VHIJIGZZOY0AHY2M5222/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama Former "colored" entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485719156315-6E23RKBSC7QUIW1M5E3D/DSC_8221.jpg PLACES - A brief tour of civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama The Freedom Riders who arrived in Montgomery were almost all in their late teens or early twenties. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2017/1/29/our-favorite-picture-from-january monthly 0.5 2017-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711110944-CZIPVDQCAB7OJ8DTZIS1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January St. Andrew's State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711148939-WZP964NJ1CBZZ8QVBBAC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January Bushnell, FL....our new "official home". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711217799-I0YPT6KDGE1X42GA50X7/DSC_7340.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January Visiting the "fancy" beach towns along 30A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711341677-FVB12AV6OUJ01JSR1V9H/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January Across the street from our "house" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711264419-FFP9NISXYPZA5Q1AKS2V/DSC_7661.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January ...and the not so fancy places in Panama City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711396777-EQOIPI5JUX05KGVHYLMJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January Women's March on Washington —Washington DC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711554930-4FJRTU4XX0B32C822AUP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January St. Andrew's State Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711464793-QN0DEFSVY2NAD7Q75PR4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January The Civil Rights Memorial honors 40 individuals who gave their lives during the Civil Rights Movement— Montgomery, Alabama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485711587347-92I0HCU7HUX78O4JEMLG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January Southern Alabama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485712121161-7Q905R5E5DLV3CRHYZH4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January St. Andrew's State Park...there are A LOT of pine forests in Northwest Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485712319433-CJRH4JYQRD2I1UGOZ2YO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Pictures from January Southern Alabama http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/the-year-in-pictures-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482095259039-YCYQVXTLMHUUD0PK24VF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482095451378-4LVOJ1BN17SUTMPGMPA0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Integratron — Landers, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482779454673-EN1AQ613CL91TL7G5HSY/GalletaMeadows_Dragon.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Galletta Meadows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482095225809-0I4702V6S1JB3UWS17FA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Joshua Tree National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482095689323-Y3P0QWPF5M63T0FBXV4J/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Salton Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482095575138-6CPZEVJB2CD5YOLG7RFS/SabinoCanyon.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Sabino Canyon, Tucson AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482520251277-6SRBNTKGHNZ1GV9GCT75/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! The Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482775951781-SH0HLATM4PQPY6UABTZ4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Wukoki Pueblo - Wupatki National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482519945625-0TD6G7SU70H6AAMZA73B/DarkMatter.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Kitt Peak National Observatory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482520450530-TJANJEHJ3P0ZSK5F94MZ/DSC_0233.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Sunset Crater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482520167271-H5BA87LWBWCPV3VI21TU/DSC_0429.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Petrified Forest National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482776065187-21KITWS98B42D6FXW1LN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Tent Rocks, New Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777089313-E1BD7CITE1HRTSFL7C0C/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! El Santuario de Chimayo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482776965639-A7MVEB5RAUJWUM0KJHKW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Valles Caldera National Preserve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777305751-GTJY7VS1WU9IGL6YSFUS/DSC_0389.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Bandalier Cliff Dwellings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777052947-HPC8TX1XQG2US8SSM3QI/2016-06-24+08.50.43.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Petroglyph National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777499689-3SEKFUG6YPDB2TUK9USP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Canyonlands National Park, UT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777549197-AWSVFWL2CXI9Q60UUCDO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Arches National Park, UT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777458183-BUAQZ8HDY1S29V8CHNRF/DSC_0611.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Mesa Verde National Park, CO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777396144-X6O7NXFIC7XHDS6K4A5V/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Mesa Verde National Park— Cliff Palace, CO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777602698-OZVOWG3WB24PM7MXWWG1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Cortez, CO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777765441-7RTNFJ5Z36L0XH5283WL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Cortez, CO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482779563271-5HCOFJ5GW4W9O0I7AEG6/DSC_1494.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! On the way to Hovenweep — CO/UT border https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777808819-UZFTIITREH1OGFWRSJ6R/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Big Bend National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777838533-ILCUKUEBFN42XAXVP9NB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Big Bend National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777957980-5UVJ5H63XAJNQQ1PXGY0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! RIo Grande - US/Mexico Border https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482779659613-204SF62402INJYC5B0DG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482779637881-AP3AB8YAMFA79EUJ0HRB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777890495-61D3HX4M7CP18J3DP7X9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Chinati Foundation, Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482777922475-FHCYVAQE9ZYQAGAEQW6J/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Courthouse, Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778041299-LTIFZ0JLGOOL3AXJA4JI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Mississippi River, Memphis, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778103404-KEU384CU9FM9URZQENF1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Graceland, Memphis TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778268972-KRDW60CJWT0KWHGJWNS1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Pisgah National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778327309-HNB2HWZPD6MJZIU5P5DE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! North Carolina Arborteum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778154309-6XSZNW93VHKS6RLYW4GO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! The Biltmore, Asheville, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778438048-3BGWW2QJD255JA9R7K2Y/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Great Smoky Mountains National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778575834-9BAK4FYHX2TA1G6E8UUV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Middle Prong Wilderness Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778362335-1LP3RL4V3Q4UIKKPAOI4/DSC_4610.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! BlueRidge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778631714-B8KHA6RHVEDLH7KW0B0L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Shenandoah National Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778696541-H055AR9771N502KPQIO2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Monticello, Charlottesville, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778669096-J7VTI42G5DYP4Y5YJ7PJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Monticello, Charlottesville, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482778792224-NSMRD50WODT4FNAZS4UY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! Yogaville, Buckingham, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1482779377395-CJW18FACA185LJJFE3BA/DSC_1348.jpg PLACES - 2016: Our Year in Pictures! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/visiting-the-rotunda-monticello monthly 0.5 2016-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480891471556-QMRO7IHWK3JDG5SF4Q83/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia The Rotunda burnt down in 1895. Students managed to save this statue of Jefferson, by dragging it out of the building on their mattresses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886182349-R1B9XIULQ702TUZPHTL9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia The Lawn at the University of Virginia. Designed by Thomas Jefferson. The two-story buildings had classrooms on the first floor, faculty housing above, and student housing in single story rooms at right and at left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886259573-0DGPFGP58ZBNY5S93U6W/DSC_6958.jpg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia Students still live in the housing on the Lawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480885900254-YH3QEYFC085BZCEEK4UP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia The Rotunda, which housed the library in the early years of the university. It recently was refurbished and now has classrooms and study rooms for students. It's quite posh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886066622-TNA7MB0B9812LLTOB49F/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia Study area on the second floor of the Rotunda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886902583-ORBVHW7VLAWBLG3H8IFY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886402750-D7S23XBJPY5KC2KSMJC1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia Monticello. If it looks familiar it might be because it's on the US nickel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886511948-J6MFWJ9KNITCG505QLT8/DSC_7022.jpg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia Monticello front entrance. You can see some evidence of Jefferson's love of gadgets here. The weather vane on the roof is connected to a dial on the ceiling of the porch, making it easily visible to residents — kind of like an early weather app. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480886857715-R16264GPTG6UDYW0EXOG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Thoma's Jefferson's Virginia Slave Quarters, Monticello http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/10/24/our-favorite-photos-of-october monthly 0.5 2016-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477343954162-2LSOJLAWMI5Q7NNSK8DY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Lego my eagle! North Carolina Arboretum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477343986262-NZRJ55WXRB4PK6XIY7NO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Bonsai! North Carolina Arboretum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344008863-HYDKIB2MVRGPWQXHUPFW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Puma, aka mountain lion, aka cougar. NC Wildlife Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344136210-WLLUO18ZZUIVG1I44FFT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Well, hello! NC Wildlife Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344056591-UCLL8JODG2MZVE4VZ6HQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Snack time! (That's a bear not Rufus!) NC Wildlife Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344191128-Q3VA7AM557JMX7U63RAB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Great visit with friends; happily the wind from Hurricane Matthew didn't blow them off the mountain. (Craggy Pinnacle, Blue Ridge Parkway) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344285070-MC0362YM3VJJGBSSSD07/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Sunset at Bad Fork Valley Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344957315-NMMYQ07G3G4KZ9BTY3CH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Sunrise, Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344529535-0D9SSTU3MTCIFDLSQ01R/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Sunrise, near Looking Glass Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344311358-W645RUKMCY0HKZOALOD0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Leaves at East Fork Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477345039838-W33FT7A712KWT9XDNJFM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Downtown Asheville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477345192985-YK9LZR2O7GQAI6X3YRL7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Parking Garage. Downtown Asheville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344570684-D68DHLRHTM0S83Z49PFN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Graveyard Fields https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477436950274-O1KTLFXBLBI1PSXJD7R0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Dupont State Forest, Grassy Creek Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344611286-N0Y0DOV9U5BTHF1L2G7T/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Mushrooms. Hen Wallow Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477345109001-KOEP9Z67Y97KR8J5CFUR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October South Terrace - Biltmore Estate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477344755689-0M8AISONQUU1QPKDFFG4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of October Mums in the Walled Garden - Biltmore Estate. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/10/22/asheville monthly 0.5 2016-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477438475308-V6NHO7MT6A07J3NTR8PU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477340558327-HGIHB0NQIF3XT6GPP7GZ/DSC_6591.jpg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! The shuttle buses in all the pictures are annoying. But on the positive side, as Curt noted, they do provide a good sense of just how huge the place is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477340961015-FYSPFLNK6T0R2RPJLO5P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Front of the home, with Italian gardens at left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477340852617-8VCQV8TNFNTVT3SK8MQX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Detail at entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477340798822-NDK5SW0YJA62PNBB7PJH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Detail at entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477340756594-AYDL2I2SKNQ28IS43DWC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Detail at entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440282022-DEQXIYLX1UDNRWEFKSTQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Entrance/Winter Garden (that just means it's inside) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439130433-VTL5WIAVNF9G6QX8HYXQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Banquet Hall - comes complete with organ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439256018-RIEWCIJAOQHZ9F27EK84/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Music Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439192819-S4BT80022FYIKPQVGWVX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Breakfast Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439949593-KBWE055LUOXBYGV8DHUS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Salon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439786207-REUQ4S14D8QNJK6QYRP3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Loggia — basically, the nicest back porch we've ever seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439741861-4KNI7DVUHHOIMEKLD36U/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Loggia - detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477439975229-8GVK2ZV7AYDDZKGKGIJ9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! View from the Loggia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440075604-5PUEWZYUR1NGYHM6G41Y/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440833393-ZSEZF5M60I3M4BDDY53S/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Living Hall for the family. The painting at left is by John Singer Sergeant and depicts the home's architect, Richard Morris Hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440368752-B0X1G3U1MISLTGG9BY66/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! George Vanderbilt's bedroom. They said the bed looks small, but isn't. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440470755-V2JNLTTXGDMDMN7QECXF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Sitting Room - the piece in the corner is ebony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477441455618-L5PRWZRLCHIN8EI6O9ZI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Edith Vanderbilt's bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440709391-2TPL63OERATZQYBTOE33/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477441090821-UCVWP6XKCMDNF82LJUCT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Where's the bathroom in this place? Actually there were 43 of them, which can be identified by looking for a marble trim piece visible from the hallway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440597701-VHD8FPS0WHIHVDQPO4Z0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Living Hall...guests hung out here before meals. They reportedly served chips & salsa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440636964-5SZCR9TO6BQM3D053GPQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Living Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440973895-DZ9LH2YXCXDPNDGLJGDF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Guest Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440993429-4Y3Z6G5OZJYNRH15SIFV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Chimney Room - Guest Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477440950803-BVWP8KS8JOYIPRC8KKK0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Guest Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477441069670-A7Z2WBD1AEMX2025R0JW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Guest Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519691428-GV0VVH3NTQ1LY2HERCJE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! This hall reveals the foundation of the house, which took two years to build and is 29 feet deep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519836633-98V0ZFJW1INH8MNONSEH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! POOL - There were no chemicals to treat the pool water, so it was filled with spring water, heated from the steamer, and drained immediately after use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519962867-TX9VYYGIDGWM60IVEK9Y/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Gym https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519993362-1JYPH5LHYHL9DD4Z7LOM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Servant's workspace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477520015246-HLWBCO1X5MEKOH8YBFN4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Laundry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519753538-CGKVPUPKXN54HS6QCTP8/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Friends and family spent a few weeks painting the basement in 1924 for a New Year's Eve party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519813559-RYHM92NRG9J30HH0PS0L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519923302-B9IQY60AV4RZPQL3J1BG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477519942959-OLVX36U88I2Y9C06LQCQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Bowling Alley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477520033542-AXI2BCNYKOEEAWZXEMIN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Servant's Bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477520055353-J8E3KFJAW34R7EQ1SMMA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Servant's Dining Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341020510-RQ7Q2G41EZ3FL7MV9KM7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! View from the Library Terrace. The entire back of the home provides views of Mt Pisgah and what is now Pisgah National Forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341168950-U3VE7OANGTVYWWHHS570/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! South Terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341258257-POYFOJJF3HZ9CO2IEY1Y/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341186678-ZFGAZ3UO2AEH565K29CS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Looking back at the house from the South Terrace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341454073-D45U5WOY92Y7V0BREICA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Inside the Walled Garden, with a view of the Conservatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341549413-MHLGRCJ2W6Z6HY61NVBY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! These roses are award winning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341431529-8P5EUQKJD5YT4506D0S9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Entering the Walled Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341798825-ADRB5NEU5EGAL24ZUCDB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! View from the Walled Garden to the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341521081-426KHN4ET9DHXCGGLDQE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! Mums, anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477342234465-R38YDHML3EQ908J7ZAWZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477343328339-WJ1QF2LADLU49BSELI55/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477438379050-8UTABU5T7OSYF194WHXF/20161024_115627.jpg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341612410-ON90775LYDRDFCL0UPT5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477343360918-BVYX2MDA56H47C7S5JXW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477342273014-26KBX2PW9WFPK9NVL75Z/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477341710710-55T0GVRD6H6B3957BF0O/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Biltmore Estate — Now, that's fancy! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/10/22/great-smoky-national-park monthly 0.5 2016-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477140369328-ZOPS63NIV7J3JB44BSW3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477140347661-ABQBWEYUSVG9KQOU8YL9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477140322254-UHVHCNMW5VC7O7IUJJLT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477140420413-P4IVHA1QQ3OC2DK3UFM3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park The flow on the Hen Wallow Falls can spread to 20 ft at the base, but was pretty meager when we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477140960728-R2SR8GUX5MGHTWBZBYA5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park The trail to Hen Wallows was home to tons of mushrooms! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141028065-TAYE57P8NTQYPEMPVL0W/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park The trees were old, tall and dense, but we managed to peek out a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141065548-5V21QUCDGTORK6L0IRAI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park Everyone was enjoying the 80 degree weather...except, maybe, Rufus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141183697-1EOPJKHCLIXALITNQKIC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park Gunter Family Cemetery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141252658-DOVNBXTW34CN9IKS8C0I/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141290222-VBPX8Z2I17HTHSZ326A9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park View from the Foothills Parkway, which is a brief, six mile stretch connecting the campground area to 40. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141331699-4KW74JRFKZ6WRXTO64NT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park In case you were wondering, the Vanagon is doing great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141461865-R6VM0T90MXPO00732MVH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park View along 25. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141367491-DCWDWR5IRK40379QBCDT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park French Broad River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477141426144-XZIOD2JLP00BILYNV45P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — America's Most Visited Park Soda? Nope! Live Bait? Why, yes! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/9/25/our-favorite-photos-of-september monthly 0.5 2016-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475008112628-S9E79U4Y1IOHQD4HO6ZA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Mississippi River -Memphis, TN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475009028760-DNKLI2RZH1AK6RAK709T/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Graceland, Trophy House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475008231587-1YSC67LEUYDP9Z7CKLFW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Graceland TV Room. That monkey is just so weird! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475008589235-4N9K5JIZIYGQW47ENOJB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Shining Rock Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475008336826-ONB6J4FTAXMZLHMMD4RV/DSC_4420.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Middle Prong Wilderness. We are not in the desert anymore! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475008475538-ZHYRMJOFD6CIS4IDBWNC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Most hikes are at about 5,000ft...lots of wildflowers to be found! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475008549556-9W6AH0KUM2FV9IQKDE2J/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. We didn't realize Sept is butterfly season here! They have been everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475009764826-SV1J1P0IOJJXQ9NBUDII/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475009355280-YJRTPNMQZCLM4Z7SUBKL/DSC_4679.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. Wendy's Brother. He took us on our first backcountry camping trip in 2010..and miraculously hasn't yet tired of being our guide to all things outdoors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1475241775451-TRB5J2EEK82WTV7WTY8P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of September. View from the peak of Cold Mountain. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/8/31/highs-and-lows-big-bend-and-davis-mountain-parks monthly 0.5 2016-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472654580487-WLHPMULWVZXHSH58P3F5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Buzzards on our way to the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472654601181-B8E55LY3WQ4ZT1EFH9XQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Bears & Lions are afoot! Chisos Mountain area of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472654624296-SLIG1FDGQN11KAU0E06Y/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks We've never been to Great Britain....but wondered if the country-side there looks something like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472654881249-5W1SM79DDU7AXJ0365G3/DSC_2803.jpg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks The Window. Chisos Mountains area of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472654757137-MFXJ6RM8VWXNL5O4IRCJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Desert area of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655049272-40ZL8WDMAL0SWUEV8WG9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Desert area of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472654805594-78Z2NQURJX3NQN2YPHN2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks There used to be a number of ranches in the area. The ruins of which are still accessible through a number of short hikes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655719494-UHB9UW1SGJVUEOO313IV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks The small white dots in the distance are part of the McDonald Observatory (Star Date!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655879857-5CKOYC8NVS9SLP1GQ974/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks The Indian Lodge, a adobe-style hotel by the Civilian Conservation Corps...looked to us like a really nice place to stay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472656699740-QDED57JZTI0MMT1E5RGN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472656634144-F1VAL4H4KHK9YIWDUE3D/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Cactus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655961026-183G7NWY7HY55L259UKV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks There are several bird watching areas set up around the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472656037499-AEA9LKRSJD8A8Q7YAFR9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Plenty of hiking with great views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472656073024-ZHBJSBIWRP6DKNLMDGZR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks Officers Quarters. Fort Davis Historical Site. The site was originally built to protect wagon trains from Apache and Comanche raids. It was later used during the civil war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472656156423-N6CAOJLK4DYT4QCRA648/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Near and Far: Big Bend and Davis Mountain Parks The Officers Quarters were built to true north, the enlisted men's quarters, (you can see the outlines of the foundations) to magnetic north. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/favorite-photos-august monthly 0.5 2016-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472502371988-DZNQUVDQ18CP5ZZQKLW9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August The Courthouse. Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472416201992-QEVGZ5EB662K255BXGMG/DSC_3386.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Terlingua "Ghost Town". (People still live there.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472415975441-QBYYD6NQCDV0PXT57QU1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Davis Mountains State Park, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472416160590-LSSXOCMMI2QM36DZ5PB7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Chinati Foundation. 15 untitled works in concrete in background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472416278447-NZGNOVZCXB6L55Q8J5LZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Rio Grande. (Mexico is on the left, USA on the right) Big Bend Ranch State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472416335032-L0U7W88INKJV66YGA2QA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Shafter "Ghost Town". (People also still lived here.) Catholic Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472652365815-2ZJB88BK20XGGZ41AZHU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Davis Mountains State Park - wildflowers were really everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655348575-58ZHLYVBHC4NQB3NAA7T/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Downtown Marfa, Tx. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655400212-STGUH809VY1VXU6RVH04/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Chisos Mountains area of Big Bend National Park. This is the high elevation area of the park, which reaches nearly 8,000ft. (This picture reminds us of a miniature on a train set for some reason..it looks like a fake mountain.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472655499381-M1KJV0Z9JXVIO01GP6KM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Desert area of Big Bend National Park. Monsoon season made for some interesting lighting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472502322635-I4UXEEL6J1YG308G7A1L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August La Cucaracha! Terlingua Ghost Town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472417050487-997Y2Q0Q8TC035IBMF67/DSC_2458.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos of August Prada, Marfa. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/marfa-texas-visit monthly 0.5 2016-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472497198007-1MA632GAX1V3E0771NG7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. Downtown Marfa, TX. The courthouse is town's center piece and a source of pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472498651911-Z3XZD1MEUMGWMAS2BGYL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. "Prada Marfa", an art installation about 30 miles outside of town. (The bags are fake, after they were stolen.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472496689911-W30N8MXP6MVI58J1SV88/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. The roads are like this everywhere in Marfa. It's kind of incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472496962096-R566XPTUKNBAQ2N19YRD/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. The little house we rented. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472501211682-X02HA6LROTA77CQP0V0J/IMG_2275.jpg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472497361592-J037ZALJHQNMEFFOGXTI/DSC_3907.jpg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. Marfa style swings widely. This house.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472497463671-42PDD2B3HZ201G9W8BYV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. ...is right next door to this house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472497794751-04QLLRPKYP18CW4X8O7V/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. The Marfa Museum holdings are wide-ranging from fossils, to the first piece of barbed wire used in the area, to an old store front. Most donated by current and former residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472498078145-3PICFE2OPNGBIA46WBZL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. True to reputation, this West Texas town loves it's football. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472498852490-393MQNIQIXB9613GFF03/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472498154123-0GMMLR4LBY4YWL9L93X9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. The local rancher's supply store is still in operation, but for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472500834654-XZH9GYEYR9KXEQO4KNVS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472500512815-IZBBPNV19ANRTNKRTAMP/DSC_3687.jpg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. A field near our house was stomping grounds for 3 -4 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472500885335-7MJCFAMJPREDEYQZ69P3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472499618468-Z312QZGQKOBPTSK2JBH3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. Hotel Paisano, was featured in the film Giant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472500690435-AM3ZV8RQSESBHPWY55NZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. Downtown Marfa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472498907209-QW0QDFD5SBFQ1P0UI05W/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. Food Shark, local food truck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472499203799-A44GBZWLWD3EZNQQLSHY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. There are a fair number of vacant storefronts downtown Marfa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472501242420-VC5WPMFPO0TA45MHQBP2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472499279454-X0B20830ZBQ51CMT23T7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. But there are also many art galleries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472499406814-J1827ZF443A2ILRN358X/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. And a bike rental program...with two locations (about 3 blocks from one another.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472499071824-CQY5BRIB8CF8B4XYC6GE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. 15 untitled works in concrete by Donal Judd at the Chinati Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472500148290-UC6ALTDSMG21YEBS7DHH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Marfa: Small town, big contradictions. The train runs straight through the middle of town...and directly behind the house we rented...about 10 times a day (and night). http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/7/29/our-favorite-photos-of-july monthly 0.5 2016-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469811962902-2EU73U61LIHPDORI4YWO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Over July 4th weekend, the Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona (Hopi) performed traditional dances in Mesa Verde National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469814061567-SKGSQ45OHNLWR1CND0U0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park. One of hundreds of shots we took, trying to capture the beauty and technical prowess of the Ancient Pueblo people. The Twilight Photo tour on which this photos was taken, was one of the highlights of our entire trip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812150970-5PEF0U0WX8FZZFU6D0FD/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Tourret Arch, Arches National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812410422-BYAXEBTS9Q88KYCOY58R/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Big clouds and farm animals are a natural part of the scenery around Cortez, CO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812286006-QE4HV99L8DILF4ZPHBTM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Canyonlands National Park. Vertical fractures in the sandstone caused various types of erosion. Some of the pinnacles of sandstone are up to 300 ft high! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469813437773-PT9VZS1EHDRW8Y9SA3PY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July View through Mesa Arch, Canyonlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812480775-F3G0IZMYC2KNM62V3KDQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Somehow, you feel both big and small exploring Canyon of the Ancients. (Sand Canyon) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812574675-NPTIUZYFNYXV8FCWU6WZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July The difference between irrigated and non-irrigated areas...just a few miles apart...is stark. (Road G, Cortez, CO). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469814210157-CCYJYRK2Z6E345DP4QPH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Road G, across from the entrance of Sand Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812784686-15FJTXR253X53WPA3TSS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Sunset Hike at Hovenweep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469812858596-TD2ZELY5HSFJJQEQ2IGO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Sunset at Hovenweep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934963026-JCN0QFNYP4VQIVXXHZRN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July The Pipe People folk art installation on Road P. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469934889227-Y56UID0QK6V1648WIG9H/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of July Our neighbor down Road 25 invited us to take photos on his small farm. it was A TREAT! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/visit-mesa-verde-national-park monthly 0.5 2016-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469580165345-QAN646OSZFP3W518Q4AZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Descendants of the Ancient Pueblo people who lived in Mesa Verde some 800 years ago. The Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona perform the butterfly dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469580046373-KEJK40ARPPNZUABK0VTU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! The Civilian Conservation Corps, part of the New Deal, worked in Mesa Verde from 1936 to 1942. They quarried rock and built many of the modern structures in the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469578811826-BMT0YAXC5HWEXPI2H1IQ/DSC_1873.jpg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Although many areas of the park are forested, there is a long history of fire in the park. There are signs all over the park, noting the different fires that damaged the area, dating back to the 1930s. Hence the dead trees on the mesa. Did you spot the cliff dwelling? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469579095833-A1EDFYB28GK4GE80YLHA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Here is a closer look. (Mesa Loop) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469579194640-L7C5H9IF2UFJE4KI8H9U/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Cliff Palace from the Sun Point Overlook, Mesa Loop. Cliff Palace largest cliff dwelling (by room count) in the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469579383524-AG8JXG6RG42MQJJJWPBN/DSC_1908.jpg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Can you find the pueblo!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469579571779-F7UG5O32ZKKKRPD695TN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Sun Temple. This large structure was not in a cliff, but on the mesa top. It was believed to be used for ceremonial purposes, and was left unfinished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469579899157-O9ZXYTR6TIDGSAXEG7DX/DSC_1916.jpg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! House of Many Windows, Cliff Palace Loop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469583750553-FS0F2IESD3BOUAG1SBAJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Park Ranger, David Nighteagle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469583233219-H9VLUPC1NQFY38U6WYWI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Cliff Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469583289012-0V4TFJZD8PXM1R1CE4RD/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! This photo reflects how the dwelling was built on top of a large boulder. It also shows original plaster — look for the areas on the brick that are redish in hue. That's 800 year old plaster! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469583475920-LYMY185HT6AQC5K9LO19/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! In the foreground of this photo you can see a kiva — a religious, ceremonial space — in the foreground. There are three kivas in this part of pueblo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469583611568-MUEEFGTL1ITDMW7S28NH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! The park service does not reconstruct the pueblos (but did excavate them, and does restore them.) They are fairly similar to when they were originally excavated — as such there are a number of partial structures in the dwelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469797754867-TKW3LWBM0KULZENM0RA6/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Ranger Lindsey George, Archeologist and resident dude (our description, not meant to be derogatory). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469810134212-E809P5LWLKUQJ8N0PTIV/DSC_2172.jpg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Our first rattle snake siting happened on this tour. Look closely, I think it's sticking its tongue out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469798590101-FKI6DP4ECC1GM3BAOLCX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! A midden near Mug House, and the site of a dwelling that preceded Mug House by about 200 years. You can see the pictograph along the back wall. The black coloring on the walls above it is evidence of the fires that were used in the dwelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469810389969-SR60TZVPJ1U27G6YDKI5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Mug House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469810420793-H5O806TBFA0KNTK2FBGN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! The wooden beams are Utah Pinon Pines, where are particularly hardy. These are 800+ years old. Look closely under the far right beam, you'll see some sticks. The archeologists below those were used as handholds, when moving about the pueblo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469810600659-USF0UBYSBTR5UAU20VHH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Inside of a kiva, a ceremonial space. The red, white and tan coloring is original plaster. The whole building would have been covered in such plaster at the time it was inhabited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469811104042-6CDWYO4G4FAWNUUO9606/DSC_2250.jpg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! The "kitchen", where corn was ground. Note also the boulder in the back, that was incorporated into the pueblo. These people beat Frank Lloyd Wright to the punch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469810473381-XI7OG69DNXQZO5JIAEBZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Mug house from another vantage point. If you look at the far left, you can see small windows, which are actually the doors to the building. The stone panels are the doors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469810564711-5OQWGDYELTYJROXRYOMM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Mesa Verde National Park: Find that Ancient Pueblo! Close up of the door frames and the stone doors. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/7/26/canyon-of-the-ancients monthly 0.5 2016-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469627122621-SV5DROUBPKUMJJUWXQ6S/DSC_1611.jpg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469585025282-2XPATBVXAEC3UQTP8IIA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Exploring Sand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469584880828-NHLW1GGWVNH5YMG8NRBA/DSC_0742.jpg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Look close it's there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469585378205-XT8Q8TREXD31XB2PYO4Z/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469627767610-7M5TFFFIJCZQB8W8JOUJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Many of the sites in Sand Canyon are just off the side of the path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469628196274-Z3HDVTN7BEQVJ37B5GH5/DSC_1260.jpg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep On the drive out to Hovenweep on Road G. It's in Utah, just across the border with Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469628474423-18DJG63JPZXULVKD4WKV/DSC_1336.jpg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Little Ruin Trail —Tower Point. Curt says Wendy is never in any pictures, well, that's her shadow to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631100748-PALX1H754V7B5JTKTCH4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Dogs are allowed on the trails at Hovenweep! (Curtis & Rufus) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631806405-XOLC21UFSZQTQ6URRNCC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Sunset at Hovenweep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631908250-SAK7W0C7VMP91SKF0H0S/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Sunset at Hovenweep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469632083918-9RHRKM5IBOSN5OYRGG36/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep A view of Sleeping Ute Mountain in the distance. The legend has it that this is a greater warrior, who was wounded and laid down to rest (his head is towards the left of the photo and feet towards the right). He will one day rise up again to help restore the land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631182954-925B47119BB7IZGB35EN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Morning view across the canyon from Twin Towers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631282309-E6U5H4QCN5H6YGCRP3B4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Twin Towers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631367928-ZG4OZ19J4UD7OJYCIPHS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep A view of Square Tower (in the bottom of the canyon) and Hovenweep castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469631444487-YN8TC2PEO5MWBKUF1IF2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep The top of Hovenweep castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469632905729-RRU4H81KT8E2NOPPXO3W/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Canyon of the Ancients & Hovenweep Heading home on Road G. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/7/17/utah-arches-canyonlands monthly 0.5 2016-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468782963106-7WNJYBRDE42RVM5ZEVZJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Court House section of the park. We turned the corner and saw this and both said "WHOA!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468782728634-TMR96WV9ID76HUVX9PD8/DSC_0780.jpg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Delicate Arch (at left). This is the most popular arch...we got there at 9am and the lot was full. We enjoyed it from a nearby overlook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468784538842-MDOONNXYFRWGX4VZKVSX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Parade of Elephants (I think). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468782789121-WZN1T68UKBISUCBCNHME/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Tourret Arch in the Windows section. We rather liked this area of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468782838126-L8XBRYNFK3CRJAFESR5P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Double Arch up close. Windows section of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468782876296-HO3NRF3IW1GS1SK1G466/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Double Arch from a distance. (It's right in the middle of the string of rock formations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468783098117-27NEUYOLJMY49IL9J5H7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Green River view. Canyonlands National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468783226709-CPOB9A21SK2AUTWZJ983/DSC_0948.jpg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Sunday drive down the Canyon? Canyonlands National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468783358488-51H39BYGB76FN7Q5KREK/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Grand View- Monument basin. Vertical fractures in the sandstone caused various types of erosion. Some of the pinnacles of sandstone are up to 300 ft high! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468783679141-ZQ42UNDA0W210NLOOCWZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands Our girl, Rufus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468783660348-2FBVMYXDLBPNX26O5ZZX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - UTAH — Arches & Canyonlands View through Mesa Arch. Canyonlands National Park. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/6/28/our-favorite-photos-from-june monthly 0.5 2016-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123255447-NKDEMJ3XJD0QUTOLZ7CF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! Last stop in Arizona...the Blue Mesa in the Petrified Forest National Monument. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123301907-JAK7H0Y2UC5CZ99V0X8Q/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! Petrified Wood —Petrified Forest National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123355269-64BNAZ0QJQHM0QA1A0SF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! Petrified Wood —Petrified Forest National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123522721-UEEXE1DHV2XIMVE94KPX/DSC_0346.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! We did a lot of hiking in the Santa Fe National Forest. Aspens are the first trees to come back after forest fires, and were abundant in the higher elevations (10,000ft!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123578392-3NBLXEJ8MKR1METXDS4V/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! We enjoyed the city life of Santa Fe — including lots of art. (Meow Wolf) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123758249-ETKSYT7VTD7WB77GAPNK/DSC_0418.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! Bandelier gave us the unique opportunity to explore cliff dwellings first hand..and test our climbing skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123786756-0BJZZ3E2VYECHV6ZVOJB/DSC_0386.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! Kasha-Katuwe/Tent Rocks is one of the coolest places we've been. Never seen anything like it..and you get to travel through slot canyons to get to these great views! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123894191-9FTAVLH204QTJIYP04C2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! We visited lots of chapels and churches, some dating back to the Spanish era. (Santuario de Chimayo.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467123998482-SNWKX0DMN5PDFAE5MS2E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! And were amazed by thousands of Petroglyphs carved 400-700 years ago by ancient Pueblo people. (Petroglyph National Monument.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467124262001-MOCXRMFBCAQ3HP562MF5/DSC_0315.jpg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! We played tourist and visited spots like Nambe Falls, on the Nambe Pueblo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467124192838-2CM66RTP7W8WQZ9GWEM2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our Favorite Photos from June! And were truly blown away by the beauty and wildlife of Valles Caldera. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/valles-caldera monthly 0.5 2016-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466985772836-XGO2ZOO5TS47IG3Y0GPB/DSC_0365.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466986098505-MF1TJKDDLMYT66R9SGQV/DSC_0360.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466986343740-ZJILYOKDYOMLA2OL9L0O/DSC_0370.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466986494990-IYFATH0DLGZGSPGNITYN/DSC_0403.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466986461814-YVDNBXHOD140QKF2E3AR/DSC_0387.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera The elk are abundant...but so far away! It gives you a sense of how huge the place is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467034304380-DELU54WUB3SRJKPXJ8MB/DSC_0390.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera The best clouds ever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467034433351-T1J1DL8N8V49DEJLZ0K3/DSC_0409.jpg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467034471141-KPG7WC60AZSID532B85L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Wide Open: Valles Caldera There are a fair number of ranch buildings on the property near the road. You may recognize them from the movie The Missing. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/6/19/bandelier-national-monument-cliffs-ladders monthly 0.5 2016-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461440925-G18AUYQO4C9SCHEMKAGI/DSC_0645.jpg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Starting the 140 ft climb up to Alcove House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461165803-61M31U4EHNRY6YQT5UVM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument View of down to the Tyuoni pueblo (circle at bottom) from the Frye Trail/Cliff Dwellings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461229311-PUK7M6NK1IUASBACLHPK/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument View of the Cliff Dwellings from the Tyuonyi pueblo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461536066-WAGU5PFNSVPLMYWB5UVX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Long Houses were built in front of the cavates, or caves. Horizontal holes show the roof height of the houses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461815067-DF8WNGA8OVNGJ3D9R1P8/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument View of Alcove House from below (look closely...you can see the ladders!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461776401-G8ZOKKTZX5F2L52708LM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Alcove House — 140 ft up. The structure in the house to the left is the kiva. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466463401954-VJQC7A6ZRRVABO3TZICJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument View taken from the "middle" level of caves or cavates, above is the mesa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466461968437-A1JFKKY4TE2TA8NOXK10/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument The path up to the village...you follow trails well worn into the rock by water and feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466463048851-X8YRBR6J36ET5B1O24QL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument It was a tight squeeze at some points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466463115707-SQSFV7VVAJXVTGEDJL5W/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Once up on the mesa, it's wide open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462010792-G0EFADO40PL9QP19KFKG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Tsankawi Village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462041475-IXZN3QFN46RUKLUTIN2M/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Pottery shards at the village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462175591-14WHTCMPYDNGCTSMCLBZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Rather than using ladders, toe hold trails were carved into the stone by the original inhabitants to move between cavates (caves) up to the village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462278644-GS6CIBT1J6WW3OG09W6I/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument We used ladders to get between levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462431903-A1TI2GXR4P69JNFCW1PR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Cave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466463215760-C748OTIQYIFWE0BK6JRA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Petroglyphs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462451022-BUHJQ0MM72AL8QJD9XCS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Cave Man Curtis! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466462345195-PDLXNW4H2I5TCP5KA5JU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Cliffs & Ladders — Bandelier National Monument Petroglyphs http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/6/16/santa-fe-city-forest monthly 0.5 2016-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466378243105-8AZZ0FFPZR14AKNSSD13/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466376688071-7OGQ0FDV9V9QRDDCVG03/DSC_0323.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest - The Oldest House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466376699662-YZ7EVW4A15IT0LA944U7/DSC_0333.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest - Loretto Chapel's Miracle Staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466376707403-5EIHZZM3CIC2V2NREXMC/DSC_0339.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest - San Miguel Chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466376720442-H02VBV1NS2CR5UOI5YH0/DSC_0302.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest - Saint Kateri Tekakwitha The first Roman Catholic saint of native american descent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466377643939-IN6LJ28Y9NGRKJGMW8O9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Rail Yard Arts District https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467035120550-P4B70Z4294XSL79NP3VH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Santa Fe's Prince Tribute https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466377747023-U1PTQEZZWH9NGUDRPU6W/DSCN1996.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Just one of hundreds of things to experience at Meow Wolf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466375707450-VXWEEZVKR5ZZSNT7XKCX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest One of MANY, MANY streets in the Plaza area full of small shops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466378613799-NLYVET5WZ3ELXVYW5B5L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Zuni Fetishes bought at Keshi. The Badger (made of Purisima -- it has fossils in it!), whose spirit of tenacity helps one achieve a specific goal or purpose, and the Corn Maiden, who signifies potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466108913760-D9CPWFDZ31QPDLZUFVRU/DSC_0346.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Rio En Medio Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466109728339-8OAOC9EH22UQP7CIQ0MS/DSC_0291.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Winsor Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466109467495-XCD0CJ9VHVHBZJV4W5S0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Nambe Lake Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466374371235-WWHC4THEK7EW5B6PAQ8L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466110256258-UQ6IXP8Z7VK0ZUEONJ2T/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Nambe Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466374683989-YAONP1R0SSG3PNNDMJGS/DSCN2016.jpg PLACES - Santa Fe: City & Forest Alpine Vista Fire Road http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/6/12/kasha-katuwe-tent-rocks monthly 0.5 2016-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465735709168-18LCWIRT4ILBXVM9VWPE/DSC_0343.jpg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks View looking up from the canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465735980739-DC2NZ6PDMX2VSUBHDIHU/DSC_0348.jpg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks From the canyon floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465736173490-Z0KVC081TB3DKNWJ2FUW/DSC_0371.jpg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Tent rocks with boulder caps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465736396759-J9ZA4V1KW10WJ6IFM00S/DSC_0408.jpg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks You have to scramble over fallen rocks in a few tight places! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465737129594-6YET2YI2K558MAXV8CZ1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Holy erosion! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465737408946-L3PEA3GW5WMZNMH4R4VA/DSC_0401.jpg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks In the Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465736305344-ZI3KFAK1WO7K2G9BLSCR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Views from mid-way up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465736244247-PHQYZ258EJR5MHD0M8M5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks View from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465736526423-PJV7QVEQKCHEBH1O2Z7E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Tent rocks...view from Cave Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465737634870-WRLP2ZD7ISWWJ7X3L7IZ/DSC_0414.jpg PLACES - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Cave. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/petrified-forest-painted-desert monthly 0.5 2016-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466799969171-K25FEU6YNKXIQHSAA18J/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Petrified Wood, Giant Logs Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800367792-CJ7A56829PKZWZJUTGN6/image-asset.png PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Petrified Wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800131582-G43N7OCOEYDD2P89D7RU/DSC_0429.jpg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Blue Mesa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800587104-CRRLIBSZKZZEIOMCULBF/DSC_0445.jpg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Blue Mesa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800414977-OWGB68ZB1PCTKG4GA66W/DSC_0466.jpg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Petrified Wood, Blue Mesa trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800959521-4NBBERF3WVJAASNLHAU8/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Giving the Vanagon a rest — it was hot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800947042-PW8A8YFGL0VVHFXDCO8X/DSC_0517.jpg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert Painted Desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466800660821-ZWVLDXO3L45A1MNGGGPJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - A Sea of Color in the Petrified Forest & Painted Desert This historic Painted Desert Inn was built in the 1920s and originally made of...petrified wood! It was refashioned into an adobe style when the National Park took over in the 1930s. It's now a visitor's center. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/5/28/our-favorite-photos-from-may monthly 0.5 2016-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464479662295-NDBI501CT0TWZ58MIJUU/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Horseshoe Bend — Page, AZ (Those aren't spots on my lens...those dots in the sky are birds!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464479712887-NAG181NBRW39K4EH4B7L/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Box Canyon— Wupatki National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464479838832-SM6COBZ6O0UZUH7R0XAG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Slot Canyons...Antelope Canyon — Page, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464480018472-A0DAMEMW7TVJ9SBL6LOC/image-asset.png PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Grand Canyon...6am headed down Bright Angel Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464488129665-ZNL6EV90MP9GC43D8D8N/gopr3874.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Yucca. Grand Canyon Bright Angel Trail ~Mile 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464480438124-GV5808T9Y2ENFDH85CEG/image-asset.png PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Navajo Nation —near Cameron, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464483229110-HGLFZK1D760154BBSPRW/DSC_0286.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Mt. Elden Lookout Trail — Flagstaff, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464556420333-XF97IX0YX04EQHQ7UUP0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Century Plant (also known as Agave). The plant lives for about 20 years, blooms and then dies. Sedona, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464556608321-OLF0EZJCLE2FA059CSL0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos from May! Munds Park, AZ — snow in mid-May. Sante Fe here we come! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/5/18/geology-lesson-antelope-canyon-and-horseshoe-bend monthly 0.5 2016-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463581556850-2PWOIPIKB4XYQGF9B1TP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Most of our drive was through Navajo land, where homes (see bottom left) are dwarfed by the large rock structures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463581690231-R3LC7JFECMAO40SBXR95/DSC_0015.jpg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Near the "start" of the Grand Canyon, at its eastern most point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463581756759-P909IJW0LOXM4LC7S85O/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Horseshoe Bend. The water is the Colorado River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463581949827-BPG7BA00FL6GMG9HDMLP/DSC_0057.jpg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Note the outline of a 'bear' in the center of the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582003370-Z7ZRAS6AT1C08V3X3ZF0/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Curt did a great job capturing the light streaming in from the top of the canyon...and the reality of how crowded the canyon is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582051531-RBCI80SKT5KAWMDLJ7PE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend All the tours drive you to the canyon; Curt (hand at left) got really excited about the "desert vehicles" that some tours offered. (We rode in a pick-up). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582284048-SS3IK7XHAMGWS82UMVVB/image-asset.png PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Fancy desert vehicles...no sand in your hair! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582567712-WUQLE77VIRMMZRP4VP9G/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582612745-CQC612N8D5BPXHF1K6KC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463624005053-RP60XCGXM0W9BL936Y0O/image-asset.png PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582670489-GKBCBJHEIOCNILLEVVQ7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463582701742-I6R7T3QZMCLX4PR7MGGE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Geology Lesson: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend These people refused to move! But still, this gives you a great sense of what it looks like inside the canyon. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/4/28/our-favorite-photos-of-april monthly 0.5 2016-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462070430853-14OG0W7E12M5FQIWADZZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! The Grand Canyon, Yavapai Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462070617921-OSFZNN9WN2QE07MK9U9F/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Sunset Crater National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462070645705-CXFJP6B5RD14TK414R27/WUKOKI3.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Wukoki Ruins, Wupatki National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462070742652-BB4G44OA47M5IBR8IC2F/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Wupatki National Monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462071078715-LHK43XGQ52OZONTUJQQF/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! Sedona, AZ - Brins Mesa Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462071331743-7PX7DBIMI5HOS6STQQTX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of April! The Grand Canyon, Moran Point http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/4/30/the-grand-canyon monthly 0.5 2016-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462061754740-GNR00T01ZS9738O71S4S/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Watchtower Exterior, Desert's View. Designed by Mary Colter, the watchtower was inspired by various native building styles in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462061856817-JW3LDQOF2S9DHQEY81H9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Inside the Watchtower, Desert's View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462061904473-KU8BRZFW25JEIBBRUNYA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Interior, Watchtower, Desert's View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462061983065-G44MZ2MNCFR4TZ3O8S2Y/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Inside the Watchtower, Desert's View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062115286-4X3QTL0BKCGUBJ97JD73/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! The Canyon at Desert's View. Close to this location, a mid-air plane collision led to the creation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the early 1950s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062208173-RPDHCXQVSJREHHKWP4E3/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Moran Point...something odd happened with my filter here...but it's still a nice view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062344139-90M4UN2JEOIKTDP46RCY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Moran Point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462063362653-MNS1JSQUVN84DXDWCQFI/LookoutStudio.jpg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Lookout Studio in the Grand Canyon Village. Designed by Mary Colter. It was built by the Sante Fe railroad in 1914 to compete with the Kolb brother's studio, which is down the 'block', also along the rim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062496930-H1V5Q8C0LT99EF148KIX/Elk.jpg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Rocky Mountain Elk at the Maswik Lodge. The park is replacing vegetation around many of the village buildings, as it attracts elk, who are habituated to people....but are still wild animals capable of charging. Not a good combo for a place that gets 5 million visitors a year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062819871-6OIKM5WDMP1D0RT71B4K/Sunset1.jpg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062922007-F0E6BKT16CTTCLGFW1Y9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462063041110-GKR6MUXYER678V9N7P03/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062871473-QQGDJJA0ZNP49RE8I3B8/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462062969706-INJBK0PUB1FT432W27OM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462063171171-631W0P4YHX1W6SK5MFL6/Sunset6.jpg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462064266326-JV3I7OKMGN6V8ITU6XDO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! The canyon's there...somewhere... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462063625567-W4KXTD3VSX99SLPTKN46/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Hopi Point. Note the people at right...10-15 people fall into the canyon each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462063701281-2PHR3XUE8TXICN569T9R/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Mojave Point, with a view of the Colorado River, at center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462063790512-UAV9DF4LW56BQPM0DNL4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Hermit's Rest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462064170957-2LAQX93MD92C74GTX44X/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Hermit's Rest view. Within a minute you couldn't see anything. It was a 'now you see it now you don't' experience on our tour this morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462064490874-SX7BWZWUG8Z6SSWNTXP7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Good sports are always the best traveling companions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462064444508-7MOL0XNDIMYTRZCAD9MK/HikingTrails.jpg PLACES - The Grand Canyon! Hiking Trails with Grand Canyon village at top left. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/4/28/sunset-crater-lava-and-more-lava monthly 0.5 2016-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461884656082-VHLUHE7CGDPYU66GYRLN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sunset Crater: Lava and more lava! There are a lot of dead trees in the park, in addition to live ones! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461884754676-IMIP1PGKPKT2MQ5KIMNN/LavaFlow.jpg PLACES - Sunset Crater: Lava and more lava! Bonito Lava Flow. The Sunset Crater is in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461886083100-8QF8LXHQBKIJ84GGYJNP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sunset Crater: Lava and more lava! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461885665629-38HNGSOWH1EX2O9AF0RU/DSC_0259.jpg PLACES - Sunset Crater: Lava and more lava! An aspen tree, making it's way in a tough environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461884825787-KMHIB1EOOITF56941CJQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sunset Crater: Lava and more lava! View from on top of Lenox Crater. Almost 1,000 years later...the area is still nothing like the meadow it was prior to the eruption. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/4/28/arts-crafts-riordan-mansion monthly 0.5 2016-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461880607796-8ABRD94N8HXX2NFSBX47/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! At left is one of the houses in the duplex, in the middle the common room, and at far right the other duplex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461880744390-FH1TCXQ61WYNX1O6T3CV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! Elements from nature are integrated throughout the home. One side of the duplex featured tulips in the stained glass, the other had poppies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461880917185-3V5HLJ38SX7WA1U8ODYS/DSC_0333.jpg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! The window from the inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461880527396-YAXLHMA2ZNSQRWJKHGIJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! View of one side of the Riordan mansion duplex. The building is a framed-structure, but was made with log slab siding to give it the look of a log cabin. The rocks at the foundation are made of local volcano rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461881439783-WEVCOJYU7UNBC343RFV4/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! Kachina tile on the front gate - see top, right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461881460022-6UGAI1V2RLH7U1U6O8F2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! See totem faces on top logs at right and left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461881081706-CNAO358OIVVNRIBTY6WB/DSC_0334.jpg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! Skylight from the first floor, in the West wing. The skylight in the East wing was simply an opening in the ceiling/floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461881206289-AVNPAA3T5O3NH9J40TV2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! One of the Riordan families had six kids, the other just two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461881149656-SVJLFSSX50Z6QYEL7I52/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Arts & Crafts: Riordan Mansion! The kitchen in the West house. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/3/27/our-favorite-photos-of-march monthly 0.5 2016-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113131722-LQKF377O0X05EJ96E7PN/DSC_0260.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! Ocotillo was in full bloom during our stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113272644-8838ADNNNKG2ZUEUL9SR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! Saguaro National Park - the cactus forest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113328965-5KVE3R0DC75C00G66J26/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! Madera Canyon - Old Baldy Saddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113503483-3USFRUXQAKT7XK8JT3PI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! Cactus Garden at the University of Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113690567-ROMKT0RBFDSJ3J28Q9RA/CurtMom.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! Curt and his Mom, Laura. We got to see lots of familiar faces in Tucson! Curt's parents visited, we met up with our friends' parents who have given us tons of travel tips and we did some hiking with a friend from Seattle! Small world! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113183824-M8Y8I3IZN2R2HQ4D7HYV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! We spent a lot of time at Sabino Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113237444-1133FVRY510ZUL6WMZ62/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! We visited BioSphere2 and toured lots of different biomes all under one roof! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113291034-G77P1IZWBQE3IZGE7S4C/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! Tucson was especially fun because we got to enjoy the city as much as the mountains! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113450892-L0EPIM15KWZ8679B75CX/SabinoCanyon.jpg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! We learned A LOT about the saguaro cactus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459113572682-RPRPG4LJOQ73SQ7H7NLO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! San Xavier Mission. This Catholic mission is more than 300 years old and still in operation on the Tohono O'odham Indian reservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459434917523-68WDOKVTXFWQ2UGE2SYY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite photos of March! We participated in the nighttime observation program at Kitt Peak! They discovered dark matter in the telescope at right! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/3/27/sky-islands-waitis-that-snow-5 monthly 0.5 2016-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459107793315-BFE031IEIFQUI7KK72ET/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Entrance to Madera Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459107857553-DQPHHTHC0KU8TGPQ6PGJ/DSC_0244.jpg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Entrance to Madera Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459107809147-BWHHHOM8CV2GLP0EI0SY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Entrance to Madera Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459107981842-3YVZFFN8NHXH1GTJME19/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Old Baldy Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459108014175-E7UFYKHMU20SSURBXOUZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Old Baldy Trail, Near Bellows Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459107947023-99PVCCMDP3Y6S22D3IVE/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Old Baldy Trail, before Josphine Saddle 7080 ft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459108046163-BVAQQKR830GQ10E4Y4EG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Old Baldy Trail, Between Bellows Spring and Old Baldy Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459108240111-UJ2UTJ3VEU8ERDYAK2SA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Old Baldy Trail, Between Bellows Spring and Old Baldy Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459108073252-CDV9TKYMQXADFGFLOXYH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Old Baldy Trail, Old Baldy Saddle, 8780 ft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459108282402-AT4ANHZOKOJ3V4NC8UDQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! View from Old Baldy Saddle, 8780 ft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111477865-P2TG2WD8CDVM6Q6DZL6T/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Ocotillo were in bloom and everywhere on this hike! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111618428-MOJ1VVCFTMKORKD9Y8Z1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! The trail provided great views of Tucson below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111714925-6ULYLOVJ7VIUNIBH0MRG/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! The rocky landscape of Sabino Canyon is in full effect on Blackett's Ridge trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111998546-4DH5SO3DX6ER24BOAVG2/DSC_0326.jpg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Near the top, we think we found a thistle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112107588-PSP5V7CSS61BIIVMGVXP/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! If anyone knows what this is - please tell us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112334059-RP395665Y7HRB1DJPFCQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Barrel Cactus at San Xavier Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112373473-9TR7PQDX65JDRHDK1Y0K/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Beaver Tail Cactus, San Xavier Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111524709-UR0UTN4FMTOOY6HXHPFJ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Ocotillo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111677811-NQGAM4ONWG42ICSNLBT5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Saguaro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459111764661-KXSSPRXH6GP2XKO326V2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! This trail is fun because you literally come to the end of the trail at 4,300 ft. Unless you are flying, there is no where else to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112017172-CXA0Y5XN0WJQY4FHSEI1/BlackettsRidge_Deadtree.jpg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Brittle Bush (I think that the yellow flower!) near the highest elevation point of the hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112085586-9N4CVJ2XTEGAUO0OG0V1/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Apple Cactus Bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112286278-XNMW8UJYU1FNFUSRY6D8/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Barrel Cactus -like the color variation in the cactus trunk! It's rasta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112410670-7TEUET8FU4TZR70I7G40/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Sky Islands: Flowers and Snow! Not sure what this is! San Xavier Mission http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/3/19/biosphere2 monthly 0.5 2016-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458445958672-38EAN0913GLFUNJDMSW7/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Biosphere2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458445987546-9TSEEX9UA8O3R7VZ0DYO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Biospherians of yesteryear...do you think the coordinated their pose? (One leg bent, people. One leg bent!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458446094388-DNNN38BTA08FCDBLPDGK/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Orville, our guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458446151959-QEI3B0XTOVC9I04MP6VQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! The view from inside Biosphere2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458496751949-LB5BTLKIOJRW4Y99TKNA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! This way to the lung... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458496813918-75W4VPROFVXCFFADP0JA/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! The lung had quite an echo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458496942283-3I6FVWDK8ANZCAOUH27D/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Rainforest biome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497453279-L46663V26C3BGJHCOILX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Mangrove biome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497559234-8WNMQ6J12WUP90MHDGGS/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Desert biome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497731012-NKYV8Z1NI4183L9DNUQY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! LEO - landscape evolution observatory. The newest facility which will be "productive" sometime in 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497188975-OYXQQVDFGNJQLCEMF1S2/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Ocean biome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497347430-H4AT96CMSLUURGIXYJAO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! The "blue barrel" experiment in the Savannah biome helped researchers to identify the tree that could withstand the most "punishment". It's in the Acacia family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497520112-GVN63TW71RP31R6DQA49/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! This Savannah has a basement! (It's in the techno sphere!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497469670-ISLTBSH0QDMUWHRVJDF6/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! Thorn & Shrub biome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458497612760-0C4HVCHIO4W88L4YKNJM/PowerStation.jpg PLACES - Biosphere2 — Where science lives! The Power Station.... not a bad looking set of buildings! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/2/26/our-favorite-images-from-february monthly 0.5 2016-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538396092-9LVRX351N3LTW493A2Q9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Cholla Cactus Garden. Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538437491-8QP6KAUSSC88TPUR0T16/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Rufus takes on Joshua Tree National Park. Geology Tour Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538598448-I12CYRPHSNV2E9XPSVW5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. We were grateful to catch some blooming Joshua Tree's before we left. Black Rock Canyon Campground. Yucca Valley, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538485734-TFVNNHZNTOMZEXZC96SC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Our longest hike at 15.5 miles, also got us to the finish line on our 100 mile hiking goal. Convington Flats, Joshua Tree National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456539426623-JN3OL9WC8SCRH4KZA2KR/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Fog at Point Magu. Malibu, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456539603541-1U1Z4VYZV4VHF5ID94MZ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Etchings of John Samuelson from 1927. We used our compass to find this! Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538543430-DTN4BFQNPPPGSOXWY2YX/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Galetta Meadows, Borrego Springs, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538967342-N0ZVZ7NRAUOPANA5ZR0I/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Salton Sea, CA Where there is decay of all kinds, most notably of fish. The entire "beach" is made up of fish bones and other detritus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456540517068-5HSBPL0XJXSB41Y654NS/Integratron PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Integratron! Landers, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538916397-F42YUR8654EKTSWLHBZT/SalvationMountain.jpg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Salvation Mountain. Niland, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456630878786-8NREFIOAZZBKZHT5F5HC/GARRETSARCH.jpg PLACES - Our favorite images from February. Garrett's Arch, Joshua Tree National Park http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/2/21/march-tuscon-az monthly 0.5 2016-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456110716523-82L75CNO0VCZHAHMI8RD/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - March: Tuscon, AZ http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/2/18/pioneertown-ca monthly 0.5 2016-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845521838-VLIUNIGZMDRXL8CXCYD9/DSCN1540.jpg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Curtis and Rufus on "Mane Street" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845473738-22P5FX369S0E54JZWEEB/DSCN1576.jpg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA The most photographed post office in the US! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845610290-52PKNHD27QUQNVNXWG1D/DSCN1577.jpg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA A little more about about the town... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845498755-Q2ORI4FO8KFJWLDZM279/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Rufus is a good sport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845758386-RJZSH2VY7A9CSE7WJ1BM/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Public Art in a vacant lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845817615-WE90F0U0KL8PNFCXPRNB/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Public Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845932362-AT0WXQ3KPFA0YNAZVVJN/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Public chickens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455846068501-ZLS1BAVJ82AB2B43OQFL/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA This way in... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845730534-QS3QG5JM60K9PBUHSD2M/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Public Art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845846081-KUB8YMD1JK15WVSDEEHT/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Public Art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845951847-O9I62J6F3RHP9FF1BJZW/DSCN1561.jpg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA Public Art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455845984328-P85ILYZF0L7A8O9UYHCO/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Pioneertown, CA This way out... http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/2/16/santa-monica-mountains-pt-magu monthly 0.5 2016-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455671899869-TEK030FXQXM55TZFJDR9/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Trancas Canyon. Rufus enjoying the smell of coastal sage...or something like that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455673276339-CPIAH0OPUB4Z2CF7U07H/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Thornhill-Broome provides campsites directly on the beach...and the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455671954151-VLLMTPDCQFSP8X95DB2E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Fog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455672962067-12LLNNXIK57BWKS536I1/DSCN1470.jpg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Beach! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455672550130-JYIJG8J552M1J5DA6N9G/DSCN1447.jpg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Parrots! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455672190787-DK773SDOT4YZ4OMX91TC/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Serrano Valley Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455672165345-56PQBKPU7SU5MWDB2A6E/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Santa Monica Mountains — Pt Magu Serrano Valley Trail http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/2/10/samuelsons-rocks monthly 0.5 2016-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455164875523-223GBTVIX8CP4PTPP8X1/DSCN1325.jpg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock The sheep are no fools – they kept a firm eye on us until we passed by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455163098843-Q0RQSUHLLGP4SSITMXXJ/Homestead1.jpg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock When we saw this...we figured we has found Samuelson's homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455164156504-Z4NKA7JE6CNJ13P1BU71/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock There are a variety of old metal items around, which may have also been from the homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455163865706-4J420DKZJZW0WKM71T9A/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock Samuelson's Rock is actually a mound of rocks, which you need to explore to find the etchings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455163986060-8MRR6FRSW4645FLGUPYK/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455164039354-TLTO3KRS3Q7LLD1RAD3P/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455164070079-KK5MPLJZY2XF9DZV82KV/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455164008832-Z9ZMRC58TXL2JWBRM6K5/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Samuelson's Rock http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/1/29/2016-itinerary monthly 0.5 2016-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455849053359-OV7E8K87FX3F07PZ51MO/image-asset.png PLACES - 2016 Itinerary http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2016/1/29/our-favorite-images-of-joshua-treeso-far monthly 0.5 2016-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454123563504-WJWZ1W879KJITUUJJOHI/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far Southern Oregon Coast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454124522403-Z26B9ZFRS9UFDK108KUW/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far There is a car that could be out of a MadMax movie driving around Yucca. This isn't it, but it's the one we had our camera ready for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454123721210-GWDMI452XMYHPEKUDD68/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far Bakersfield, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454123764175-UT81JULPHFVRFKPWS05I/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far First day in Joshua Tree National Park. Barker Dam. You can see Joshua Trees at all different stages in their life cycle in the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454124588779-TSCXB7ORMBEOWSE4YDUQ/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far Shields Date Farm in Indio is an interesting place. You can buy lots of things there that have absolutely nothing to do with dates...and it comes complete with a Biblical Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454124901387-C2203Y63RWTQBR1518NH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far Wind farm outside Palm Springs, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454124705289-IADZHDTYWIKBR4ET9E9Z/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far Low-light photography has been our greatest challenge. We have learned SO MUCH about our cameras in the process though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454124938877-WTBPE4S9FSF407BWE0GH/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far When the circus comes to town...you go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454125067947-P5SS04MJTMCKZ0FZ8TXY/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far 49 Palms Oasis, Joshua Tree National Park. We really enjoyed the dash of color we found on this trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454124997224-T5WT1HGQ3WM6OL0H1C3M/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Our favorite images...so far Bighorn Sheep. 49 Palm Oasis, Joshua Tree National Park, CA http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/2015/12/25/joshua-tree-ca monthly 0.5 2016-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1451079713144-QR0FJYI4J5ROQ3QJKF80/image-asset.jpeg PLACES - Jan-Feb: Joshua Tree, CA http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/category/Arizona monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/category/Places monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Arches monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Tucson monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Canyon+of+the+Ancients monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Biosphere2 monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Riordan+Mansion monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Page monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Joshua+Tree monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Utah monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Samuelson%27s+Rock monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Thomas+Jefferson monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/civil+rights monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Itinerary monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Horseshoe+Bend monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Pueblos monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Pioneertown monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Camping monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Arizona monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Mesa++Verde monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Coronado+National+Forest monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Great+Smoky+Mountains monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Grand+Canyon monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Joshua+Tree+National+Park monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Nashville monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/California monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Flagstaff monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Antelope+Canyon monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Canyonlands monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Tuscon monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Hiking monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Photography monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Santa+Fe monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Hovenweep monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/National+Parks monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/New+Mexico monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Sunset+Crater+National+Park monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Texas monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Los+Alamos monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/TEXAS monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Los+Angeles monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Asheville monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/places-posts/tag/Virginia monthly 0.5 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-1 daily 0.75 2018-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1526408761934-FRRU1OL9C4M71ZADBCVZ/DSC_0302.jpg Images - RIP Rufus Hirsch Rufus at the Grand Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1526408761934-FRRU1OL9C4M71ZADBCVZ/DSC_0302.jpg Images - RIP Rufus Hirsch Rufus at the Grand Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511046536874-16U5CNT3GI4MP9U05MG2/DSC_3467.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 322: St. George Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511046454146-78OKSABTZ5FCVTCKTPDV/DSC_3128.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 290: Austin, TX East Austin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1511046218037-4DNN87ZLMUK37BSYIYU8/DSC_3206.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 248: Remember the Alamo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506205543333-QYPA85QYUHKZOAV4R2QR/20170923_111453.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 266: Reimers Ranch Location: Travis County, TX Hot hiking today at Reimers Ranch Park, in Travis County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506205466431-BWC11GTL8RASEQ57Z7UW/20170922_101309.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 265: That's a pool! Location: Barton Springs Pool, Austin Texas. This three-acre pool is spring-fed and sits right in the city. Fun fact, it's one of two spring-fed pools in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506204856456-1JHH5KNQAO3S88R7HTTX/DSC_3125.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 260: Lone Star Location: Texas State Capitol The building is impressive — there are stars everywhere. Carved into the chairs, on the door knobs, in the floors — the door hinges even say: Texas State Capitol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506204705642-H47OOIHPVJ8VK49O1ZLQ/DSC_3119.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 259: Austin Keeps it Real Location: The Contemporary, Austin, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506204440721-0KG54JO7X21QYU3NVP7L/DSC_3023.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 253: LBJ Presidential Library Location: Austin, TX Among many other accomplishments, LBJ founded the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and NPR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506203669049-YGZ4KPPXX6EFY2ONMUSB/IMG_3040.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 247: Detour to Santa Barabara Location: East Beach, Santa Barbara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506203721594-NH9SSJSJ40KRN5WQ151D/IMG_3051.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 248: Ca-kaw! Ca-kaw! Location: East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506203324493-WU53L3K1TD2EH28R0XYG/DSC_2945.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 242: The Swag Location: Cataloochee Trail, Great Smoky National Park The Swag is an awfully nice hotel in the middle of the forest, that allows hikers take a peak at the view from their grounds. We were hikers, not guests. (A night is about $400).     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1506203531718-VHTFLN79VH3NJD2LE54Y/DSC_2962.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day: 242: Road Sign Location: Cataloochee Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Cherokee that lived in the area used to bend saplings like this to use them as a marker to signal the desired direction to take on the trail.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1503173444559-TWN5A0NE9JXSEKIU6W28/DSC_2643.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 231: North Carolina - again! Location: Waynesville, NC Hemphill Road Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1502397767857-1CCM349DUHN99T4J5INA/DSC_2256.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 222: It's a monster! Location: Mt Gretna, PA We've been watching this grow over our six weeks in Gretna. It's now over two feet across! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1501634366916-WS6SK2KXMNRUVSDJSRQG/DSC_1456.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 201: The least populated locality in PA Location: Centralia, PA An underground coal fire started in Centralia in 1962 — and continues to burn today. All the homes but a few were taken under eminent domain. As of 2013, 7 people lived in the town, which once had a population of 1,000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1501634049702-IW9QZ4WBPPSH6EMOJ741/DSC_1431.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 200: Promised Land Location: Promised Land State Park, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1501633981812-AXA0U431HTACDGHXS0SK/DSC_1441.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 199: Ru goes camping Location: Promised Land State Park, PA (Poconos) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1501009637764-USJV72OOY1V3HVNR419F/IMG_2901.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 195: Butterflies! Location: Governor Dick, Mount Gretna, PA On a short hike, I was pleasantly surprised to come upon a field of wildflowers and lots of butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1501633793023-NLHEOF9M3VL17SZZF2DX/DSC_1388.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 187: Old Guys Rule Location: Mount Gretna, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500320942807-07OARF5NVHRXCE8N78Z7/DSC_1361.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 187: Dad goes native! Location: Lancaster, PA Shoofly Pie and a new straw hat. There's a reason Wendy's Dad has a smile on his face! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500320765813-H2Y635EEJD4H6F7NJQKO/IMG_2864+%281%29.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 186 : Back at it again! Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area We haven't been hiking in two-weeks, it was great to be back at it particularly given the bounty of wildflowers that were on hand to greet us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500322312857-IH2BGAC15COR7VGK88DY/DSC_1246.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 173: Here me roar! Location: Alpaca Farm, Roscoe, NY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500322432525-5ZCVT5YFCRLGYV5Y88EQ/DSC_0995.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 172: Woodstock! Location: Bethel Woods — Bethel, New York https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500322103497-C5RREXME29CDJ0PZ1VMM/DSC_1079.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 171: New York Neighbors! Location: Calicoon, NY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500322611027-7FPN6PYM4Q0XI6K5Z884/DSC_0841.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 168: Philadelphia! Location: Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1500138590465-IROR9M8A8BP34UJEZWLP/IMG_2763.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 160: Joshua Tree (Tour!) Location: Washington DC We relived some memories from last year's stay near Joshua Tree National Park, while also reliving memories from high school when the U2 Joshua Tree album came out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497201821501-OBDN6CAOAWOPW6EYPBRA/DSC_0641.jpg Images - Day 151: Maiden Voyage! Location: Colonial Beach, VA We bought a kayak! We are going to be near water for the rest of the year, so we figured, why not?   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497053289692-H8YEBH56300G68BPBT3A/DSC_0482.jpg Images - Day 149: Waitin' on the Parade Location: Colonial Beach, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1497053246967-0XQK17CS13Y3CPG4KWZ7/DSC_0419.jpg Images - Day 147: Carnival! Location: Colonial Beach, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1495287389656-JKQ366Z0NX4HYVR1ARMJ/DSC_0314.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 139 : Colonial Beach, VA There are still signs of the area's hey day(s) around, from Victorian vacation homes, to small hotels like these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1495287834429-525F768NK1OXJ72FSB5B/DSC_0306.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 133: Colonial Beach Colonial Beach was founded in 1892. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1495287321899-7GZRFJXVQUD9TN7NJ46Z/DSC_0263.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 126: Colonial Beach, VA Cancel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493656606749-U55ZAWH964PFXX017WK8/DSC_0242.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 119: DC Location: Washington DC Sculpture Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1493656797382-ZK36ROIQLQQQIUZCUA2J/DSC_0161.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 118: People's Climate March Location: Washington DC 200,000 marched for climate, jobs & justice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1492379084529-60EX5FZXVM362CLWDAZJ/DSC_9580.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 107: Easter! Location: Davy Crockett State Park, Lawrencberg, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1492378969301-O9WQ03QWC0GGWN0DIURJ/DSC_9689.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 106: Alabama! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1492378910323-YUJBXSSYM2TDIG0KP6G3/DSC_9739.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 105: Rufus! Location: Natchez Trace Trail, TN   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1492378435902-319NR3F9U3SL1MFD857D/DSC_9526.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 98: Cherry Blossom Fest Location: Nashville, TN Tea Ceremony. (Nissan has a regional headquarters nearby. It was a big festival.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1492378678706-1KUWG3MVPTB6D8IUZ4YO/DSC_9573.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 92: Music City USA Location: Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1492378375976-O0406NEXLVVF3AA3IXT8/DSC_9563.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 91: April Fools Location: Bells Bend Park, Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490636514736-M2XFUPODUG8CNKLP3DLL/DSC_9241.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 84: Hatch Show Print Location: Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1490636432776-LJ8ZQCBOA0662FUAHN5A/20170320_205337.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 79: The Ryman Location: Regina Spektor at the Ryman, Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489837916957-M8MPQQJQGOXUADD1PGV9/DSC_9048.jpg Images - YR 2 Day 76: Johnny Cash Museum Location: Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1483827121715-I8QEBZVBRGC5XRMAFJGG/DSC_7330.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 8: Where the 1% live. Location: Alys Beach, planned community along 30A. Between Panama City Beach (where we are) and Destin along county road 30A there are a fair number of tony planned communities...you kinda feel like you are driving through a movie set. What's great for us is there are loads of state parks nearby. We can live large without paying the price! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1484007139265-RLJ8V45TO8UW0GKCTKJH/DSC_7415.jpg Images - Yr 2 Day 9: Officially Floridian http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-day-3460 daily 0.75 2016-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457321606789-9UQ1QFLIB8VR4E8RLDRP/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 60: Seattle! Location: Greenlake/Seattle, Wa Spring has sprung in Seattle...and the patter of showers, sun, downpour, sun, mist, showers was in full effect today! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457281626087-KE0AJMJN6U3LX5EBQH68/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 59: Seattle! Location: Greenlake - Seattle, WA Got a little sunshine today...which is a rare gift in March in Seattle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457135711623-TLY4Z5YHM5SQTZLHVF36/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 58: Seattle! Location: Aurora & Denny, Seattle WA Wendy is working on a teacher's certification for a type meditation called Yoga Nidra. As it happens, the best place to take one of the required trainings turned out to be back in Seattle. In March! She was greeted by wind & rain. Nice to be back ?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457059320917-BIQ0Z147P56PP4CWJPZR/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 56: Work Day! Location: Vista Del Monte, Tucson, Az Another house in the neighborhood - Joshua Tree meets Tucson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456953167991-8ON9DZINFJOA2RMDQU1C/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 55: Unpacking! Location: Tuscon, AZ We are staying in the Vista Del Monte - which the signs report is a "get back to basics" neighborhood. Sounds like our kind of place.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456888469137-TPNV5QKNE3PNYK1K47GA/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 54: Arizona here we come! Location: I-10 California/Arizona Border It's 85F and gas only costs $1.30 a gallon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456703371906-6FD1AVD1GSOLEDLNB7Y8/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 52: Packing! Location: Joshua Tree National Park We did a brief walk through Black Rock Canyon this AM to take some last minute photos of the blooms, of which there are more and more each day. We'll spend most of the day packing and getting ready to head out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456628446167-NEC7002GI2B8ATAQCYOA/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 51: Garrett's Arch Location: Joshua Tree National Park We had fun using our compass and landmarks to find our way to Joshua Tree National Parks' highest rock arch! Look for Curtis climbing towards the arch - it gives you a sense of how big and high the arch is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456538154455-EDMDAFEGYXVPHM04DE6L/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 50: Work Day! Location: Joshua Tree National Park Moonrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456455264449-1PAU0OQ6OQUO7HADC5RB/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 49: Integratron - Take 2! Location: Integratron; Landers, CA We went back for another soundbath at the Integratron today. Last time Curt's experience was interrupted by snoring of another bather. Today was even worse! Everyone was sawing logs. Oh well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456367935526-DR7NEH8SEDXMZV8ZU295/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 48: Camping! Location: Joshua Tree National Park Hard to believe, but this was our first overnight in the park. We had been hoping for warmer weather, because the Vanagon doesn't have a heater. Unfortunately, it went down to 32 last night!! Oh...so...COLD. But, we got to watch the sun and moon rise and set over the rocks by Arch Trail. Not bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456367726063-43H84RJBDI1210R2B1FM/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 48: 100 miles! Location: Joshua Tree National Park We picked up our 100 miles sticker from the Ranger's office today. It took a little convincing that we had, actually, hiked 100 miles. No worries - we had documentation! The sticker has place of honor as the only sticker on the Vanagon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456192337549-TXEDTV44HGQAUQ1F7CAX/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 47: Wind Storm! Photo Location: Highway 86 Wendy got caught up on a windstorm on a run this morning. It didn't look quite like this photo (we got caught in this storm a few weeks back), but she was eating dirt by the time she got home. Desert living at its best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456113494590-KJ3P29QGGNAWDZB33JJP/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 46: Moon over Ryan Mountain! Location: Joshua Tree National Park, CA We were quite pleased to turn around after watching the sunset to find the moon peaking out over Ryan Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456113267764-40YPDYV1AYO6F5UGZ1K1/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 46: Arch Rock Trail! Location: Joshua Tree National Park, CA Recovering from our 15 miles hike yesterday, we spent the afternoon taking photos throughout the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1456086499777-D6VKQD0WEO3WGZKGQEWQ/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 45: Actual Blooms! Location: Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National park We saw some full blooms today on our hike. Most were in lower elevation areas near the campground. (Curt got a new filter for his Go Pro - his pictures look great even in bright sun!!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455937932577-6H0UQI118O7SK67WO6G4/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 44: Blooms Begin! Location: Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park We will miss the major bloom season in the area, which happens in March. However, there are some early signs that we might catch a few blooms before we leave in about 10 days. Joshua Trees (pictured) are getting close in Black Rock Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455850018135-4HW7YN9LSIIPMT2644OY/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 44: Pioneertown, CA! Location: Pioneertown, CA Located about 10 minutes from 'our' house, this is a small town created for the movies back in the 1940s. There are private houses mixed in with old western sets on "Mane" street. We found the public art project and the beautiful drive to and from were perhaps the best parts of the visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455767497926-YADIFXDL7IP0M5FQPNBY/DSCN1523.jpg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 43: Lost Horse Mine Location: Lost Horse Mine, Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park has a number of sites that reflect the ranching and mining that took place in the area before it became a national monument. This is one example— a gold mine that was in operation from 1893-1908. It sits up on a hill about 2-3 miles from a main road. It's now surrounded by chain-link fence, both for safety and preservation. Just this week, the park closed another site called "The Castle" (there are no maps to it, you just have to find it !) because artifacts on the site had been stolen by visitors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455674894322-OXWTCO64DG30BQ5Q4BZW/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Say 42: Work Day! Photo Location: Salton Sea, CA The 'sand' at Salton Sea is made up of fish bones...the closer you get to the water the deeper and bigger the 'sand' gets. It's really quite something! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455582370518-E2YYLVBJKRGAIM16EPOQ/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 41: Whoops! Location: Yucca Valley, CA I wish there was a good story behind this — sadly, there's not. The camera fell off our makeshift shelf (aka rubbermaid bin) onto a tile floor. I'm hoping the lens filter did it's job, but it's wedged on so I can't really tell. Time to call in the professionals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455506751524-BLSEEV3CDYZ1727ZXY7C/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 40: Malibu! Location: Point Magu State Park, Sycamore Canyon Campground Fog rolls in late in these parts - each morning at 9am the sun disappeared and the campground and beach got socked in until the afternoon. It was rather unexpected! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455507482758-Y6QK19FP6GGQSEYLEH6E/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 39: Malibu! Location: Point Magu State Park, Sycamore Canyon Campground, Malibu, CA Rufus hates the beach. Curt has been dreaming of sitting on the beach. So we compromised and sat back in the grass.     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455506402348-1ZWPQHCDNIW7F2U8ULFT/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 38: Malibu! Location: Zuma-Trancas Canyons, Malibu, CA This may have been Rufus' last major hike. It was HOT and the elevation was a bit too much for her. We took lots of breaks, but as is indicated in her facial expression in this picture - she was not very pleased with me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455252958083-FZKB83CFUYYWG018MXMA/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 37: Work Day! Location: Salton Sea, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455163527295-RBQTGIYM6R1TEJI4UTS6/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 36: Samuelson's Rock Location: Samuelson's Rock, Quail Springs, Joshua Tree National Park Samuelson was a Swedish immigrant who had very firm ideas about nature, god and income inequality. He etched them on rocks around his homestead in 1927. We felt lucky to see them on our hike today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1455069192049-HT2KWIHA6BBH3T4AAE8G/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 35: Work Day! Photo Location: Octotillo Wells, CA - Vehicle Recreation Area. On our way to Anza-Borrego we had our first experience with a vehicle recreation area. We were driving along and suddenly, ATV's and motorbikes were everywhere — as were RVs parked deep within the rock formations. Who knew such places existed?! Sadly, the green smoke visible in this picture was to signal a med-flight helicopter. Not a sport without it's dangers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1454985538942-9BPUR7MYMZTIFPPI84OQ/image-asset.jpeg Images: Days 34-60 - Day 34: Work Day! Location: Anza Borrego State Park, Borrego Springs, CA If you believe everything you overhear at a state park...the only palm trees that are native to California are those with long skirts, like those shown in this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457555747101-2JMTWEM7Q2T5SRJM3NVE/cactus5.jpg Images: Days 34-60 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-days-6190 daily 0.75 2016-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460086037885-7MYMIRP9V4VORTWGKLG7/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 90: Boynton Canyon! Location: Cococino National Forest, Red Rock District, Sedona, AZ First spot of cloudy weather in a long time, for this 6 mile hike! This was a pretty hike, but revealed how commercialized Sedona is. There were helicopter tours overhead and jeeps everywhere. Still, it's quite beautiful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460225071070-N99YLQ4YGVBZCEF5GPLZ/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 89: Jake Shimabukuro! Location: Yavapi College, Prescott, AZ We saw Jake Shimabukuro — ukulele phenom— last night. In the event you haven't hear of him, watch this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459892312795-L14F439ALRYK74BUGTJ7/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 88: Work Day! Location: Refrigorator at our Munds Park House We are thinking about tattooing the alarm instructions on our wrists, because there is no way we will remember them. So, wait...was 3 seconds on 6 seconds off and attack or an all clear? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459891945392-EJNMS4V8JNUX42H98HIR/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 87: Work Day! Location: Montezuma's Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459728012337-83JFLFQY66ENWHW8D43A/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 86: Montezuma's Castle! Location: Montezuma's Castle National Monument A cliff dwelling that was inhabited between 1,100 and 1,400s and which became an National Monument in 1901. It has nothing to do with Montezuma, but we've kept the name. The park closed the actual dwelling to visitors in 1950 due to deterioration of the structure, which has five stories and twenty rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459727780006-KO1TST16DI81WM7DDWCC/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 85: Altitude Adjustment! Location: Cococino National Forest, Munds Park Munds Park is a mile-high, and we found out we are among the 25% of the population affected by the altitude. Lots of water, a little exercise and a nap all helped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459727651175-A4RPL91VC7MED0E4NNYO/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 84: Headed North! Location: Sunset Point Rest Stop, Rt 17 N, Arizona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459727526538-OPCAPWU290MJDEKSHLPN/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 83: Packing! Location: Kitt Peak National Observatory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459434844583-4CMALSSD6OUTP84F26Y7/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 82: Kitt Peak! Location: Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tohono O'odham Nation. We took part in the nighttime observation program at Kitt Peak tonight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459266014338-PCU8U5TND54T2PCIBFHA/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 81: Work Day! Location: Titan Missile National Landmark; Sahuarita, Arizona Things were different in the 60s! They put up fake radiation warning signs around the amateur radio tour near the titan missile base, to "keep curious people away". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459265831588-BI5ZCMQAVAYHBQ6P1PHR/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 80: Phone Line Trail! Location: Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest Curt's Mom did a fabulous job on the 4.1 mile Phone Line trail! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459112951666-RGKTYOV546FAJGGCYQ6J/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 79: Easter! Location: San Xavier Mission Barrel Cactus at the San Xavier Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1459041218195-EKSRXS322HD0L044QVPN/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 78: Madera Canyon! Location: Madera Canyon, Coronado National Forest Wait? Where did the desert go? An hour south of Tucson we found pine trees...and even snow! This 8 miles hike took us to 8200ft! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458951152833-4VFXS7ZKPQ1KLAL9SSVK/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 77: Center for Creative Photography! Location: University of Arizona, Tucson Az. This photo is by Graciela Iturbide. We visited the Center for Creative Photography, which focuses on acquisition of full archives of significant photographers, research and teaching about the art of photography. The exhibition space is small, but the current exhibition is a celebration of the center's 40 year anniversary. So we got to see A LOT! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458950575682-SBZONDPSOLA1YQHQLIC4/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 77: Saguaro Bloom! Location: Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountains Got to visit with a friend from Seattle today and saw my first Saguaro bloom! It's not the best shot, but we both got cactus all over us and didn't dare go back to try again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458783653323-1665EQCQ29PZGF7YOOYP/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 76: Work Day! Location: San Xavier Mission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458702647792-NWHJNT4062V4X0KI2XMQ/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 75: San Xavier Mission! Location: San Xavier Mission The Mission dates back to the 1700's and was previously part of New Spain and then Mexico. It became part of the United States in 1854. Throughout this time, the mission has served the Wa:k O’odham people, who are part of the Tohono O’odham Nation, whose ancestors have lived in the area for the last 10,000 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458702803745-R083R2SU9OMVI4CS8SEY/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 75: San Xavier Mission! Location: San Xavier MIssion. Ohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation The chapel had so many lit candles in it, a burst of hot air hit you on entry. It was like a campfire. This photo shows about 1/16th of all the candles in the room! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458606662237-783EOYT0NT9IV196976Q/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 74: First Cactus Bloom! Location: Blackett's Ridge, Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest We saw 1 and only 1 cactus bloom on our hike today. We are hopeful to see more before we leave next week! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458607428013-NVF4WQGM6GLVUZ3KYLKZ/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 74: Blackett's Ridge ! Location: Sabino Canyon/Coronado National Forest   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458606863387-6W77B8BD54R0BXCRDW8G/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 74: Ocotillo in Bloom! Location: Blackett's Ridge Trail, Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest Ocotillo is a shrub that likes rocky, well drained areas. It can live to be between 60-100 years old. It was blooming everywhere on our hike today! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458524889583-57FEZIE4M26CHQG59JI1/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 73: Bike Ride! Location: Loop Path, Tucson AZ First bike ride in over 4 years! Took advantage of the Loop Path, that offers over 100 miles of trails in and around Tucson!     https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458498093776-OI9GX06DD5JVNDP6BAKO/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 72: Biosphere2! Location: Oracle, AZ Biosphere2 is a research facility outside of Tucson, now run by University of Arizona. But it was once host to "biospherians" hoping to learn how to live on other planets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458396354678-5E06RZZY6AEBGE98JWDE/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 71: A Family Affair! Location: Saguaro National Park, Loop Drive Curt and his Mom take in the sunset! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458396644301-6EFU2UGQSQ4BF5MHE03N/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 71: Sunset! Location: Saguaro National Park, Loop Drive Got my lens fixed and some new filters - but haven't yet bought the filters for sunset. We will work on it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458270118446-HYIJJ2L0C43RNXLELJXZ/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 70: Rasta Cactus! Location: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area; Coronado National Forest A big fan of reggae music in high school, Wendy's wardrobe was no stranger to red, green and yellow color combinations. So you can imagine her excitement to see a Rasta cactus on the trail today!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458269884769-K5BJ8ASWJX1Y416YK3R5/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 70: Nice view! Location: Coronado National Forest. Blackett's Ridge Trail Nice view from 4183 FT! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458135771401-BS4MXJQ3XGE8EMEIGZ3L/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 69: Work Day! Location: Downtown Tucson, AZ Acacia Tree - we had to look it up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1458057204546-HSF5NWD8ZLFRTP9EBLM8/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 68: Work Day! Location: Saguaro National Park -Tucson, AZ This is the weirdest looking cactus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457909338116-OQWT84SM2OCYLP5S2LZ2/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 67: Cactus Forest Location: Saguaro National Park, Tucson AZ Short hike today in the cactus forest. The sun was bright and hot- our pictures didn't do it justice! We'll aim to go in more pleasing light in the future (for the sake of both our comfort and our photos!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457909433285-VDWDLSUYQWJBXAL4DL36/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 67: Cactus Forest! Location: Saguaro National Park, Tucson AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457836658201-ST6HJPZM4AP4HN2E92RK/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 66: Downtown Tucson! Location: Downtown Tucson, AZ We decided to do an urban hike today and took in some of the old signs - of which there were many - around downtown Tucson. There was an airshow at the Air Force base... so we also got to see the Thunderbirds do their thing over the skies of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457836494956-00TI5MG1WXDCE2R5L2W6/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 65: Work Day! Location: Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest .Tucson, AZ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457656258141-97SF1A12NCRXEVHWK0UM/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 64: Sabino Canyon! Location: Seven Falls Trail, Sabino Canyon, Coronado National Forest First hike in 10 days. It was hot! hot! hot! but we were glad to be out in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457555388933-U4MBYYDPW4Q3MS5AO221/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 62: Kitt Peak Cancelled! Location: Somewhere above Tuscon, AZ We were supposed to be looking up at the sky today at Kitt Peak National Observatory, but our sky gazing tour was cancelled due to weather. We'll try again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1457555155254-DBWWAFA9KBZWEC8HLN3O/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 61-90 - Day 61: See ya, Seattle! Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Three walls of Pearl Jam concert posters are part of an exhibit at the airport. Who knew there were so many!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460601648077-8U75FGIX9TDK6LRKOFYK/DarkMatter.jpg Images Days 61-90 http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-days-91140 daily 0.75 2016-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464911889671-2Y3DE8ISYXR609L6G167/DSC_0376.jpg Images Days 91-140 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464556114621-3C2OOMDIA7KLH581F4JS/DSC_0044.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 140: Century Plant! Location: Sedona, AZ After months of seeing only dead ones, we finally got to see a century plant (aka Agave) in bloom. There were about 10 on our hike today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464482393393-OPDZ196XRB3QQTD9LBKG/DSC_0289.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 139: Workin! There is such a wide range of elevation around Flagstaff, we run into cactus blooming at some point on most of our hikes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464481603939-TZIGN24NBBK1RF1BYQ7H/DSC_0344.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 138: Katsina Doll! We bought a Hopi Katsina (Kachina) doll and we are in love! It's depicts the symbiotic story of the paralyzed Tuhavi and the blind Mundman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464203522928-7J5VJBGD0Z2YLO4X158J/IMG_2052.JPG Images Days 91-140 - Day 136: Forest Fire! Location: Munds Park We are learning all about forest fires during our final days here. We have 3 fires in the area, started by lightening. They are being managed and are expected to burn 21,000 acres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463959716311-TF0ZWQIIJIJPHKT1XR0X/DSC_0714.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 134: Birthday at the Canyon! Location: Grand Canyon South Rim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463583311281-0XUXYCM652XJRIWGC6VU/DSC_0057.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 130: Workin! Location: Antelope Canyon, Page AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463366602699-YBEZQT6CKDG13NNUSWHV/DSC_0019.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 127: Horseshoe Bend Location: Page, AZ I thought the specks in the sky was dirt on my lens...but they are birds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1463062484517-NG7VRVKR81ZUGC9DU3EH/DSC_0107.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 124: Workin, Workin, Workin! Location: Arcosanti, AZ There was a photo shoot underway the day we visited Arcosanti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462327103000-3HBLUIWXFCL9TG09ZQ3H/DSC_0173.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 116: Arcosanti! Location: Arcosanti, AZ An experimental community with experimental architecture -- seems to now be past it's prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462326798579-ZJ2GTT60XJQS81101VT0/DSC_0076.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 115: Rooster! Location: Cottonwood, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462326196060-XHFQZ27WWE9HGJSGE4HP/DSC_0017.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 115: Sedona! Location: Sedona, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462326030078-XE5A0GV43RJZXZT1QQN0/IMG_1999.JPG Images Days 91-140 - Day 114: May Day! Location: Flagstaff, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462060067785-QRQPLVJSKBBWVLH3DDLE/DSC_0058.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 113: Cloudy Day at the Canyon Location: Mojave Point Lookout, Hermit's Rest Road, Grand Canyon, AZ We had fog, sleet and rain on our tour this morning...it just made the view more interesting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1462059914413-ZYVUVXRDV3JZGF1ZIAJL/Sunset1.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 112: Grand Canyon! Location: Yavapai Geological Museum, Grand Canyon Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461883546866-G58P2EFZC02KYMYI3HLA/DSC_0305.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 111: Riordan Mansion Location: Flagstaff, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461851366749-4HMH6FJLEPQP9UV2E33U/MomDad.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 110: Tour Guide! Location: Wupatki National Monument, Flagstaff Wendy's Mom & Dad are in town for a visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461851101500-E567IP35PQB24L0YPMSB/IMG_0022.JPG Images Days 91-140 - Day 107: Camping in Sedona Location: Cave Springs Campground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461278942467-26LG262POHOO0D26R2US/prince.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 104: Celebrating the One and Only Location: Munds Park, AZ Sad to lose but so grateful for the gift of Prince Rogers Nelson. Crucial! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461278840535-1ZVI3YP4MHTTYZTTDRID/Squirell.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 103: Squirrel? Location: Munds Park, AZ Who knew, these long-eared squirrels - Abert - are native to Ponderosa Pine forests. They are the LEAST skittish squirrels we have ever comes across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461031551576-SQDWDW6HXXFQBN68NATZ/DSC_0420.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 101: Jeep Crossing! Location: Soldier's Pass Trail We've had to wait for bikes and horses on the trail before, but this is our first experience with Jeeps! They are considering restricting Jeeps on the trail to 12 permits a day... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1461031439107-YOLECCZPFPQ0OSBBSKCE/DSC_0324.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 100: Red Rocks! Location: Brins Mesa, Sedona, AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460847084111-E62RCSO90SL61XIRWXUA/IMG_1929.JPG Images Days 91-140 - Day 99: Snow! Location: Munds Park, AZ Just a dusting..but, STILL! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460844331705-3QSVW6U5YASJWP2LJVS6/DSC_0233.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 97: Work Day! Location: Sunset Crater, Flagstaff AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460601368694-DG4KZOERDXEY572DEU9O/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 91-140 - Day 96: Lava Flows! Location: Sunset Crater National Park, Flagstaff AZ We went back to Sunset Crater, without Rufus this time, and took advantage of some of the hiking available at the park. It's a delicate landscape and since the early 1970's hiking has been restricted to a few trails, due to long term damage caused by visitors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460597091527-8S7P63GTHFO6XSTOXGUY/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 91-140 - Day 95: Work Day! Location: Coconino National Forest We tried doing the San Francisco peaks loop, which includes taking a variety of forest roads. We abandoned the effort after we hit deep ruts...we were driving an '03 Honda Civic afterall! But we took a bit of time to enjoy the forest before heading back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460596981204-RZ41TYPKHMGI321D9VPE/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 91-140 - Day 94: Work Day! Location: Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater Loop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460328754661-9PF81H15USNBMUYU2LMQ/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 91-140 - Day 93: Sunset Crater Location: Sunset Crater National Park As we drove around this park, Curt kept repeating, "This thing must've just blown it's top!" The area covered by ash and lava is extensive. We didn't have a chance to hike to the top of the crater when we visited, but have it on our list of things to do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460256843249-F5V6ZA9U5991VSBFCGFE/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 91-140 - DAY 92: Wupatki National Monument Location: Wukoki Pueblo Ruin, Wupatki National Monument (outside Flagstaff, AZ Pictured is a structure more than 800 years old, built and used by people of the Ansazi culture. It's located in the Wupatki National Monument. We did the 35 mile loop that connects this monument to the Sunset crater - a volcano that erupted 900 years ago. We'll definitely make a return trip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1460225167697-32PU6ULVZTILGCKID5RH/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 91-140 - Day 91: Work Day & Hail!? Location: Sedona, AZ This is a picture from earlier in the week...today the skies opened for our first experience with rain (and hail!) in 8 weeks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464482280016-P0OCLB5CZVLTKBPKFF4J/DSC_0324.jpg Images Days 91-140 - Day 137: Mt. Elden Lookout! Steep...with a smattering of sleet... but great views! http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-days-141243 daily 0.75 2016-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485877977329-3UI7UEU0MRS8PURVZ30U/DSC_0969.jpg Images Days 142-228 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473040418047-R8SQZ7W3FQAI9CCQKEDA/DSC_3530.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 228: Goodbye West Texas Location: Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472332798077-PROZACCM9JNL2W8PAW6H/DSC_3679.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 223: Brain Depository Location: Fort Davis, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1472143651323-QP3FV2P4QEWEAAYT5MBN/IMG_2283.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 221: Our Nemesis! Location: Marfa, TX The train runs straight through the center of town, which makes it hard to escape. But, our house sits right next to the track. It is not subtle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471815566057-UT4YVVSSZCAK4XY92M50/DSC_3226.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 217: Bird Watching! Location: Davis Mountains State Park, TX The park has several areas with viewing stations where they put all kinds of bird seed and food. You could stay and watch for hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471814788429-JQ00IT81MCJFRV0R2KM3/DSC_2617.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 215: Marfa, TX Location: Fire House, Marfa TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471814518768-FL82KPNMWFYJQDAZEAM3/DSC_3104.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 211: Ghost Town of Shafter Location: Shafter, TX former Silver Mining capital of Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471209295180-7EHY7XRHMXWHMSCN2YX7/image-asset.jpeg Images Days 142-228 - Day 210: (Just) North of the Border Location: Rio Grande, Big Bend Ranch State Park, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471092232814-G1CY4XRKRHQDX0WEGHCN/DSC_2671.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 208: Monsoon Season! Location: W El Paso St, Marfa TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1471091976015-9MR0BQOVG9U1CU07IYNX/DSC_2630.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 203: Downtown Marfa Location: Marfa, TX Courthouse   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1470532667114-RI9PEL7L8W0LZX99JYRJ/DSC_2535.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 201: Fort Davis Location: Fort Davis, TX The row of buildings is the officer's quarters, which were built on magnetic north. The outlines of the foundations are the first infantryman's quarters, which were built to true north. In the mid-to-late 19th century this fort was responsible for maintaining safety of the mail and passengers along the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1470532378636-Z3C6N7YU8Y97I2BO41UJ/DSC_2458.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 197: Marfa TX Location: Highway 90 outside of Marfa, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469932406848-LWAZJ6KIR0BF1SXJ6AJF/DSC_2443.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 195: Meet the Neighbors Location: Cortez, CO We stopped off on the side of the road to take some shots of the sheep...and happened to park right in front of the mailbox of Art. He was kind enough to invite us in to take some pictures of his "pets". Cows, calves, sheep, geese, turkeys...there was a lot going on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469571588378-QELTH1P0B6V25DLH89ZC/DSC_2053.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 189: Twilight Tour of Cliff Palace Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Cliff Palace Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in the United States if is over 200 ft wide, but some 150 rooms. This is a picture of our Ranger guide, David Night Eagle, a Lakota who also makes flutes. He announced our presence to the ancestors at the begging and thanked them for their hospitality at end of the tour with a song...it was really very cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469571394948-DLVOESZFRX8FX9HFBWUT/DSC_1611.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 186: Sand Canyon/ Rock Creek Trail Location: Canyon of the Ancients, Sand Canyon, Cortez, CO We didn't see any pueblos on this hike, but our eyes are those of the novice, so we might have walked right by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1469571250074-RXHXJB1RVKOZMTWHLOIU/DSC_1336.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 184: Hovenweep Location: Hovenweep National Monument We camped here for one not...not fully realizing that it would be so much hotter than Cortez. Whoops! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468675986687-MSO42UCSVFJ238SIMQKD/DSC_1118.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 182: Behind the scenes tour! Location: Ansazi Hertigage Center. Delores, CO. We went behind the "Do Not Enter - Employees Only" doors at this BLM museum and research center. The center was created in the 80's as part of a massive effort to conserve artifacts 126 pueblo and ranch town sites before they were flooded for a reservoir. It was a great tour. This is a pic of bracelets made of clam shells...the shells were traded into the area. They are believed to have been brought from the Gulf Coast of Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468675421576-ZEADBR5BH87A52XGSO1F/DSC_0887.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 179: Arches Location: Arches National Park. Double Arch in Windows section. One of the busiest in the National Parks system. It was cool, but perhaps a little bit overhyped? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468180004869-JXGOBEKCNWMI5BLYOXD4/DSC_0690.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 177: Canyon of the Ancients Location: Sand Canyon Trail, Canyon of the Ancients. There are about 1,400 documented ruins on this trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1468021683503-XB4DCJOFXNGNB49VW9CF/IMG_2157.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 175: Country Roads Location: Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Colorado Visiting this monument requires driving for a few hours on backroads; some with views similar to the painted desert, others which display the full power of irrigation! Wendy forgot her good camera, so we only captured a small part of what we saw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467907226022-JBWQM771QKVPR81PUK7O/DSC_0445.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 178: Work Day Location: Cortez, CO Rufus (and truthfully Wendy & Curtis) are taking full advantage of the numerous public parks in Cortez. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467670975662-66U887OQVD18P93V5Z25/DSC_0613.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 174: Hopi Dancers Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Mancos, Colorado Hopi butterfly dance, performed by the Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1467509497026-SZZX6IJ5HOQD6QM9T74U/DSC_0469.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 172: Horse Country Location: Cortez, CO...down the road from our cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466943521698-ORNQRYEDFWG91U1C9B06/DSC_0315.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 165: Nambe Falls Location: Nambe Pueblo, NM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466943170231-0QUKE1UGH51UFM9DRXUE/DSCN2058.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 165: Prince Tribute Location: Santa Fe RailYard The kids quickly lost their spot, but didn't seem to mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466805627358-E3JH7GK0V212KYU8H5XB/2016-06-24+09.41.00.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 164: Petroglyphs! Location: Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque, NM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1466380212751-3PO9ED31K8Z0P3Z9JXG2/DSC_0323.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 159 : This old house Santa Fe claims that this adobe pueblo is one of the oldest houses in the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465606348614-55KNF7F78GEBVOIAGOYM/DSC_0338.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 152: That's not a filter, it's just the sky Location: Santa Fe, NM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465525487942-IOO1IZ0OL3CP4ZPOI0HO/DSC_0378.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 151: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Location: Cochiti Pueblo, outside Sante Fe, NM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465144640208-Z1EQKZR78DNST2F4S892/DSC_0346.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 146: Santa Fe National Forest Location: Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico Hiking at 10,000 ft...Aspens are plentiful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1465606123372-83B17IIE6M3HCPCRFXPS/DSC_0303.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 145: Santa Fe Blooms Location: RailYard, Santa Fe NM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464911445901-RTM6MXXGMYU3VK6DKFZ8/DSC_0445.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 144: Petrified Forest! Location: Petrified Forest We stopped by the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert on our way from Flagstaff to Sante Fe. It was quick tour...but worth the stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464908967094-NMLH5AXYMTIYWWI8QTLK/DSC_0315.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 143: Takin' It Easy Location: Winslow, AZ Stopped by this corner in Winslow, AZ...the town is determined to have tourism...there was a steady stream of Eagles fans getting their pic taken here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1464733688766-DABCIFVVWUOP44JEC5YJ/DSC_0303.jpg Images Days 142-228 - Day 142: Packin' Location: Flagstaff, AZ Typical Flagstaff weather. http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-days-229365 daily 0.75 2017-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485878037837-51ZK5HF13I6PUB7QFLFK/DSC_6484.jpg Images Days 229-365 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480891729052-VEYB3TN48PASE268AE6G/DSC_7009.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 311: Monticello Location: Monticello. Thomas Jefferson's house and plantation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480692112926-LEY8U5U5L137GOD62NDJ/DSC_6901.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 304: Appalachian Trail Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480691889399-BKXMNRTPYGZENS09YE2Q/DSC_6885.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 303: Aboriginal Art Location: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum, Charlottesville, VA Australian Indigenous art is the oldest unbroken tradition of art in the world. We got to see some of it at this small but informative museum, the only one of its kind in the US.   Wati Kutjara (Two Indiated Men) 1988 Artist: Brandy Tjungarayai (1930-2012) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480114390829-O0RMHH695PVHPNGLEQ94/DSC_6850.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 300: Thanksgiving! Location: Bruington, VA Jesus was in the house for Thanksgiving, so we took the opportunity to take our annual Christmas photo with the birthday boy himself! (Wendy's Dad was fixing the statue for his church.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480114079590-YW2A0XJT57AEYSZ1NF23/DSC_6803.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 296: Downtown Mall Location: Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville was founded in the late 18th century. It has a popular downtown pedestrian mall, which was built about 200 years later (1976!) However, there are some places on the mall, which have been around much longer than that. This pharmacy even has a lunch counter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1480113873356-9CBR0C89D6VBXXU15QWK/DSC_6799.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 295: Albermarle Cider Works Location: Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville has tons of wine and cider makers. We didn't take a full tour, but did stop by here for a tasting with Wendy's sister and brother-in-law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1479732601102-VXNKJUZ9BDM2RAFXCVN0/IMG_2416.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 285: Election Day Location: Lotus Temple, Yogaville, VA The news of our next Preside was a bit easier to take in the setting of the ashram. Serenity now! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1479732863492-U2760WRLGY8ESRWCY34I/IMG_2410.JPG Images Days 229-365 - Day 282: Yogaville Location: Lotus Temple, Yogaville, Buckingham VA Wendy was fortunate to spend the first week of November on a meditation retreat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477828355927-9G3JXP3RPZEDP80TW0JN/20161029_144838.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 275: Lake Janaluska Location: Lake Janaluska, NC This area, about 25 miles from Asheville, has been a retreat center associated with the Methodist Church since the early 1900's. They welcome the public to enjoy the walking trails around the lake. We took them up on it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477762422590-JLLO0XYYASYQZ0EGEEMP/20161028_181903.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 274: Drum Circle! Location: Downtown Asheville, NC Most (every?) Friday nights, a drum circle forms at Pritchard Park on Patton Avenue. All are welcome to drum, goes from around 6-10pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477436545094-QJ9ZYD6AW87IB5TX5A6F/DSC_6757+%281%29.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 271: Falls! Location: Three Falls, Dupont State Forest, Cedar Mountain, NC There are at least five different waterfalls in the park, along with tons of hiking, biking and horse trails. Plus, if you are a fan of Hunger Games, you can reenact your favorite scenes - it was filmed here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477345427803-J4S6CTXZ26FQLYKM3YHL/DSC_6591.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 270: Biltmore! Location: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477158772031-P9TR8ABXRWYP3MZ4WZQK/DSCN2107.jpg Images Days 229-365 - 268: Quartz! Location: Art Loeb Trail Wasting time on photography was frowned upon on our 17 mile hike, but when we came on this field of quartz we had to stop. It was everywhere...this picture doesn't quite capture it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477156285521-8SZ397N6JXAAL7AR94MV/DSC_5525.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 267: Downtown Asheville Location: Pack Square, Asheville NC   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476910990611-9W26FCQ50KSMVFL9DZ5V/IMG_0041.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 264: Camping! Location: Cosby Campground, Great Smokey National Forest, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476644061143-B0GXQ7CBH9JDTT1LKZTT/DSC_5561.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 261: Well, hello fog. Location: Fryingpan Mountain, NC We hiked up to Fryingpan mountain in hopes of catching 360 views of the mountains at sunset. Sadly, the weather had other ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476308016553-HYKXOROFC7CNJ3XSD607/DSC_5384.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 257: Fall! Location: Snowball Trail, Craggy Gardens, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476307615699-GAA6GUPJKKVFN6RATSY2/DSC_5202.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 255: Rasta Sheep! Location: Western North Carolina Wildlife Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476536021645-IRRDKH92W73MPSKXMTAV/DSCN2117.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 251: Elephant Crossing Location: Cold Mountain, Pisgah National Forest, NC This tree just looked like elephant feet to me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1474802412375-WD8W1KNN23DI1IB4H80I/DSC_4798.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 249: Ill-prepared! Location: On the way home from Mt. Michell At the highest point east of the Mississippi it was 20 degrees colder, misty and wet than Asheville. Doh! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473541982969-R52EAXXC4GHIQFRIH9C0/DSC_4457.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 237: Flowers & Butterflies! Location: Middle Prong Wilderness Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473883948635-B6AZT1RVMVTBWX7QOYRF/DSC_4620.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 240: Birthday at Shining Rock! Location: Shining Rock Wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473541889876-IB6RWJE9NLJ2IUDIPM7L/DSC_4464.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 236: Blue Ridge Location: Tanahwe Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476969486838-9JTXZ6NHZ01265BZ05XO/DSC_5088.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 265: Eagle! Location: The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC This eagle is made of legos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1477252946576-ET23UW1IZVNBCFRWGHRP/DSC_6285.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 269: Falls Location: Graveyard Fields, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 418.8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476536156712-MOQZE3MVQ5DVBGFM2X03/DSC_4617.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 260: Where is the love? Location: Shining Rock Wilderness, NC Oh, it's over there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1476307442291-E962SXTVKJI8KYLHGDD2/DSC_5111.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 254: So, it was a bit windy Location: Craggy Pinnacle, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC Our friends came all the way from Pennsylvania to see us..and we nearly blew them off the mountain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473040600542-674N9FQWYA2S4ZXNT9WS/DSC_4353.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 231: GRACELAND Location: Gracelandd — TV Room - Basement. Memphis, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473541777902-U889PCHXEP232JAZ3S4Q/DSC_4448.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 235: No more desert! Location: Middle Prong Wilderness Area, North Carolina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1473040237616-QVWP455N1Y68YLYCF431/DSC_4007.jpg Images Days 229-365 - Day 230: Memphis, TN Location: MIssissippi River   http://www.wendyandcurtis.com/images-yr-2-day-1-100 daily 0.75 2017-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1501634991306-VH4LZZYUSQOOYG45IBJB/DSC_8296.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489674434712-77CMPA7330U4YP9DITBS/DSC_9005.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 72: Middle Earth..or Tennesee? Location: Percy Warner Park, TN We have half expected this tree to start talking to us as we walked by it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489674774216-3NSPYL9RWDS11391HJGM/DSC_9029.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 71: Greece...or Tennesee? Location: The Parthenon, Nashville, TN In 1897, city leaders decided what this town really needed was a replica of the Parthenon. And here we are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489253257340-QO37YGAKDTOHAGKV1KI5/IMG_0046.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 70: Still waiting for Spring Location: Nashville, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489252547420-XP2SM5PGC4VVON7KR2NS/DSC_9032+%281%29.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 67: Hello Ladies! Happy Int'l Women's Day! Location: Centennial Park, Nashville TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489253071477-TTVDMDT6LHFJDSTREXD2/DSC_9014.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 63: Waiting for Spring Location: Percy Warner Park, TN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489252796114-8TP3B1267J60QM8A0XDZ/DSC_8988.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 62: Frist Museum of Art Location: Nashville, TN We took the free architecture tour (every Sat. 4:30pm) of this building. It's an art deco classic, designed and built in 1933 as a post office in a pre-New Deal depression era work program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489252930587-5FSWTMWNVN64M1KNWELW/DSC_9004+%281%29.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Day 60: Hello, Nashville? Location: Nashville, TN Adding to our collection of weird white buildings, this house is in the very fancy Belle Meade area outside of Nashville. Take a second to really look at this house — there is A LOT going on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489252654978-2P6684GDCQ75JLXSNNWZ/DSC_8970.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Day 53: Visitors! Location: Seaside Beach, FL   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1487033327420-00BARPMZOJTFSAIIPMRU/DSC_8934.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 44: Oyster Capital of the World! Location: Apalachicola, FL Oystermen (& women!) at work between Apalachicola and St. George Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1487033124335-FPP0IOPUF4LDDLAHOIW8/DSC_8656.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 43: St. George Island Location: St. George Island State Park, FL I take a lot of pictures of dead trees and this state park was full of them, where the pine forest directly met the salt water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1487032902745-R06IX4JZQKIH23ZC87W1/DSC_8441.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 36: Bird Fight! Location: St. Andrew's State Park, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1486742207043-BJ4WR6T9OPTY74A2H9P0/DSC_8396.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 36: Seaside Camping Location: St. Andrew's State Park We returned to St. Andrew's and scored a spot right by the water - not bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1486741823285-42SA1Q5F6BOZPINZT478/DSC_8330.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 35: Hiking again...finally Location: Pine Log Forest, FL This is Florida's first state forest, purchased in 1936. It was our first long hike (~10 miles) since November. Felt good to be back at it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1486742066862-E2U1L7Z59DHSV8DC9FH9/DSC_8296.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 33: Birds on a Wire Location: Panama City Beach, FL Beautiful 70 degree day. (The exclamation point on my keyboard no longer works...if it did this would be an exclamation point statement) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485973053722-7QU8Q1Q1WTT2R0CNH9CH/DSC_8309.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2: Day 32: Breaking the Sugar Fast! Location: Panama City Beach, FL Curt started the year with a 30-day sugar fast and wasted no time going to the donut shop across the street when it ended today! Donuts, 70 degrees, sunshine, and the sea — not a bad way to start the day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485877585469-VENGE8RS6GA466MI5CF0/DSC_8294.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Year 2 Day 31: The Water is So Pretty Today! Location: Panama City Beach, FL We can see the water from our kitchen table and it was so blue today we had to go out to take a picture! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485710912428-ZX4DF29BN6W7ARSG5N74/DSC_8269.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 28: Alabama! Location: Southern Alabama On our way home from our visit to civil rights sites in Montgomery, AL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485289962330-SWC7Z65ZUT8XHFYO2BQO/DSC_7937.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 21: Women's March on Washington! Location: Washington DC Wendy participated in the march with her sister, sister-in-law, and father. It was a tremendous experience Learn how to become a part of the movement at: Women's March On Washington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1485290255236-NY08HO63S792B29OATIV/DSC_7703.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 19: Ghostlight Project! Location: Richmond. VA On January 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone across the country, people will join in a collective, simultaneous action, together creating “light” for challenging times ahead. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a "ghost light" on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone--regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Ghostlight Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1484524775368-5SAQJD20D03OSNBOQ8SU/DSC_7685.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 15: Save the ACA! Location: Tallahassee, FL Curtis and I both count on the Affordable Care Act to get our healthcare. Today, we were proud to participate in our first, of what will likely be many, rall to try to save the ACA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1484428011826-MJRUJK2CCE7S3CN0LSU1/DSC_7624.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 14: St. Andrew's State Park Location: Panama City, FL The birds were so focused on eating their breakfast they didn't even notice me...or more likely, didn't even care. Whatever lady... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1484427915660-OFQLNEK2EKVZD12LHS6D/DSC_7522.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 13: St. Andrew's State Park Location: Panama City, FL We tend to judge state parks using the "Oregon scale"...most are not nearly as nice as those found in that PNW state. But we gotta give it to St. Andrew's....free, hot and clean showers!!...and plenty of sites with a direct view of the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1484007677741-8ERLK97C6LMTWPSI1FLE/DSC_7415.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 9: Officially Floridians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1483827236708-O50K7KQPGWG3A334AV1Q/DSC_7330.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 8: Where the 1% live. Location: Alys Beach, planned community along 30A. Between Panama City Beach (where we are) and Destin along county road 30A there are a fair number of tony planned communities...you kinda feel like you are driving through a movie set. What's great for us is there are loads of state parks nearby. We can live large without paying the price! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1483824894742-SE5Q8Y96GIE9BNVXS7JJ/DSC_7290.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 7: Chilly Sunrise! Location: Laguna Beach, FL We left Virginia just in time. They got their first snow today. We are enjoying 30 degree temps...brrrrr! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1483486286562-LQFTB16Z30ISJ7GBQA6U/20170103_165244.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 3: Beach! Location: Laguna Beach, FL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1483204791687-NL20I5XF36OORMA1TTQO/DSC_7272.jpg Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - Yr 2 Day 1: Florida or Bust!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566f5f9ee0327c1bbc544efd/1489837735690-TRLH4VADRGLRFP7FWCND/IMG_2629.JPG Images YR 2 Day 1 - 100 - YR 2 Day 74: Trump's in Town Location: Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN Thousandst came out downtown in support and protest of our 45th president. 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