Destination: USA

So long, farewell...

Tue, 1 May 2018 | By daralynn | Views [488] | Comments [3]

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night! And I’m off! After a weak of panic, I’m finally packed, at the airport, and ready to leave the States. Well, I guess I should clarify: I'm ready to leave the States now that I have consumed ... Read more >

Tags: departure, leaving, travel

An Introduction

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 | By daralynn | Views [485]

What does one do prior to committing 5 years of his/her life to getting a PhD in a small, Midwest town? Travel the world of course!!! (Or maybe let's just start with Europe. Baby steps.) Before diving back into academia, I need a hard reboot--and ... Read more >

Tags: europe, introduction, travel

Photos: Ready...Set...GO!

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 | By daralynn | Photo Gallery

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mon, 9 Apr 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Views [317]

IT TAKES ABOUT TWO HOURS TO DRIVE THE 42 miles from Silver City, NM to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.  A bit more if you stop along the way to search for birds.  The Red-faced Warbler, another Mexican migrant, had been seen near one ... Read more >

Photos: New Mexico and Texas

Sat, 7 Apr 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Photo Gallery

Southern Arizona

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Views [335]

SIERRA VISTA IS A GREAT RESTING PLACE on the Southern Arizona birding trail — for birds and birders alike.  Totally ignoring Trump’s Wall, Mexican birds make their way across the border where the Audubon Society and Nature Conservancy ... Read more >

Photos: Southern Arizona

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Photo Gallery

Here's Lookin' At You

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Views [418]

THE CATARACT IN MY DOMINANT “CAMERA” EYE has become so annoying that I decided to take care of it here in Sierra Vista rather than wait until we are in Colorado.  We planned on staying at the Ft. Huachuca FamCamp for 45 days, so there ... Read more >

Forced Solitude

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 | By luizasalazar | Views [329]

As I looked at the sign that indicated the start of a section of the Pacific Crest Trail I could practically hear the Indiana Jones music. I could see my six months training unfolding into this big adventure, me and my fifty pound backpack, all alone ... Read more >

If I had to summarise: Being Home

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 | By misslynee | Views [606] | Comments [1]

Hey hi hello! First, happy belated new year to everyone. I hope so far, you've received all good things! As for me, I just returned to Sydney after being home with the family for one month and spent the next month in New Zealand (if you're reading this ... Read more >

Photos: From CO to MO

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 | By cxg119 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Us

Sun, 4 Feb 2018 | By theballardvans | Photo Gallery

What's Wrong With Frank Lloyd Wright

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Views [263]

NOTHING — IF TALIESEN WEST IS ANY INDICATION.  Connie found this Frank Lloyd Wright designed complex without any help from Paul.  In fact, Mr. Wright’s buildings are on our bucket list for 2018, and Taliesen seemed like the ideal ... Read more >

Entertainment on ship

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 | By suziqtn | Views [559]

In general, the entertainment was quite good. We saw: The Singers and Dancers of the Zaandam:      Variations      Rock Legends      Classique      Dance The Indonesian Crew ... Read more >

The Heard Museum

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Views [258]

AS WE SETTLED INTO THE ARIZONIAN RV Park in Gold Canyon, we knew we would be pretty much on our own this time.  We stayed here two years ago to visit my old friend Paul and his wife Noreen, who live around the corner.  They are good company ... Read more >