We had one more day in Sedona, which I had filled with plans to see the history museum, Tlaquepaque Arts Village and the iconic Chapel of the Holy Cross. Previous hiking goals were dashed by hail and light snow, which was fine with me as I feel I have proven my hiking mettle to everyone’s […]
Car rental tips from a beginning hiker
It is important, when arriving on an 8 day trip, to make sure you have rented the car for all 8 days and not just 7. That way, you will not encounter the maniacal glee of the Budget counter clerk as he tabulates the late fee for bringing the car back 24 hours tardy vs. […]
Undaunted
We’re setting out next week on our first tentative journey. In keeping with the exoticism of our recent travels to Jordan and Japan, we have chosen to get back in the game with a few days in Phoenix, where we’ve rented a little apartment next door to a Trader Joe’s and across the street from […]
Final notes from San Diego
If you find yourself in a similar situation – in the face of art you want to document – remember not to ask Ron to “pose” in order to give a sense of the monumental size, or he will surely do something to delegitimize the graceful integrity of your photo I thought I would include […]