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May
12
2022
A red rock mountain formation and a brown sign tell you that you are visiting the Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona

Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona

Our first visit to the Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona was back in 2014. We stayed at the Sky Ranch Lodge for 3 nights. That gave us very little time to truly explore Sedona, so we had promised ourselves that we would return. Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona Boy, oh boy, were...
May
9
2022
A train passing red rock mountains along the Verde Canyon Railroad Wilderness Route

Verde Canyon Railroad Wilderness Route

I don’t know about you, but Steve and I have a fascination with traveling by train. So while in Camp Verde, Arizona we felt compelled to take the Verde Canyon Railroad Wilderness Route. Growing up I was used to taking trains. Not the romantic train trips like on...
May
5
2022
A view of the South Rim Grand Canyon Arizona with sunlight making it look purple.

South Rim Grand Canyon Arizona

The grandeur of the Grand Canyon is beyond description, but I will do my best to help you view it through my eyes. This was our second visit to the South Rim Grand Canyon Arizona. Our first visit was about eight and a half years ago. It’s not that anything...
May
2
2022
An oval plate topped with the Fred Harvey Burger Grand Canyon AZ, and French fries.

Fred Harvey Burger Grand Canyon AZ

Since we were visiting the Grand Canyon for the second time we looked for somewhere new to have lunch. We headed to the Bright Angel Lodge at the Grand Canyon AZ for a Fred Harvey Burger. First trip to Grand Canyon Our first trip to the Grand Canyon was about 8 years...
Apr
30
2022
A pasta roller and pasta strands being pulled by a man's hand from The Essentials Behind Italian Cooking

The Essentials Behind Italian Cooking

Many people all over the world love Italian cuisine, and it is clearly one of the most popular types of food there are, in restaurants and beyond. If you are keen to try and improve your Italian cooking, or you are just starting to try it out, then you might need to...
Apr
28
2022
An enormous pistachio nut sculpture in a park like setting is World's Largest Pistachio Alamogordo NM

World’s Largest Pistachio Alamogordo NM

Steve and I were so grateful to have a delightful drive to El Paso TX, after our harrowing experience driving from Abilene to Roswell. No wind this time!!! As Steve was driving along, I just happened to look on Google to see the attractions in the area. Oh what fun. I...
Apr
25
2022
A bush with purple flowers and a gold, orange and black butterfly at Butterfly Wonderland Scottsdale AZ

Butterfly Wonderland Scottsdale AZ

After a fabulous week in Tucson we made the relatively short drive to Phoenix for a week. We began our time there with a visit to Butterfly Wonderland which is part of the Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale AZ. Butterfly Wonderland Scottsdale AZ Scottsdale is a...
Apr
21
2022
A desert garden with a tall saguaro with many branches going in different directions at Tohono Chul Park Tucson AZ

Tohono Chul Park Tucson AZ

As we continued our quest to explore more of what the area had to offer we discovered Tohono Chul Park Tucson AZ. Tohono Chul Park Tucson AZ Tohono Chul means desert corner. The name comes from the language of the Tohono O’odham, a desert dwelling people known for...
Apr
18
2022
Light and shadow accentuate the peaks and valleys of the mountains.

Mount Lemmon Tucson AZ

Since this was our second visit to Tucson we were searching for new places to explore in the area. Our last visit took us to the Pima Air and Space Museum, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park. So when we read about the scenic drive up Mount Lemmon...
Apr
14
2022
Two mannequins, one on left in olive green uniform with riding pants and the one on the right in red. On display at the US Border Patrol Museum El Paso

US Border Patrol Museum El Paso

Since Steve and I were in a border town, we thought it appropriate to pay a visit to the only one of its kind – the US Border Patrol Museum in El Paso TX. The US Border Patrol began in 1924 and will be celebrating its centennial in just two years. We are so...
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