Take a walk with me along Central Avenue in the Nob Hill district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Central Ave is the historic Route 66 highway. We will view a few of the extraordinary pieces of street art sprayed on the buildings of Nob Hill.
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Exploring Costa Rica’s Iconic Pacific Coastline
When we left the lush rain forest and geothermal area of Arenal to explore Costa Rica’s iconic Pacific coastline, we drove two-and-a-half hours to Liberia, the second largest city in the country and the hub for the northwestern coast. When we reached Liberia, we exited the freeway and headed south towards the Pacific beach towns. […]
Discovering The Beauty of Central Costa Rica
The third week of our south-of-the-border adventure immersed us in the beauty of central Costa Rica. We flew Volaris Airlines from Cancun, Mexico to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Centrally located in the beauty of central Costa Rica, San Jose lies in a valley surrounded by dense green mountains shrouded in the mornings […]
Tips for Visiting Cabo San Lucas
When visiting a new city in your home state or a village halfway across the world, it’s interesting to get someone else’s “take” on a place. That way, we have someone else’s perspective and can perhaps avoid some of the pitfalls that are inevitable in any location. Allow me to share a few tips for visiting […]
5 Rivers and Lakes You Can Cruise in Arizona
If you’re planning a trip to Arizona, you’re probably imagining the mountains, the deserts and the beautiful colors that fill the skies and the landscape. Even if you live in Arizona, you’re probably quite accustomed to its dry and arid climate and familiar with its most notable attractions. In the midst of all of this, […]
The Corrales NM Backyard
Corrales, NM, is located on the north central edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Corrales is home to my daughter, son-in-law and two kids who reside on a hillside in the middle of a critter collection with spacious views. If you look to the north and east you have an unimpeded view of the Sandia Mountains […]
Majestic Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona
The Majestic red rocks of Sedona Arizona were on graphic display this past Saturday as Shelli and I traveled north. Sedona with all of its grandeur is located 1.5 hours north of Phoenix along I-17. However, Shelli and I were able to make the trip in about 3.5 hours by choosing to detour through Wickenburg, […]