More “This and That”
Above: four bikers recently arrived in Todos Santos pose for a photo outside of the Hotel California. Mary Anne seems pleased with dessert during our… Read More »More “This and That”
Granite Mountain
What fun! Our friends Wayne and Jane came to visit for a few days. They’re the folks who sold us the condo a couple of… Read More »Granite Mountain
Paper Dresses!
For people just a little older than I am, the Sixties had to be an absolute gas. You could hop into your VW bug with… Read More »Paper Dresses!
The O’Odham
Primitive tools and a lot of time can yield impressive results. To the Egyptian pyramids, the Great Wall of China and the dry stone fences… Read More »The O’Odham
Cabo (not that one)
Cabo San Lucas, were Gringos flock to flirt with alcohol poisoning and each other, lies at the southern tip of the Baja. I find it… Read More »Cabo (not that one)
All Saints
Todos Santos (“All Saints”) sits near the Tropic of Cancer on the Baja’s western shore. At one time it was a major sugar cane processing… Read More »All Saints
Bell Pass
The Bell Pass trailhead is about a half mile (1km) from our condo. From there to the pass is a bit under four miles (6km).… Read More »Bell Pass
Do You Know Paolo?
Paolo Soleri, an Italian born architect, died in Arizona about a decade ago. He came to the States to study under Frank Lloyd Wright who… Read More »Do You Know Paolo?
Zion National Park – the afternoon
You’d better like emerald pools when you hop off the Zion shuttle at Stop 5. In a single hike you can visit Lower Emerald Pool,… Read More »Zion National Park – the afternoon
Zion National Park – the morning
Zion National Park is popular. So popular in fact that private cars are no longer allowed in most of the park. Anyone who has experienced… Read More »Zion National Park – the morning
On the Road: Part 2
Between the Escalante and Zion, we passed through one of my favorite Utah attractions, Red Canyon. Mary Anne and I drove through this area when… Read More »On the Road: Part 2
On the Road: Part 1
Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument was the focus of some recent controversy. Trump and his spineless appointees reduced the size of the monument in… Read More »On the Road: Part 1
Capitol Reef National Park: Part 2
There was a gym downstairs from a small company where I used to work. I would use their locker room to change before lunchtime runs.… Read More »Capitol Reef National Park: Part 2
Capitol Reef National Park: Part 1
From Moab, Utah where we stayed while visiting Arches, we drove back north to Green River, then southwest to Torrey. We stayed here for a… Read More »Capitol Reef National Park: Part 1