Breathing in the fresh air . . . warm sunshine on your face . . . sounds of children playing. Phoenix has phenomenal weather this time of year. It’s sunny, clear, and warm during the day and slightly chilly in the evenings. It’s a great time for being outside and enjoying our phenomenal climate. It’s […]
New Mexico’s abundant wildlife is a huge part of the state’s attraction. Just to show some of the critters in our daughter’s backyard, Ron has posted a few photos of the quail families, the occasional roadrunner, soaring hawks, and various flowers. Many of these photos can be found […]
Downtown Phoenix has a myriad of trendy places to eat, numerous, pscale hotels, sports venues, live theaters, a comedy club, Lucky Strike bowling alley, lots of retail shopping, and several great spas. Plus, let’s not forget that, during this time of year, there’s also the outdoor ice skating rink. This is a city that has […]
1. Victoria Hippo Tours Our tour guide was witty, knowledgeable, and fun during our 90-minute tour. Kids of all ages will love riding in the bright yellow and purple hippo-bus while enjoying sights in–and around– the beautiful harbor! 2. Royal BC Museum This museum offers summer activities such as a Lecture Series about adventurers […]
Victoria BC Canada is the largest seaside citiy on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is an easy commuter plane ride from Seattle and is one of the places we’ve always wanted to visit. First impression was that Victoria BC Canada is a city that has a quiet ability for bringing out the best […]
If your family vacation includes planning activities for kids spanning in age from young children to teen-agers, Phoenix and the surrounding suburbs are waiting to be your playground. But where are the best places for seeing a majors baseball game, traveling through space, and for taking an Australian boat ride? The list of family attractions […]
A farmers’ market is a wonderful place! On Saturday mornings, we bike to the downtown open-air market where we purchase locally grown, organic produce for a fraction of the price we would find it in supermarkets. A seasonal palette of vegetables and fruits is a feast for the senses, so it’s never boring or difficult […]