tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11301179939554515532024-03-27T00:35:54.352-06:00Travel with Tobey and SueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.comBlogger840125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-76476513133119946292024-02-23T13:02:00.000-07:002024-02-23T13:02:06.441-07:00February 22, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to Fort Collins, ColoradoOur bags were packed - but I'm not sure we were ready to go! We had a great time in Cabo, but Tobey still has a cold and isn't feeling great, so I guess it's good to be home.<br /><br />Our shuttle left at 9am and picked up one other passenger for the hour ride to the airport in San Jose del Cabo. We caught some glimpses of the ocean along the way and our driver pointed out some of the sights as we were traveling. Jeff Besos from Amazon is building a mega-mansion compound that looks like an ancient fortress! We wondered what it was going to be, so now we know!<br /><br />We had a bus out to our plane and since we had the "cheap seats" entered through the back door.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwyQg0qbV09BpwSaHNck3cl8BTPWCUiTBpXyJdWS6WZemCDp_a8JxAsdNNPEsF9zB4Y6AfNAQKKS3FMjEX6-KoU6UmyzBgkVXSENZvZmOgo6ZvFZIElvKGXJr1v2hv5h-9UFAauyE3LpcgfQJSH__GpOeg_zbfxL6wklo1rLuk2Dhakz_kSKAFmnBS3-i/s1225/2024-2-22%20plane%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwyQg0qbV09BpwSaHNck3cl8BTPWCUiTBpXyJdWS6WZemCDp_a8JxAsdNNPEsF9zB4Y6AfNAQKKS3FMjEX6-KoU6UmyzBgkVXSENZvZmOgo6ZvFZIElvKGXJr1v2hv5h-9UFAauyE3LpcgfQJSH__GpOeg_zbfxL6wklo1rLuk2Dhakz_kSKAFmnBS3-i/w640-h480/2024-2-22%20plane%201.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uqMJLT_iW7lToynJpwTMU5CGti6MxttV2rXl7j8csdL9p7oUr9N44hcTcmtabjUdhKGJNTcb7MTNUUHna5CQzWDb4pn-bDybOsFzFb63YF5M6parxt58uvNxtljv46hZQw2utEfOLHF_QRm25dcHTWMujw4H5IcPT-hhWdHx0FPLVe1TUl0wmlVGHbpk/s1225/2024-2-22%20plane%202.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uqMJLT_iW7lToynJpwTMU5CGti6MxttV2rXl7j8csdL9p7oUr9N44hcTcmtabjUdhKGJNTcb7MTNUUHna5CQzWDb4pn-bDybOsFzFb63YF5M6parxt58uvNxtljv46hZQw2utEfOLHF_QRm25dcHTWMujw4H5IcPT-hhWdHx0FPLVe1TUl0wmlVGHbpk/w640-h480/2024-2-22%20plane%202.jpg" /></a><br />Tobey got a great shot of our last views of the Sea of Cortez as we made our way north.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3q0Cnzlz3e9uo6GKndf__nhieXVcJ01aK7edLK3youkKFxJZouKlMeY8NGVOadKkPM4Yaez_2A_JwdWY3INTUPoigcpjo2PRn_IrJqHy8ssjTAtzCgPmzTyHyLh_hf6uznSEMLOxudhEQjLbYDb_i_2TP3f39Gpzobxx920-Oo7FJulfFf1OWkjuPDbp/s919/2024-2-22%20Sea%20of%20Cortez.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3q0Cnzlz3e9uo6GKndf__nhieXVcJ01aK7edLK3youkKFxJZouKlMeY8NGVOadKkPM4Yaez_2A_JwdWY3INTUPoigcpjo2PRn_IrJqHy8ssjTAtzCgPmzTyHyLh_hf6uznSEMLOxudhEQjLbYDb_i_2TP3f39Gpzobxx920-Oo7FJulfFf1OWkjuPDbp/w480-h640/2024-2-22%20Sea%20of%20Cortez.jpg" /></a><br />After customs and a plane change in Phoenix, we were over the Rocky Mountains coming into Colorado.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WH_Ro7iU320pZi0XEN2On6ZuLOjeYtR6REBywvG-tjeEaw7csLGPLt42frYSCGnwd2t0U_DywVnfjx_tHZTQQGbmAwRhpc69QSWWNNqSwvk9N4qrlDu73slJL5ZY2YYvCjnwcr0fad3TWlfdADYKETMw252RDmDCuUK22xlcy8KNFj5OwR1KxGJytME3/s919/2024-2-22%20Rocky%20Mountains.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WH_Ro7iU320pZi0XEN2On6ZuLOjeYtR6REBywvG-tjeEaw7csLGPLt42frYSCGnwd2t0U_DywVnfjx_tHZTQQGbmAwRhpc69QSWWNNqSwvk9N4qrlDu73slJL5ZY2YYvCjnwcr0fad3TWlfdADYKETMw252RDmDCuUK22xlcy8KNFj5OwR1KxGJytME3/w480-h640/2024-2-22%20Rocky%20Mountains.jpg" /></a><div>We got home about 8:30 tonight and are happy to be here. It was a good trip, but "there's no place like home!"<br /><br /><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-15018668410238590172024-02-21T20:21:00.000-07:002024-02-21T20:21:56.214-07:00February 21, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoTobey walked into town his morning and went to the "my" massage place. He got a great massage and the full 90 minutes and was a happy camper! He picked up some pico de gallo to have with our lunch. This afternoon we rested a while before heading back to the beach ONE LAST TIME since we go home tomorrow.<br /><br />There were two cruise ships in port today, a Carnival Cruise and a Princess Cruise. The ships have to anchor out a ways and passengers take a tender into the marina. I didn't really notice too many more people around so maybe they were off on excursions.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_obNksYV4dxSPyZneDuIM03Imif0U5O23DUSih8iAT0KwdigvnvaQDgefC1WUp7rzbayiOWK4h78MZkRa0Mj8LkV1FQKNL4r9CMvJsGDYmiISKcuKfs8GcEAW707Iiilt9j0ef4-t9x3HwF44CYwKjMo1YBWJlCSDlAIbzPnEtQoLksvulbXUNcyNClB/s1150/2024-2-21%20cruise.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_obNksYV4dxSPyZneDuIM03Imif0U5O23DUSih8iAT0KwdigvnvaQDgefC1WUp7rzbayiOWK4h78MZkRa0Mj8LkV1FQKNL4r9CMvJsGDYmiISKcuKfs8GcEAW707Iiilt9j0ef4-t9x3HwF44CYwKjMo1YBWJlCSDlAIbzPnEtQoLksvulbXUNcyNClB/w640-h480/2024-2-21%20cruise.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div><div>There was a steady stream of small boats in and out of the marina.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhP4YAO8epf8Hva6znbHvICY-jOj4qlbRS56RNOwrGttCgHsToYjYimWNB8yfhq4kAsgdwZHlEF-fUERnLHdFnRa6x8fwIRwET9EaV5xZZE14uV5zva3TJ0ngL-CjdWrGgQvB9fTHbad6uymC5xGSrgfJS-Eqei9k7mttI3hE-eq0aM7w1Nb9HLt3mV_y/s1150/2024-2-21%20beach.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhP4YAO8epf8Hva6znbHvICY-jOj4qlbRS56RNOwrGttCgHsToYjYimWNB8yfhq4kAsgdwZHlEF-fUERnLHdFnRa6x8fwIRwET9EaV5xZZE14uV5zva3TJ0ngL-CjdWrGgQvB9fTHbad6uymC5xGSrgfJS-Eqei9k7mttI3hE-eq0aM7w1Nb9HLt3mV_y/w640-h480/2024-2-21%20beach.jpg" /></a><br />We headed back to the apartment around 4:30 to rest and shower before dinner - oh, and start packing. Dinner was at Los Claros again tonight. They have good fish tacos and their prices are reasonable. I was able to have horchata, too, so that was a bonus! If I haven't told you before, horchata is a drink made with rice, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and water. Yummy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLomV7mdaJkvim9dcetJVDKbAE-oakOf5oMtmMnd-e7y6ZCxUK5AvsiaBB5i7nT8kgU9y_PpJ1CekBAs_ve-mAAJd3I74ss6dwELw12YizDbYXm5eAGe7Wl5fOl_N2LiFUdprSOzmZxIZPV7eBUdvwRoMaRBN-XQP1ppMY_j6mYwXcbMdKNS0W1BPFyCrH/s863/2024-2-21%20dinner.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLomV7mdaJkvim9dcetJVDKbAE-oakOf5oMtmMnd-e7y6ZCxUK5AvsiaBB5i7nT8kgU9y_PpJ1CekBAs_ve-mAAJd3I74ss6dwELw12YizDbYXm5eAGe7Wl5fOl_N2LiFUdprSOzmZxIZPV7eBUdvwRoMaRBN-XQP1ppMY_j6mYwXcbMdKNS0W1BPFyCrH/w480-h640/2024-2-21%20dinner.jpg" /></a><br />We stopped at Neveria Michoacana for ice cream on the way home and spent our last $100 pesos. It was a nice treat. <br /><br />Here are the signs for today.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZg2DjEDxNlLuMpNvewE9QecJFH4emoZbwaG_JC2s6u0SP-qyou4rDj7cU8n9-QspuGSNWnm8AZAptq6FRRrDYlrHtnuYVZY7j35UcArd1lhY7vitBpMTe6CzXF67uz6WeFtxlEI6qFWBQgzandUzb5moOZfZU9vhJQIIMpOqVzHDU5BUnTfrMQCcgyNyo/s863/2024-2-21%20sign%202.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZg2DjEDxNlLuMpNvewE9QecJFH4emoZbwaG_JC2s6u0SP-qyou4rDj7cU8n9-QspuGSNWnm8AZAptq6FRRrDYlrHtnuYVZY7j35UcArd1lhY7vitBpMTe6CzXF67uz6WeFtxlEI6qFWBQgzandUzb5moOZfZU9vhJQIIMpOqVzHDU5BUnTfrMQCcgyNyo/w480-h640/2024-2-21%20sign%202.jpg" /></a><br />Not sure I agree with this one!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgN_p_2ImfbbQ8Hr3iCsZCIY6bCnmbQtOTMOI_42Ny60HTqQJCevNNqK6MH1IjtdCWvYljR6WQVLw2pFotCqpZCR2MdBNPKmXAohfoz-lpYjgFEUMdVzlm60fOK0a5q-9urP_bWHub3u43TyO-JFNvUijRPQ9aRMiiKuhjQa-a3JgWolzvTJmh865OTN-Y/s863/2024-2-21%20sign%203.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgN_p_2ImfbbQ8Hr3iCsZCIY6bCnmbQtOTMOI_42Ny60HTqQJCevNNqK6MH1IjtdCWvYljR6WQVLw2pFotCqpZCR2MdBNPKmXAohfoz-lpYjgFEUMdVzlm60fOK0a5q-9urP_bWHub3u43TyO-JFNvUijRPQ9aRMiiKuhjQa-a3JgWolzvTJmh865OTN-Y/w480-h640/2024-2-21%20sign%203.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74sKIFUMD633gjPOIyF0jO8Im0QfEjbqLDl3WAn39sJg_Q23BLIK5iVlTCZ_smHDlu-dhEEGBW4E1yane4ZbdrH-2KTPP27k3FbNKuZ0zrU6o_ss1Qo2gnrlnbE-XEhIxVa3TBn2FIMY6RAjHmJTnlrDLPf6JQngjQaCAjDDksI1KyNwI5HZrO1uuvNsk/s863/2024-2-21%20sign.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74sKIFUMD633gjPOIyF0jO8Im0QfEjbqLDl3WAn39sJg_Q23BLIK5iVlTCZ_smHDlu-dhEEGBW4E1yane4ZbdrH-2KTPP27k3FbNKuZ0zrU6o_ss1Qo2gnrlnbE-XEhIxVa3TBn2FIMY6RAjHmJTnlrDLPf6JQngjQaCAjDDksI1KyNwI5HZrO1uuvNsk/w480-h640/2024-2-21%20sign.jpg" /></a><br />Tobey is finally starting to get over his cold so it doesn't seem fair that tomorrow we shuttle to the airport at 8:45 am and head home. It's been a pretty good trip.<br /><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-11425528376504400082024-02-20T20:12:00.000-07:002024-02-20T20:12:19.835-07:00February 20, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoAnother lazy day in Mexico. We went to the market to get fresh pico de gallo and they were still out today. Bummer! We bought some canned salsa that was so-so, but will check back. We lounged by the pool and I FINALLY beat Tobey at a game of gin. He has a cold, so I am sure he will claim that he is off his game. That's okay - a win is a win!<br /><br />We decided to try El Perigrino for dinner tonight. It gets great reviews and we figured why not? Well, I will tell you why not! While the food presentation was beautiful, the food was so-so, at best. I had the tortilla soup. It tasted mostly like tomato soup from a can with tortillas and tofu in it. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjB-zWqXFgZmJitouLpUTej2POQB0wvN1gibkej4xc1E5DmawsdE7Jv1OrEg8Wd7KVEhtDzX4oNf0SC7dzkUX2f3HreqYusDucT5cbPe7X7HV7xc300nmVnWoVbAdnWgZYcmvQLGHVOzKvVLCmaFU0nlU86y1XGYmMneKjoWBW0sidBw7sp_vxwHhv2aBG/s1150/2024-2-20%20soup.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjB-zWqXFgZmJitouLpUTej2POQB0wvN1gibkej4xc1E5DmawsdE7Jv1OrEg8Wd7KVEhtDzX4oNf0SC7dzkUX2f3HreqYusDucT5cbPe7X7HV7xc300nmVnWoVbAdnWgZYcmvQLGHVOzKvVLCmaFU0nlU86y1XGYmMneKjoWBW0sidBw7sp_vxwHhv2aBG/w640-h480/2024-2-20%20soup.jpg" /></a>Tobey had the shrimp enchiladas and again, the sauce tasted like tomato soup. Everything was pretty bland. The amazing thing was how busy it was - although almost everyone looked like they were from the US! Did I mention the price? Over $43 USD and we each had only one soft drink!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Q061w4aPrwDW_JKotJnO8ngBMse1jinZWhD98myXE8HRoQhj4zOShaifzC1u_r-ZmTXKtUsvMDr8zHFetnlgfVFLrvx2dHwzoCI0ENfnABJJSyho_pSmOqwWbak22OUxlir-VBEnQeJnI0uKcemm4k-hSXlDLz21Jjyn1qRE0mgZ0DksCts_H9OxIm4g/s648/2024-2-20%20enchiladas.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Q061w4aPrwDW_JKotJnO8ngBMse1jinZWhD98myXE8HRoQhj4zOShaifzC1u_r-ZmTXKtUsvMDr8zHFetnlgfVFLrvx2dHwzoCI0ENfnABJJSyho_pSmOqwWbak22OUxlir-VBEnQeJnI0uKcemm4k-hSXlDLz21Jjyn1qRE0mgZ0DksCts_H9OxIm4g/w640-h638/2024-2-20%20enchiladas.jpg" /></a><div>The best part of the walk was walking and seeing the signs. Today's sign:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPJ4XTjnIGbN_wq5PCTgH_LZPQfptpYPbFWJDvMdbn2Q3X52bGlXcpg3StSSeZpsKK0dnxOU2bhRYI1s1r17VG21py5TZjpzBByMsVwW7CtpPcqovvjXh9PKyWw_jv8zzJpzRJ3aAMIiMGPAF1o_WRc_54-J_LSyzx1gM9bFeZpgtCSf-Y8id5B8ZqEkM/s863/2024-2-20%20sign.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPJ4XTjnIGbN_wq5PCTgH_LZPQfptpYPbFWJDvMdbn2Q3X52bGlXcpg3StSSeZpsKK0dnxOU2bhRYI1s1r17VG21py5TZjpzBByMsVwW7CtpPcqovvjXh9PKyWw_jv8zzJpzRJ3aAMIiMGPAF1o_WRc_54-J_LSyzx1gM9bFeZpgtCSf-Y8id5B8ZqEkM/w480-h640/2024-2-20%20sign.jpg" /></a><br />I probably should have ordered this soup instead! We have walked by this building almost every day and neither of had noticed the car going into the second story!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA5Jo7P_nJcJxBBZw_tPA-SzDrXkjTd0OH_RGqbkfzpEosoPRpMRoigRq8My6W1w80iNXctK-fPme3_-8_N6Bb-uz73__tN1LLWZgoiX6cjye7LSYcPiVnnQBYnit9rLUlcMi807wNUHLAbunpUoUwqATj9ynA1hLn3UYpb8hDWsmq7AAxbHkGgRzcXrZ/s1150/2024-2-20%20building.jpg"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA5Jo7P_nJcJxBBZw_tPA-SzDrXkjTd0OH_RGqbkfzpEosoPRpMRoigRq8My6W1w80iNXctK-fPme3_-8_N6Bb-uz73__tN1LLWZgoiX6cjye7LSYcPiVnnQBYnit9rLUlcMi807wNUHLAbunpUoUwqATj9ynA1hLn3UYpb8hDWsmq7AAxbHkGgRzcXrZ/w640-h480/2024-2-20%20building.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The other bonus for the day is the weather has been much warmer - 76F today. Yeah! Tomorrow should be another nice day.<br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-20495212214225424972024-02-20T11:45:00.000-07:002024-02-20T11:45:53.818-07:00February 19, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoWe did a little shopping this morning to restock breakfast supplies then I booked a massage. I got my full 90 minutes and she did a pretty good job. Tobey took the groceries and met me back at our apartment. We spent some time by the pool this afternoon and reading. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Epnjhdz-_oGQVMMSajcneszagW-P-HnmTUmVNQTCQKzMXyqLlte-qLdrvMSwQDdMkPtexaH4dohKID-FQ_IR81-Pak_V9-1nVKBUY-7xIH35WtqGnCLVgvBJQ_T3sY4xk0JaoEFEq5qKrxI2G7ro7EjuJU1O9p52A3o0QT0hUkR3Fgrjh5sN3_Tmn1To/s751/2024-2-19%20police.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Epnjhdz-_oGQVMMSajcneszagW-P-HnmTUmVNQTCQKzMXyqLlte-qLdrvMSwQDdMkPtexaH4dohKID-FQ_IR81-Pak_V9-1nVKBUY-7xIH35WtqGnCLVgvBJQ_T3sY4xk0JaoEFEq5qKrxI2G7ro7EjuJU1O9p52A3o0QT0hUkR3Fgrjh5sN3_Tmn1To/w446-h640/2024-2-19%20police.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We headed out for dinner and passed this policeman in front of one of the preschools on our way to Gaucho Charro, an Argentinian restaurant. I would behave if I were you! <br /><br />Dinner was great! We shared the ribeye - over one pound - and still had some to take home for lunch tomorrow! It came with salad, bread, and after dinner tea or coffee. We also ordered empenadas that were delicious. We had woofed them down before I remembered to take a picture.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgoZmiaYEg7-jVzIIJlRUpqz8kUmygQNe2SF7K6CpIArib5bA277anAdf_fnve9ajim9hLH_NLY2vY-9IJJZTfg8KKX1ZMyVsiFWauAJpTRPFV8DXuOeWfSJxAFHm2GDIC8WUBKMtMMDBaJfOjCcYkSWvLFaOp8tMx9wfbJfzr99TgNXS6eDF8HOPOTGi/s863/2024-2-19%20dinner.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgoZmiaYEg7-jVzIIJlRUpqz8kUmygQNe2SF7K6CpIArib5bA277anAdf_fnve9ajim9hLH_NLY2vY-9IJJZTfg8KKX1ZMyVsiFWauAJpTRPFV8DXuOeWfSJxAFHm2GDIC8WUBKMtMMDBaJfOjCcYkSWvLFaOp8tMx9wfbJfzr99TgNXS6eDF8HOPOTGi/w640-h480/2024-2-19%20dinner.jpg" /></a>Tobey likes his steak more rare than me, and the owner - the woman below - came over to see how things were. She had me cut off part of it and took it back over to the grill and cooked mine a little longer. They were so amazing. The waiter, Gelvy (on the left) asked our names when we came in and they called us by name every time they stopped at our table. We had so much fun visiting with the owner it reminded us of when we were in Argentina last year. They treat you like you are family! The only bad part was I was too full for dessert. We may have to stop there for dessert only before we leave.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYyI7Gv_H5C1Kb14wRTmNj6O-AlqNu90-OWpfrJClWVTKp-847UYzoH2hliDBRBp_XMV47dSBZH-yGee20T5QdJZJXXH9B4cwYwSj2wP9LibiDz8VzDL-5G9C6eLG7WKkfAor82BfACYUR8D_69kTbft1HOFpJ8sEdjZCPDa2d4MRj4OM_imJjEcTP_GH/s1076/2024-2-19%20dinner%20owner.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYyI7Gv_H5C1Kb14wRTmNj6O-AlqNu90-OWpfrJClWVTKp-847UYzoH2hliDBRBp_XMV47dSBZH-yGee20T5QdJZJXXH9B4cwYwSj2wP9LibiDz8VzDL-5G9C6eLG7WKkfAor82BfACYUR8D_69kTbft1HOFpJ8sEdjZCPDa2d4MRj4OM_imJjEcTP_GH/w640-h484/2024-2-19%20dinner%20owner.jpg" /></a><p></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-25721639454712382802024-02-18T19:57:00.000-07:002024-02-18T19:57:33.153-07:00February 18, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoWe had a lazy morning before heading into town for lunch. We went to Tacos del Rey and shared their lunch special - 5 tacos al pastor for 90 pesos. With a soft drink and a horchata, it came to 160 pesos - or almost $10. Prices in Cabo are not as cheap as they used to be!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIF1RJAq-oHLQ2QvsqpBGDN2mqhrQzN_wug6o7iQ6ls0oxYB0IM5Ww3gno-HkfzhalqKXLgvy0N6OSUBDxqCeopGznFZX8NZikt7wfvWA13jNtImK9uhkdpe3yFezy5i3VNWZvZgkzhTPOoU8Js_1Uih__okQkXaAvsuindaDYe1yyPMawpM-QxNoqvrIz/s567/2024-2-18%20lunch.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIF1RJAq-oHLQ2QvsqpBGDN2mqhrQzN_wug6o7iQ6ls0oxYB0IM5Ww3gno-HkfzhalqKXLgvy0N6OSUBDxqCeopGznFZX8NZikt7wfvWA13jNtImK9uhkdpe3yFezy5i3VNWZvZgkzhTPOoU8Js_1Uih__okQkXaAvsuindaDYe1yyPMawpM-QxNoqvrIz/w510-h640/2024-2-18%20lunch.jpg" /></a><br />We headed to the beach for a while after lunch. It was much quieter today, but we didn't stay too long because neither of us wanted to get too much sun. Next stop was the Natural History Museum. Admission was $2 USD per person. It's not a large museum, but it was interesting. Some of the signage is in English so that was helpful. It is well laid out and starts at "the beginning" with speculation of how the earth began and the Mayan history of the planets as well as some history of the Spanish religious influence. We spent about an hour which also included watching a video. There were fossils and a few early relics. Of course, I am always drawn to the sewing machines!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAHis3ssvCMI41UAKYCnB_zYnXPEB0gaGwdSoAww_Hwb6_58WVWX3hM8cQCZ4LD9iLojBRNaC3hniK4kuvSufFTm13ulqaFxV2a9WEZumvNfh3ykT47GNILBfV5OcePWTWyf3akSX89LJaec3aY7VU5eNCKsWXL45tQFM9RusSF219IKcgN2JEumzOIEf/s863/2024-2-18%20museum.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAHis3ssvCMI41UAKYCnB_zYnXPEB0gaGwdSoAww_Hwb6_58WVWX3hM8cQCZ4LD9iLojBRNaC3hniK4kuvSufFTm13ulqaFxV2a9WEZumvNfh3ykT47GNILBfV5OcePWTWyf3akSX89LJaec3aY7VU5eNCKsWXL45tQFM9RusSF219IKcgN2JEumzOIEf/w480-h640/2024-2-18%20museum.jpg" /></a><br />We got home around 3:30 and took showers and relaxed. Tobey decided to head back into town to get a massage. I didn't go with him and should have. His Spanish isn't too good and he got taken. He was supposed to be getting a 90 minute massage, but she stopped after 45 minutes and charged him the 90 minute price. Next time I will go along. I met him down the hill for dinner at Mariscos Paseo del Centario. I had the garlic fish and he had the coconut fish. Mine was good, but his was better! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDQbaQE_zWe5NVM2wJPQMKA10Na4i5SBza3Awk19hoKtnlqjzil8hhgxHZG-ylgtmi6UuxX8DGvQOtXlVkeTtT1WAwL2r0c-hG57vp0UGuMSaii24Qq1UhRWrY1vIRJ85H7wWuv3Z2BtEOvwVyElNSmToY2UB8al5NdQ4hZWA8C0O-Y0Tl-mmREElgiKP/s863/2024-2-18%20dinner%202.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDQbaQE_zWe5NVM2wJPQMKA10Na4i5SBza3Awk19hoKtnlqjzil8hhgxHZG-ylgtmi6UuxX8DGvQOtXlVkeTtT1WAwL2r0c-hG57vp0UGuMSaii24Qq1UhRWrY1vIRJ85H7wWuv3Z2BtEOvwVyElNSmToY2UB8al5NdQ4hZWA8C0O-Y0Tl-mmREElgiKP/w480-h640/2024-2-18%20dinner%202.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmusZV-7nXlDNGi2AqMMblM1QbXuq5tFO4V3deNNgsc37WMhgZhEmW1jUJBzG14nSBWgKtKiQigq-O_qONZiGB_4odOdhTRMPUpLwnPdXtbXYImiI4BXm17-fVJ3qG4yW_bX0vq3nB1_TaDmD2Gp5dolVcx-vaaFAoA3JHJu4Sr6m9PL8qXj4A6vHQ5YQ9/s863/2024-2-18%20dinner%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmusZV-7nXlDNGi2AqMMblM1QbXuq5tFO4V3deNNgsc37WMhgZhEmW1jUJBzG14nSBWgKtKiQigq-O_qONZiGB_4odOdhTRMPUpLwnPdXtbXYImiI4BXm17-fVJ3qG4yW_bX0vq3nB1_TaDmD2Gp5dolVcx-vaaFAoA3JHJu4Sr6m9PL8qXj4A6vHQ5YQ9/w480-h640/2024-2-18%20dinner%201.jpg" /></a><br />These are the fun sights for the day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6hvSA-yThZ7bel1deut2kwAXmQLJPyZvZUr-i1lJI_sP4fiGvl3mhhZ6CrFEOJzDRsVF0zdpNbWO__tq4Cw16_ua51tlJIFKIRAuGw78QKGWgdNlZdaSe9DaKRAjucX4ELouPPK1wmy7uqRxICd5ayyi2OWpcuCQmEOgyVEAvwuh92iaZzaJPlw5Mq_f/s863/2024-2-18%20sign.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6hvSA-yThZ7bel1deut2kwAXmQLJPyZvZUr-i1lJI_sP4fiGvl3mhhZ6CrFEOJzDRsVF0zdpNbWO__tq4Cw16_ua51tlJIFKIRAuGw78QKGWgdNlZdaSe9DaKRAjucX4ELouPPK1wmy7uqRxICd5ayyi2OWpcuCQmEOgyVEAvwuh92iaZzaJPlw5Mq_f/w480-h640/2024-2-18%20sign.jpg" /></a><div>Don't you wish buildings in the US had such cute things painted on them?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw50Q8hl_nYK5piTR9id08QfivCmex2RnE3BgjbDRFaH6K1MTb6P2UR55dBfMjRvOZ3y1BywYD66PFj9ToNtAg2XXUeM80MINWShTzIzE7_LgeNlHW_0UbSAhJgqgUNj5DggoU_c71iu6PeBKgTc56YX1QhmqYp_Dtje5plZefujdlN404oQC8aBonnb9k/s1150/2024-2-18%20dog%20holiday.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw50Q8hl_nYK5piTR9id08QfivCmex2RnE3BgjbDRFaH6K1MTb6P2UR55dBfMjRvOZ3y1BywYD66PFj9ToNtAg2XXUeM80MINWShTzIzE7_LgeNlHW_0UbSAhJgqgUNj5DggoU_c71iu6PeBKgTc56YX1QhmqYp_Dtje5plZefujdlN404oQC8aBonnb9k/w640-h480/2024-2-18%20dog%20holiday.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-71093610194216113432024-02-17T19:55:00.001-07:002024-02-20T20:37:07.000-07:00February 17, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoOur whale watching excursion was this morning so we hiked down to the marina to the Caborey tour boat. Along the way, we passed this sea lion and gull hanging out by the fishing boats.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUR2R5K435kGavvhyphenhyphenwhXVvIyN6X46ZkimRHFp3MIBIUtZuw_3SktDFLEdRpT2hRZSntEibzOtcIGKi1wCy2Wod9_WXMlZCuMSsSAQZnYApl3cJqIS3kMKmp7qGs5PZlK_mcoHCZB3WExxtiaedZ7lnffG8HyauRKIsxucle-JQquPeXnwriTAijUd0dDY/s1150/2024-2-17%20sea%20lion.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUR2R5K435kGavvhyphenhyphenwhXVvIyN6X46ZkimRHFp3MIBIUtZuw_3SktDFLEdRpT2hRZSntEibzOtcIGKi1wCy2Wod9_WXMlZCuMSsSAQZnYApl3cJqIS3kMKmp7qGs5PZlK_mcoHCZB3WExxtiaedZ7lnffG8HyauRKIsxucle-JQquPeXnwriTAijUd0dDY/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20sea%20lion.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdiIlR1bsvJlHIByoUp0z2A8THqUcC8rJFuG90FWoAsbj9KVE9y-Mer_Z1fMaMSYrszB62jZ6hC40IMm5kPHCxzmI4vNpm1xFPQ41uIG-OIiTD4dr1KcQZ-zyhAu8dPsQUEUaeIXWqaL3VjShFTCqInWp0DF9tyej0bY6xOc1_w9Vr3KJp19YTc92u09k/s1023/2024-2-17%20gull.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdiIlR1bsvJlHIByoUp0z2A8THqUcC8rJFuG90FWoAsbj9KVE9y-Mer_Z1fMaMSYrszB62jZ6hC40IMm5kPHCxzmI4vNpm1xFPQ41uIG-OIiTD4dr1KcQZ-zyhAu8dPsQUEUaeIXWqaL3VjShFTCqInWp0DF9tyej0bY6xOc1_w9Vr3KJp19YTc92u09k/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20gull.jpg" /></a><br />This was our mega-whale watching boat! We probably would have chosen something smaller, but it was free, so we go with the flow! Check-in time was 8:30 and we cast off at 9:00 am. They did have a buffet breakfast and open bar included. After breakfast, we spent all of our time on the deck where those folks are standing.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYk95sfsNoKYBkQbtzM4vmycyoc3y6RCwym2OOlfkjN1eP_0s9Ybxi5l6g4fNsIIdYwDWVdKrGJIdxiAKm2n8aWLdyDeWont44rz1lZkb7FUawc96lR20NNeuuiDuMKU4L-bEZqdVZVdNzsX8mBtn1If55n1HUHCkx66VqBYxDV6Qc0JGk36Hqb6GU1exW/s1023/2024-2-17%20Caborey%20boat.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYk95sfsNoKYBkQbtzM4vmycyoc3y6RCwym2OOlfkjN1eP_0s9Ybxi5l6g4fNsIIdYwDWVdKrGJIdxiAKm2n8aWLdyDeWont44rz1lZkb7FUawc96lR20NNeuuiDuMKU4L-bEZqdVZVdNzsX8mBtn1If55n1HUHCkx66VqBYxDV6Qc0JGk36Hqb6GU1exW/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20Caborey%20boat.jpg" /></a><br />As we left the marina, we headed out to "El Arco", the arch. The distinctive landmark of Cabo San Lucas is the rugged taffy-colored rock formation that erupts from the sea at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. The area where these rocks formed is also known as Land's End. If you followed a line south from this spot, you would not touch land again until you reached the South Pole!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_DA8_bWlrln0SgiWrrMzhQJMnuj9YuXbkpvvQYeEh-rOSOO8XAPNPuafr8L0hmcMEA5sVzIoN7HIOmYaAaQpFrehT3sBNPSmKm0gphRikbgG1Hx1az8MLMTAD8hY1H2ay9VyeiZvus73wU4V4z2zeUzNnsKmsEfNaHBMDYN79MVlNbBmQrz4vCYrCv3y6/s1023/2024-2-17%20arch.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_DA8_bWlrln0SgiWrrMzhQJMnuj9YuXbkpvvQYeEh-rOSOO8XAPNPuafr8L0hmcMEA5sVzIoN7HIOmYaAaQpFrehT3sBNPSmKm0gphRikbgG1Hx1az8MLMTAD8hY1H2ay9VyeiZvus73wU4V4z2zeUzNnsKmsEfNaHBMDYN79MVlNbBmQrz4vCYrCv3y6/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20arch.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIy_oamuXKcqVq-EFFSxe2kL-AuHFmAcnCCJBxWf5aNzL-wiKPsTyPw6VZDrIJlKAFdF5TWjuhMOPNUof7fkKs_mgSW6oKawG97SvIQV1x7ML1YcIEDwuJ8p7eq9mTHCgubsc3foJXnaGae_-t4_Bzn5jg4kR_t4yEbS7_L5pNHDEx3nyxB2T03Ig8sDZB/s1023/2024-2-17%20Sue%20and%20Tobey.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIy_oamuXKcqVq-EFFSxe2kL-AuHFmAcnCCJBxWf5aNzL-wiKPsTyPw6VZDrIJlKAFdF5TWjuhMOPNUof7fkKs_mgSW6oKawG97SvIQV1x7ML1YcIEDwuJ8p7eq9mTHCgubsc3foJXnaGae_-t4_Bzn5jg4kR_t4yEbS7_L5pNHDEx3nyxB2T03Ig8sDZB/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20Sue%20and%20Tobey.JPG" /></a><br />If you look at the rock below, it looks like the Baja California Peninsula upside down - IF you are at the correct angle! From here it looks like a bunny!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawYNHWyYhhIBo5u4UrXtdWEnKMJ62tM_fF0A1mUt28U1CJO6AuNZu5_C8WvXV5uiJcS_ZKe6fBU9KkgYnEsVl6nGm-wzALQ65-ZQGb-oWk97Tr4gEtB0lFhDipUKbHdZq4HNg-M6xVBow9Kv1J3lcA_7x2aa-aLyHeiSYNcVz5hpVyd0Hzg0j-1GjiaZu/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20rock.JPG" /><br />In the picture below you can see it a little better off the very left of the rocks. If you take a smaller boat or water taxi to the beach there you can see it much better.<div><br /><div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUBjhaq3dNkT1TiysCaWBXzTmw15HXpsxGSYFYZXiEOK7jViJwGF97A91OmQmZidwRX75lmSkylyQ0I6VSsvS2k_T1rNo8x4fS737P89RgSsoYnvN_xxTFbK8u0lzjYNqZdNybp4rQZX54LsuiQALQghe0h0E1gkEOjDx7wHCmR4NNNEOdKgTHyAZZR0x/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20boat%20ride.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>There were SOOO many boats out whale watching this morning it was crazy! Every time someone spotted a whale, it was off to the races trying to catch up to it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5V9TJ4n7OVKtP3Wgqh75tdaMn9ERHjWYi5ZPiFpyBRdtdj7d2jWZsWe8dBwQm6EKaMJ6m3X0HKS8GaNCyRXCOseIc3ZZgtqsB-0sHL2GTXDkV-zN3fx-qVb4CShs4r-0gWTBmwlYwFFQbaZUXsRKPDTfH4WCSqHyt1A-RzNWJwzHWbPxjhCvyyjoKV2GN/s1085/2024-2-17%20boats.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5V9TJ4n7OVKtP3Wgqh75tdaMn9ERHjWYi5ZPiFpyBRdtdj7d2jWZsWe8dBwQm6EKaMJ6m3X0HKS8GaNCyRXCOseIc3ZZgtqsB-0sHL2GTXDkV-zN3fx-qVb4CShs4r-0gWTBmwlYwFFQbaZUXsRKPDTfH4WCSqHyt1A-RzNWJwzHWbPxjhCvyyjoKV2GN/w640-h412/2024-2-17%20boats.JPG" /></a><br />Tail flukes<br /><a 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEime8kF4b5Ya8fBAT5UWuIibwzyI5PybQ0AsDEho8bj1x_6693ZFmJlkqY9CopBIiesCGw8WvvzmSFfw2duUqhJRvPrFqt_7tx9SozTaanSjBIvpb6SN9JXPLF6xP4Og_ZIYlo7SNwMGmXvNZG3f9cVlcvZ9s9wh4g7-uydfsZqrUfizaRJdA-PD5jTKVbP/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20back%20to%20marina.JPG" /></a><br />Sign at one of the marina bars<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSDZD2SfxsIh7mvYcSpbsMcDmhVKLslM1Uw2YarWcWizjk49M_SXp91FEgaiHzlMFJnJYXPK-BOLOG60CiAyZX-EwTR4WcM31L6648iKhPv5YdMCnVA1nMP_NChYZSZzu0db9s-AV_cjO-nPquLfOiZGFOf5-p5J05i133n3EpBPqwFtz5SITvWLY6BXG/s502/2024-2-17%20sign.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSDZD2SfxsIh7mvYcSpbsMcDmhVKLslM1Uw2YarWcWizjk49M_SXp91FEgaiHzlMFJnJYXPK-BOLOG60CiAyZX-EwTR4WcM31L6648iKhPv5YdMCnVA1nMP_NChYZSZzu0db9s-AV_cjO-nPquLfOiZGFOf5-p5J05i133n3EpBPqwFtz5SITvWLY6BXG/w640-h636/2024-2-17%20sign.jpg" /></a><br />We picked up some groceries for lunch and hiked up the hill. These two cars were parked next to each other. Quite interesting! The VW had pompoms attached to it and lots of stickers!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gyDkzmmMCnzCIs3YDLmow2T9MdIz49eWlGs0QgqUzbFaI3rhp8ed-xKYQbPqZXLIImeiv8j9t1x4lN71BCvAMw9aLm2aemccKkQocbU7SAoTVhOdnKngkqM9rVO7MR0Cjf531-7lzPPbVsRJ9A9-s1fXHPcXY1nlIrl3Bo6lDqDBqZMLptmZVngOX9Bb/s1150/2024-2-17%20VW.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gyDkzmmMCnzCIs3YDLmow2T9MdIz49eWlGs0QgqUzbFaI3rhp8ed-xKYQbPqZXLIImeiv8j9t1x4lN71BCvAMw9aLm2aemccKkQocbU7SAoTVhOdnKngkqM9rVO7MR0Cjf531-7lzPPbVsRJ9A9-s1fXHPcXY1nlIrl3Bo6lDqDBqZMLptmZVngOX9Bb/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20VW.jpg" /></a><br />The Caddie was a 6-door model.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_nGEfmt20UY_wdmMVBviaKFqCZTqSkCKrB32I-yFMiypc3_6e7NoCpXIR_ArBFbnLoJGUGtFI8iEKYxDXHyfPlfka81XBwdxzBdx1MAvG4IXYI8T5Wa2ylLgQI6BzGZJlKgqXKcDw57krmbf1bU5b8TThyWcZtnSX-RM1U_r3Oedf4vEz3hLCJPtMbXo/s1150/2024-2-17%20Caddie.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_nGEfmt20UY_wdmMVBviaKFqCZTqSkCKrB32I-yFMiypc3_6e7NoCpXIR_ArBFbnLoJGUGtFI8iEKYxDXHyfPlfka81XBwdxzBdx1MAvG4IXYI8T5Wa2ylLgQI6BzGZJlKgqXKcDw57krmbf1bU5b8TThyWcZtnSX-RM1U_r3Oedf4vEz3hLCJPtMbXo/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20Caddie.jpg" /></a><br />We spent some time up by the rooftop pool this afternoon, then I let Tobey beat me at gin - again! We decided to try one of the local restaurants we had gone by a few times for dinner tonight. Needless to say, we had a hard time remembering which street it was on! We did pass by some interesting sights along the way. This dog was just watching everyone go by!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHFdcS2IBeJjl8pT90gGOAiPLyQgQxy_7sT-XlkfTgB2U_M3ctXMUm9xezPxuO_tCbNetRh5TYKIl9G-vAFxm8LfCB84r5ryEzk8U-exFLOupTD7GcDfIpjJ3RU9syUYG6j_4sfHKI0R4civfpiieUqcxDBVdmjYPFOXLUoI2EHQLscDwDpxzS7YFf6JJ/s648/2024-2-17%20dog.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHFdcS2IBeJjl8pT90gGOAiPLyQgQxy_7sT-XlkfTgB2U_M3ctXMUm9xezPxuO_tCbNetRh5TYKIl9G-vAFxm8LfCB84r5ryEzk8U-exFLOupTD7GcDfIpjJ3RU9syUYG6j_4sfHKI0R4civfpiieUqcxDBVdmjYPFOXLUoI2EHQLscDwDpxzS7YFf6JJ/w508-h640/2024-2-17%20dog.jpg" /></a><br />Some fancy artwork on one of the buildings.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9gdroI_CNXazfJsOXI0p_5Aoo69KbmrlnjrpxXpniSp2LtgeuL9rrPTEy7DZrPsDJfruuqEnevlNaqH147qT3JfjQ3Su00Ux3YRqsoajAsO9VNaq4jWHhSaZaQmUZR-DEsPjSuQhMJ0pTKvrWI7CMDiCUF42crt9R8xUjpK4hnUFXLP4TSDtnQ5tqqmb/s1024/2024-2-17%20art.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9gdroI_CNXazfJsOXI0p_5Aoo69KbmrlnjrpxXpniSp2LtgeuL9rrPTEy7DZrPsDJfruuqEnevlNaqH147qT3JfjQ3Su00Ux3YRqsoajAsO9VNaq4jWHhSaZaQmUZR-DEsPjSuQhMJ0pTKvrWI7CMDiCUF42crt9R8xUjpK4hnUFXLP4TSDtnQ5tqqmb/w640-h416/2024-2-17%20art.jpg" /></a><br />Finally, we reached our destination. Not fancy to look at ... and they were getting ready to close. The only thing they still had on the menu that we could order were quesabirrias which came with soup, so we did. The soup was quite spicy and the sandwiches were pretty bland. I'm not sure if we will go back to try the tacos or not - there are too many restaurants to choose from.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ruczmx8zNJwgY6Qay0LbJ20SlEQLrTfdkto8AO8tmvKr4zMvhvpPYocxWSoXLyyAb6teaf_zNvgM6deXZIPIUK0LgsfQNLJhglHmufzgG18Kh6TLQI6-9VAIpOmRlpmNLBC-XsS0cgJpVsLUbD0USLy9XXoGVUp_wzv8fJ5ZgU3yJxX325TYYV-H5yC8/s1023/2024-2-17%20quesabirria.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ruczmx8zNJwgY6Qay0LbJ20SlEQLrTfdkto8AO8tmvKr4zMvhvpPYocxWSoXLyyAb6teaf_zNvgM6deXZIPIUK0LgsfQNLJhglHmufzgG18Kh6TLQI6-9VAIpOmRlpmNLBC-XsS0cgJpVsLUbD0USLy9XXoGVUp_wzv8fJ5ZgU3yJxX325TYYV-H5yC8/w640-h480/2024-2-17%20quesabirria.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAMBjrzIJqq4A-XbAdNY9mfkQmVlbpTF94IWUnsVTXXcvSL4QE6iv1FKxfbrQhLZztS5Id9hdwN31qKTUmhHdFiJ1mPAwZNalocR2MV-xXvYrsRUdCdtMvbBx-AaZS5r8xmy5l3wrphIb7d_V_yWs8k2yj0OG_Dw9saKh-J-m4syKlTtKiAu4Me5cxooP/s863/2024-2-17%20dinner%20restaurant.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAMBjrzIJqq4A-XbAdNY9mfkQmVlbpTF94IWUnsVTXXcvSL4QE6iv1FKxfbrQhLZztS5Id9hdwN31qKTUmhHdFiJ1mPAwZNalocR2MV-xXvYrsRUdCdtMvbBx-AaZS5r8xmy5l3wrphIb7d_V_yWs8k2yj0OG_Dw9saKh-J-m4syKlTtKiAu4Me5cxooP/w480-h640/2024-2-17%20dinner%20restaurant.jpg" /></a><br />We're in for the night and haven't made plans for tomorrow so stay tuned!</div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-42047932990233364622024-02-16T19:52:00.000-07:002024-02-16T19:52:06.549-07:00February 16, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoI said never again, yet I found myself on another presentation this morning. It was a beautiful property, but no, we did not buy. They gave us a lovely breakfast and some USD for visiting, then we were on our way back to Cabo San Lucas. After lunch, it was swimsuits and sunscreen then a walk to Medano Beach. It was a beautiful afternoon and we enjoyed just sitting and watching all the activities. All of the resorts and bars along the beach had music and activities and the local tourist "junk" vendors were prolific! We are both good at saying, "No, gracias."<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBb7Ai4FdR6OJ_ELgfq3EkWzTQgveBIc-7fP9TZ-SotUBWXfMn8mYWOtwkAFKerOxR-guwGReg27IsClg3e0Q0WWeiXrzwTo5HjtjdJ2ehWro_wMIIqgn6MRB5mer2s7Icz_Wmllr1VX2Pe6oivTcPAffXo96qNtMRdLNjaNZX-NiaSTRlmxusJm5UrZR/s1150/2024-2-16%20beach.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBb7Ai4FdR6OJ_ELgfq3EkWzTQgveBIc-7fP9TZ-SotUBWXfMn8mYWOtwkAFKerOxR-guwGReg27IsClg3e0Q0WWeiXrzwTo5HjtjdJ2ehWro_wMIIqgn6MRB5mer2s7Icz_Wmllr1VX2Pe6oivTcPAffXo96qNtMRdLNjaNZX-NiaSTRlmxusJm5UrZR/w640-h480/2024-2-16%20beach.jpg" /></a><div>We could not see the famous "arch" from here, but had fun watching all of the water taxis taking folks from the beach to the yachts. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wy5ixYeP9PDLeMvUD8CY7wQY1AioD59p26aqOZOhUDTEWTjj0dBhnRLSH0h6U-HT99amaTaMWsNX6qeFLTk1sh_68VnOkcRLYD4JIuD4jVSaWUdTG15jZsbSbkjucVMGr2X8VF35KMi4_szU4sbVVdFeyhEKeTIqGsT1asx7A_6dU-wxVSPAPtVL7SeA/s1150/2024-2-16%20yachts.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wy5ixYeP9PDLeMvUD8CY7wQY1AioD59p26aqOZOhUDTEWTjj0dBhnRLSH0h6U-HT99amaTaMWsNX6qeFLTk1sh_68VnOkcRLYD4JIuD4jVSaWUdTG15jZsbSbkjucVMGr2X8VF35KMi4_szU4sbVVdFeyhEKeTIqGsT1asx7A_6dU-wxVSPAPtVL7SeA/w640-h480/2024-2-16%20yachts.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyDYtxm-ECByoHyt9iwO-cAwIgZ_6AkoMjoWoNZen81H2ftZJwVnzhVqKoNhbTij4iZbJq_WkvOPfUFwhq3fBQtYvT1Yu2VNPpCv1ktGAzPLJg-m_FRcDOJFwGboaGWFNgw0eN7HvHUQekNBVGlKmLALxslcORDH7bcd-BuSNJKgHGlU4aEMKyt1Jkher/s1148/2024-2-16%20Sue%20and%20Tobey.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiyDYtxm-ECByoHyt9iwO-cAwIgZ_6AkoMjoWoNZen81H2ftZJwVnzhVqKoNhbTij4iZbJq_WkvOPfUFwhq3fBQtYvT1Yu2VNPpCv1ktGAzPLJg-m_FRcDOJFwGboaGWFNgw0eN7HvHUQekNBVGlKmLALxslcORDH7bcd-BuSNJKgHGlU4aEMKyt1Jkher/w640-h482/2024-2-16%20Sue%20and%20Tobey.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwAxPIBPVcM3085RfBnB7rSN8UbW5njiPzR37x_wwLvt-J2FwIZG9Mp0NGc3dAuXRZPa9D4yyh8N-yJel63Jqr4TMf9x0PCCiGHf1c-lmtBUppoPB06Vu6gcySQHky7DbuKaeoMdlkH-99wAAqQ4WRCH46E54N2rfLIhLZx5RsHjuu9eYG1tJiKX8SIgp/s1150/2024-2-16%20harbor.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwAxPIBPVcM3085RfBnB7rSN8UbW5njiPzR37x_wwLvt-J2FwIZG9Mp0NGc3dAuXRZPa9D4yyh8N-yJel63Jqr4TMf9x0PCCiGHf1c-lmtBUppoPB06Vu6gcySQHky7DbuKaeoMdlkH-99wAAqQ4WRCH46E54N2rfLIhLZx5RsHjuu9eYG1tJiKX8SIgp/w640-h480/2024-2-16%20harbor.jpg" /></a></div><div>It was fun watching the boats coming back into the marina - and the pelicans enjoyed the smaller boats, too!<br /><br />Around 5, we decided to head back into town and find a nice restaurant for dinner. We ended up at La Dolce, an Italian restaurant. We had a really nice waiter and he kept us supplied with hot bread. We ended up sharing a salad and spaghetti dish that had shrimp and bacon along with the pasta and sauce. It was very good and we were stuffed. I can't imagine eating the full portion!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkh-ohsDcPD08MpqvfNNNVXPUQBKwLk9e-yTg81JUikWvIuHH5nrOjJWsExTJUUSKY1Bv324J_YnueW6Wc55Y79AdJw4Glb9MAsshgVAFxmggZQ_wByEehVCC0oVhN8rG3QCGapmNHNWIJimuFgvwwWS_S7Cro-2atOZfWRge_ldQH-CfVvuHSKfH0lRXD/s863/2024-2-16%20pasta.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkh-ohsDcPD08MpqvfNNNVXPUQBKwLk9e-yTg81JUikWvIuHH5nrOjJWsExTJUUSKY1Bv324J_YnueW6Wc55Y79AdJw4Glb9MAsshgVAFxmggZQ_wByEehVCC0oVhN8rG3QCGapmNHNWIJimuFgvwwWS_S7Cro-2atOZfWRge_ldQH-CfVvuHSKfH0lRXD/w640-h480/2024-2-16%20pasta.jpg" /></a></div><div>It was a chilly walk home since we didn't take jackets and the wind had picked up, but we made it. Tomorrow morning we will have an early start since we booked a whale watching trip, so good night!<br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-42182547882216457642024-02-15T20:20:00.001-07:002024-02-15T20:20:16.053-07:00February 15, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoWe had planned to walk to the Natural History Museum this morning but today started off rainy so we stayed in and read, instead. It cleared a little around noon so we headed out to forage for food! We walked in the opposite direction from town and found a local restaurant and decided to give it a try. The tacos were pretty basic and they didn't have much in the way of "dressing it up", but the meat was tasty.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WQUU5algb83YDBlsyoO4gKjJshiSfAUChKD6IQTLe45fT1dujuoMwKCZhbMhlzV8HwoLfgzlMaLWBYT0MIoVbB9ycJIJ6fYrueGmnwmjnko9Uxn5vbQ80Sf5DPa0JaN2XASoGd4Ou5Cinbtz51Zp54h22U7JGSEqsxu1XOZ6ayBvzzAUmrl6gj8AxKIK/s863/2024-2-15%20lunch.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WQUU5algb83YDBlsyoO4gKjJshiSfAUChKD6IQTLe45fT1dujuoMwKCZhbMhlzV8HwoLfgzlMaLWBYT0MIoVbB9ycJIJ6fYrueGmnwmjnko9Uxn5vbQ80Sf5DPa0JaN2XASoGd4Ou5Cinbtz51Zp54h22U7JGSEqsxu1XOZ6ayBvzzAUmrl6gj8AxKIK/w640-h480/2024-2-15%20lunch.jpg" /></a><br />The waitresses spoke NO ENGLISH and the menu was all in Spanish. We ordered three different types of tacos - all sheep - different cuts, but they all tasted the same. Afterwards, we walked into town to pick up some fruit for breakfast. We passed one bar and I loved the sign! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHyEUtIZ2kudAbBEyMn1cNtDDgMTKm78vgKDRzZQ4gmGu39AWSnI0lfGfiqjOVHAES_dBIn1HFv_GvtQG4BD5trxCDJ6BZYAWR5zSw4SBC5MZlaQjzDkmg1rhLERLU89j1-UrAZ8jHMcGREjk45zzgFGE2C5Dn7ml3WSJ4UK7OqzUXV_9exhYjqkCa2By/s1084/2024-2-15%20sign.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHyEUtIZ2kudAbBEyMn1cNtDDgMTKm78vgKDRzZQ4gmGu39AWSnI0lfGfiqjOVHAES_dBIn1HFv_GvtQG4BD5trxCDJ6BZYAWR5zSw4SBC5MZlaQjzDkmg1rhLERLU89j1-UrAZ8jHMcGREjk45zzgFGE2C5Dn7ml3WSJ4UK7OqzUXV_9exhYjqkCa2By/w640-h356/2024-2-15%20sign.jpg" /></a><br />We hike back up the hill and played cards - Tobey beat me again!!! - and read until it was time to go back to town for dinner. We were treated to a beautiful sunset on the way. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnya2rV0HTeVnurvSrX7xOIOHTvRM22fl0Gadz8o-tOzUslEYxOom5p-n9jRbizTeliSdxGvcWdbs6OQPZ6sj_bDbtfe-U4qioRF3b-UA2EDpsh3YSzRjN8do74FYYrB3NOIkr1gQnp2ELOzwy11y_t3fso4dqNsped98NttsBsa5mUxZ1IWF9bi_SffR/s863/2024-2-15%20sunset.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnya2rV0HTeVnurvSrX7xOIOHTvRM22fl0Gadz8o-tOzUslEYxOom5p-n9jRbizTeliSdxGvcWdbs6OQPZ6sj_bDbtfe-U4qioRF3b-UA2EDpsh3YSzRjN8do74FYYrB3NOIkr1gQnp2ELOzwy11y_t3fso4dqNsped98NttsBsa5mUxZ1IWF9bi_SffR/w480-h640/2024-2-15%20sunset.jpg" /></a><div>Tonight we ate at Los Claros, a place we have been to on previous trips. At first I didn't recognize the building because it is now painted yellow, not orange.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx6nOcxeOHc7m7ZAg3ZpIetSKvVQ6HYstnXlgqaCqMOgQzHTXF6AD03UM8J03QE7spRw8ErzAO90y5GkQNz35lUgoErLwGbpO4dLpEHxlK0PkDOjAxw0DfNCbCtsJib4Jith8JFgmB31tYB-E10wLXdw_7X2S3lxRP9hvwT0BFKM1H1koRYSjcU2gjjVA/s1150/2024-2-15%20Los%20Claros.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx6nOcxeOHc7m7ZAg3ZpIetSKvVQ6HYstnXlgqaCqMOgQzHTXF6AD03UM8J03QE7spRw8ErzAO90y5GkQNz35lUgoErLwGbpO4dLpEHxlK0PkDOjAxw0DfNCbCtsJib4Jith8JFgmB31tYB-E10wLXdw_7X2S3lxRP9hvwT0BFKM1H1koRYSjcU2gjjVA/w640-h480/2024-2-15%20Los%20Claros.jpg" /></a><br />We each got a shrimp and fish taco. They have lots of toppings and crema to dress them up and we were both full.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwq6QsYK40TqecO2GdwmBSazqWhb6gmLtd1nDedFkEOI_YqARNXdCMfSJTXLrVeyXZavgXO9dpnN1RSQ923ni6eDIexUH_V6oMkaQVoXRyRqYANwhXc9eYVP-LKx3j80i0CPCjT3i2F-tvRT7Di91SQc4HgF2W8-JbVv4qRg1va_8HMjge19e-vjFgWEDw/s863/2025-2-15%20dinner.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwq6QsYK40TqecO2GdwmBSazqWhb6gmLtd1nDedFkEOI_YqARNXdCMfSJTXLrVeyXZavgXO9dpnN1RSQ923ni6eDIexUH_V6oMkaQVoXRyRqYANwhXc9eYVP-LKx3j80i0CPCjT3i2F-tvRT7Di91SQc4HgF2W8-JbVv4qRg1va_8HMjge19e-vjFgWEDw/w640-h480/2025-2-15%20dinner.jpg" /></a><br />After dinner it was another hike back to the condo. We figure we walk a minimum of two miles each time we head into "el centro" plus any "sight seeing" along the way, so we are getting our exercise. The forecast is for warmer and sunnier weather so we are looking forward to FINALLY wearing shorts and not jeans - and maybe be able to go to the beach.<div> </div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-58948611164928414542024-02-14T19:51:00.000-07:002024-02-14T19:51:50.054-07:00February 14, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoHappy Valentine's Day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSdmXyjFMqQyDCfU8tXjK8BWzzHdRbCiEpg1hMjCAkfzGOauRL2IF7zqHD5NsEcfogyWW46V8tq9waVxGIqOTmeOgPOSURT12X5Y4GBVQtULpWCGaCEyihrVUyCWsABgYBTrOERhNZHbiYIcogOVQgsNfxSbztbR73m-C0N4mci-XlN70mg41KnGanUG_/s612/Valentine.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSdmXyjFMqQyDCfU8tXjK8BWzzHdRbCiEpg1hMjCAkfzGOauRL2IF7zqHD5NsEcfogyWW46V8tq9waVxGIqOTmeOgPOSURT12X5Y4GBVQtULpWCGaCEyihrVUyCWsABgYBTrOERhNZHbiYIcogOVQgsNfxSbztbR73m-C0N4mci-XlN70mg41KnGanUG_/w640-h422/Valentine.jpg" /></a><br />We went to a "vacation club" presentation this morning ... aka, time share pitch. It wasn't horrible; we didn't buy, and we received breakfast, massages for two, whale watching trip for two, and two Cabo t-shirts. The weather was pretty cool this morning, so why not? <br /><br />We had lunch back at our condo, hung out and read, then walked into town for our massages. They did an okay job, but we both agreed that our massage people at home are better. Neither of us was super hungry, so we picked up pizza to go on the way home. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7F3KCMxrYe4hmW1-rg4AvBtPPEgZQio-Z9oP_MNSGqxuUnKGMCwykhmZyZBWxv00Rwy1lm1wDUzEHSoGt2jCHuoq4zKQGqvyIVbf-ThoLm03NFpeym4W0B_8Ww9q-g8plHhvcZTqcfrwiRZW1nnWrpwxY201hTlyDWynM1XsQpHDDNU9rPUooEyp-sJT3/s863/2024-2-14%20pizza%20lovers.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7F3KCMxrYe4hmW1-rg4AvBtPPEgZQio-Z9oP_MNSGqxuUnKGMCwykhmZyZBWxv00Rwy1lm1wDUzEHSoGt2jCHuoq4zKQGqvyIVbf-ThoLm03NFpeym4W0B_8Ww9q-g8plHhvcZTqcfrwiRZW1nnWrpwxY201hTlyDWynM1XsQpHDDNU9rPUooEyp-sJT3/w480-h640/2024-2-14%20pizza%20lovers.jpg" /></a><div>It had to be one of the more interesting pizzas I have ever had. It was a "Margarita Special." It had tomatoes, goat cheese, basil and walnuts on it. The walnuts added an interesting twist to the flavor.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRXNRFHVejTt_0ZDxLZEEH-lohkv2fGi_qwqPQlXchVOwQebRf6FDZSMoFzSTmOV2iRU1sBw6mYEAsXI4l2ZSDIlctuE9tii-FKE1N9RHibwQMbvXasDSalEVaYZMClPC5IdQlBfvpcpHiMLXxPrk3G2mS5bH3MzH0uGk8LHU_1j01PFo_AJj20V6HRvh/s863/2024-2-14%20pizza.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRXNRFHVejTt_0ZDxLZEEH-lohkv2fGi_qwqPQlXchVOwQebRf6FDZSMoFzSTmOV2iRU1sBw6mYEAsXI4l2ZSDIlctuE9tii-FKE1N9RHibwQMbvXasDSalEVaYZMClPC5IdQlBfvpcpHiMLXxPrk3G2mS5bH3MzH0uGk8LHU_1j01PFo_AJj20V6HRvh/w480-h640/2024-2-14%20pizza.jpg" /></a></div><div>We have tried walking on a different street every time we head into town and back. This electric pole would definitely not fly back home!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm23eJOV3TQcVGKwSSOiNY0O0Xztc35jonBpOCliBPDZ9vI5-bwnBDOAKBOLg6k6ScnhGoWIgY1ZWyOZSxpzsvlF_yWHWymERHpIgHF1iSAYvmZpteLVGxSYG2zHA8D2vNqg0oHld0o5Gjscf0fM86Qrbqcmg_uF-L8q1rF5KBVTBKGQlrdeuHg9Rhwthv/s863/2024-2-13%20wires.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm23eJOV3TQcVGKwSSOiNY0O0Xztc35jonBpOCliBPDZ9vI5-bwnBDOAKBOLg6k6ScnhGoWIgY1ZWyOZSxpzsvlF_yWHWymERHpIgHF1iSAYvmZpteLVGxSYG2zHA8D2vNqg0oHld0o5Gjscf0fM86Qrbqcmg_uF-L8q1rF5KBVTBKGQlrdeuHg9Rhwthv/w480-h640/2024-2-13%20wires.jpg" /></a></div><div>Tobey beat me at gin again. There's always tomorrow, I guess! Until then, enjoy your night.</div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-87811075714600636522024-02-13T21:08:00.000-07:002024-02-13T21:08:59.701-07:00February 13, 2024 - Cabo San Lucas, MexicoWe had a lazy start to the day - both of us sleeping in until after 8:00 am! It was great. It was a little cool when we walked into town around 10:30 - about 65 degrees - but it warmed up quickly and we shed our windbreakers. It was fun to just walk along and check out different shops. We made our way to Gardenias for lunch. We have eaten here on different trips and it was as good, as usual!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleOMqLMl_An55heaE3sIhKs09OwXBmMq6nk6t0KI26ygO4fCrM_lCuocs1lqTtIOAqFV0yY-p8tNc1xYkOIPBDgGu1_L-HPp9naTbGxTeCTawf9mU_7r1gGFQ8aPsT2udLUE4fx7f-IrOCxsuJTYS8p07SMmJ2AhLlKJr_8PYb9TlHYh9dAZg9LmPW96n/s610/2024-2-13%20lunch.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleOMqLMl_An55heaE3sIhKs09OwXBmMq6nk6t0KI26ygO4fCrM_lCuocs1lqTtIOAqFV0yY-p8tNc1xYkOIPBDgGu1_L-HPp9naTbGxTeCTawf9mU_7r1gGFQ8aPsT2udLUE4fx7f-IrOCxsuJTYS8p07SMmJ2AhLlKJr_8PYb9TlHYh9dAZg9LmPW96n/w640-h588/2024-2-13%20lunch.jpg" /></a><br />Tobey had the carne asada burrito and I had one grilled shimp and one breaded shrimp taco.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHJhqnzQjnZvXov_JKxCFI0QIVt_3gLdNDOHVd97lkrVVEcqQltMjzq6JuxD-if90ywHfvz9q9ryGCTEMlV4y-TCqus8fwklOra8D2YsbgJP-SIPBg1NgKFiK72TAqbYn_Am-BZirgoKOnyMtOjn4bsQijQZUTyMn8QJF2CW_Rh2Pyr-_DmpvuI9AMq7-/s767/2024-2-13%20lunch%20Tobey.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHJhqnzQjnZvXov_JKxCFI0QIVt_3gLdNDOHVd97lkrVVEcqQltMjzq6JuxD-if90ywHfvz9q9ryGCTEMlV4y-TCqus8fwklOra8D2YsbgJP-SIPBg1NgKFiK72TAqbYn_Am-BZirgoKOnyMtOjn4bsQijQZUTyMn8QJF2CW_Rh2Pyr-_DmpvuI9AMq7-/w523-h374/2024-2-13%20lunch%20Tobey.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMmUuPYDlD7QiqY3lW0lRlGr-4oC4W6nUjJdMmWxqE7u7jUEkA2oLsdGh9jRydUBzk_42rcjerycECEuisUDYhVcEeduDyfkSUYHfYicJx2HmM3e6dyDI_XKJxGZP2YICsONuW16Fe0dJLzNjl83zsHQIGWfqNBNC7csVgXoxVFykonXUxEmbX_60ACAB/s863/2024-2-13%20lunch%20sue.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMmUuPYDlD7QiqY3lW0lRlGr-4oC4W6nUjJdMmWxqE7u7jUEkA2oLsdGh9jRydUBzk_42rcjerycECEuisUDYhVcEeduDyfkSUYHfYicJx2HmM3e6dyDI_XKJxGZP2YICsONuW16Fe0dJLzNjl83zsHQIGWfqNBNC7csVgXoxVFykonXUxEmbX_60ACAB/w523-h393/2024-2-13%20lunch%20sue.jpg" /></a><br />Tummies filled, we continued our walk along Medano Beach before heading back to our condo. I couldn't see the name of the ship that was in port, but there were lots of folks in town from the ship.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Q67m24NeXC1A5sdYfqdibJYWjL147QyoD_PXKYrv076S5JzTg-iTqWSBn-siocXYMmQNUO_mN5moGaDHmwtf-Z57GtRpzZolrIISP9v1zNg3-77eFmhqDd7eaEeIgrkm4GnZa42F51mVKsGjTWDdZt4FUSzY_7mwlZShG52HNsRhEUPXLqskcERWbaid/s1150/2024-2-13%20beach.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Q67m24NeXC1A5sdYfqdibJYWjL147QyoD_PXKYrv076S5JzTg-iTqWSBn-siocXYMmQNUO_mN5moGaDHmwtf-Z57GtRpzZolrIISP9v1zNg3-77eFmhqDd7eaEeIgrkm4GnZa42F51mVKsGjTWDdZt4FUSzY_7mwlZShG52HNsRhEUPXLqskcERWbaid/w675-h507/2024-2-13%20beach.jpg" /></a><br />We didn't realize how hilly Cabo was from the times we have been here before because we usually stayed down in the tourist "downtown" area. Our condo is over a mile up several hills from the main street, so we were both happy to get back and take our shoes off! I changed into my swimsuit and headed to the rooftop pool to read. The water is NOT heated, so, NO, I did not swim! Tobey joined me and we hung out until the clouds completely rolled in and it got too chilly. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7gbrCCKt0YEDPAY5lvqsiTykvNNVcD4OqhPVMTx2jaxjiia5hFRilrPazeDWTvtHiD80C5QjTEjabXjeN8IJM09j3ioQUxEpUQE2s4BJiJ8K2lLUxXfrPFdbM-AR_wnujreF9YxMeYJf4qlWB5xVx1o-pAFWNRb6StYqBhyphenhyphenHCBQlbsVtLXPEHPunjpLY/s692/2024-2-13%20pool.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7gbrCCKt0YEDPAY5lvqsiTykvNNVcD4OqhPVMTx2jaxjiia5hFRilrPazeDWTvtHiD80C5QjTEjabXjeN8IJM09j3ioQUxEpUQE2s4BJiJ8K2lLUxXfrPFdbM-AR_wnujreF9YxMeYJf4qlWB5xVx1o-pAFWNRb6StYqBhyphenhyphenHCBQlbsVtLXPEHPunjpLY/w600-h640/2024-2-13%20pool.jpg" /></a><br />This is our roof top view back over the city looking out to the water. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9_lDVkGvuZOCzi9tNDU8hPqcrc3i0-gwMUAb3gmjVHKS_QNfGo6WJcYrV8wCcSHxXXLzxBgCmF8SXskHn7pRFykar3NKb8kQvfvlFadixVvm9UiiPn37dLp1ja93Z4aCbcdX0EIvTE5kewTY2NsxzDpByPuI1fL_q_Auw_MzvGJuE9eO2SVhXUaDx_9H/s1120/2024-2-13%20city%20view.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9_lDVkGvuZOCzi9tNDU8hPqcrc3i0-gwMUAb3gmjVHKS_QNfGo6WJcYrV8wCcSHxXXLzxBgCmF8SXskHn7pRFykar3NKb8kQvfvlFadixVvm9UiiPn37dLp1ja93Z4aCbcdX0EIvTE5kewTY2NsxzDpByPuI1fL_q_Auw_MzvGJuE9eO2SVhXUaDx_9H/w642-h477/2024-2-13%20city%20view.jpg" /></a><br />We enjoyed naps and showers before going back into town for dinner tonight. We ate at Restaurant El Pescador. We had been there once before and it was better this time. I enjoyed the coconut shrimp and Tobey had the garlic fish filet. There was so much food, we brought half of it back and will enjoy it for lunch tomorrow. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0KgU8ddTEf8j8D9yfiTWtwEFj20bnAcV-sXjCmw7C863TKV3-vGl6vSRfeSwD7L8Duvbt7MBzohM3hdda8thCJLP1AmkvQTDkvR7jUv3I7muTvJ-tfjiM7hUCvBRkhm4dARxrnkRQL9q-5Um7aL4ShEeMcUGy_0E9qBsijGvoPD0INQYH7p-sfpvQSQK/s863/2024-2-13%20dinner%20Tobey.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0KgU8ddTEf8j8D9yfiTWtwEFj20bnAcV-sXjCmw7C863TKV3-vGl6vSRfeSwD7L8Duvbt7MBzohM3hdda8thCJLP1AmkvQTDkvR7jUv3I7muTvJ-tfjiM7hUCvBRkhm4dARxrnkRQL9q-5Um7aL4ShEeMcUGy_0E9qBsijGvoPD0INQYH7p-sfpvQSQK/w640-h480/2024-2-13%20dinner%20Tobey.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyApGWzSYwH_Q7pZcnjMV6YWrDgyFsMkPzbyEjiU-itXM2Xw-I4ettUbNCVLzTrkdGpH_dqQNkMLttqPT6a-renjrDfFtKOwpOiZmA0IOKMGm_UYsbbkKUSkV-w_P2JD_daq1CvmOeJEfF3iN2V-QG_ALJvBE2a6C0FMGyQMolmUP17emdmIUe3DUcdAEj/s753/2024-2-13%20dinner%20Sue.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyApGWzSYwH_Q7pZcnjMV6YWrDgyFsMkPzbyEjiU-itXM2Xw-I4ettUbNCVLzTrkdGpH_dqQNkMLttqPT6a-renjrDfFtKOwpOiZmA0IOKMGm_UYsbbkKUSkV-w_P2JD_daq1CvmOeJEfF3iN2V-QG_ALJvBE2a6C0FMGyQMolmUP17emdmIUe3DUcdAEj/w640-h522/2024-2-13%20dinner%20Sue.jpg" /></a><br />Another jaunt up the hills and we are in for the evening. Tobey beat me at gin tonight. Oh well, maybe I will win tomorrow! It was still a good day!<br />Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-70624572814880006022024-02-13T10:22:00.002-07:002024-02-13T20:40:10.653-07:00February 12, 2024 - Fort Collins, CO to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico<p>We had an early morning wake-up call (4:20am!) as we headed out of Fort Collins for the Denver airport for a getaway to Cabo today. It was surprising how much traffic was on the road at that early hour, but we made it with plenty of time.</p><p>Our flights from Denver to Dallas, then on to Cabo went smoothly and we arrived early. Of course, the gate was still occupied with an outbound plane, so we waited! Our shuttle to Cabo San Lucas from the airport took about an hour. After checking in to our vacation rental, we headed out for dinner. It was about a 15-20 minute walk to the downtown (touristy) area but worth it. We had dinner at Tacos al Piasa. We each had a taco al pastor (pork) and carne asada (steak). The carne asada was better, but both were pretty tasty.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQLp3vid6fUb6j9RTacNELsaUj21KJXFzXboZ5kp2I8gj0EmY5POe1kZIYgst2ii92QLVFWw4NbUXN-xMNVAWL8Msd-1ZMB9WiE16vH36eqFmz4-yWue9Gcwp9uVu-iNfT31C9yqdp-USaIbY9suf1Cj7-ThvPusIeuW_3KoUgS1EIhm377qqwQn_g93u/s1150/2024-2-12%20dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="1150" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQLp3vid6fUb6j9RTacNELsaUj21KJXFzXboZ5kp2I8gj0EmY5POe1kZIYgst2ii92QLVFWw4NbUXN-xMNVAWL8Msd-1ZMB9WiE16vH36eqFmz4-yWue9Gcwp9uVu-iNfT31C9yqdp-USaIbY9suf1Cj7-ThvPusIeuW_3KoUgS1EIhm377qqwQn_g93u/w577-h433/2024-2-12%20dinner.jpg" width="577" /></a></p><p>We headed on to the mall where we went to the grocery store for breakfast items before going back to our condo. We are looking forward to kicking back and relaxing and hopefully, soaking up some sun. </p><p><br /></p>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-88583080992947518522023-10-09T08:58:00.000-06:002023-10-09T08:58:11.208-06:00October 7, 2023 - Lake Kezar, Maine - Fort Collins, ColoradoWendy, Lydia, and I had an early morning wake-up call - about 5:15 am! We needed to return our car to the Boston airport by 10:00am and it's about a 3-1/2 hour drive from Sue's place in Maine. No problem - we were loaded and on the road a little before 6:00am. It was DARK, DARK, DARK - and raining as we left. Fortunately, there was very little traffic on the roads which were 2-lane and winding for our first hour. We got onto I-95 when we got to Gray, Maine and made our way through Maine, New Hamshire and into Massachusetts with sprinkles off and on. We made good time and managed to stop for breakfast and gas along the way and still pulled into the rental car return about 9:45. Good timing!<br /><br />The other women were flying back from Portland, Maine and had most of the day to spend with Sue before their flight at 6:00pm!<br /><br />Wendy and I flew back to Colorado and Lydia went on to Washington, D.C. to meet family and friends for a wedding. After touching down in Denver, we gathered our bags, got the car, and were back in Fort Collins and I was home by 5:00 pm. <br /><br />It was a great trip and while Stephen King didn't come to our book club meeting in person, we listened to a couple of his interviews online after discussing our book. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJr-0xKLbbCl_yj0OCbgvJ7ErWimvU3tqhAQ-wwoo7DYswlKk9_aDPvZ8QxCxMMMJGFeBuWZ3iGt8P9xxyyGnUcvNL81HM1i6R9Rkbdm6g6K2Xfu3E1msj136FZY90kBWTrNj4YXBY7_zURVUFh5UlgA2WUzPyK8428uJHzdGimM3KiaC_0ry7sDZ_SE7/s344/The_Stand_(1978)_front_cover,_first_edition.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJr-0xKLbbCl_yj0OCbgvJ7ErWimvU3tqhAQ-wwoo7DYswlKk9_aDPvZ8QxCxMMMJGFeBuWZ3iGt8P9xxyyGnUcvNL81HM1i6R9Rkbdm6g6K2Xfu3E1msj136FZY90kBWTrNj4YXBY7_zURVUFh5UlgA2WUzPyK8428uJHzdGimM3KiaC_0ry7sDZ_SE7/w256-h400/The_Stand_(1978)_front_cover,_first_edition.png" /></a> I think we need to make this an annual event!</div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-54368593767084827642023-10-06T18:36:00.000-06:002023-10-06T18:36:50.859-06:00October 6, 2023 - Lake Kezar, MaineWe decided to take a short drive today to see the colors and make a short detour into New Hampshire so a couple of the women could check that state off their visited list. You would never know you were in Maine if you came upon this road sign!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_X-HRI8Spl71vneErnO4soP4qHD19zDcEHBzOKiVHeaq92vmciJNJNV08cdBPu6CnhA4dc5Ng3eZN4eCliUzmoGhmXkXwCM_JSsw44yVRllVfN9e6xQLX-0tGcrhEF8odBVHNyYAwv3uei-SVPMYK6QIYW_WnSWkIoKYQh6O0tRhe_tzpl2IILwVxKu9/s1024/sign.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_X-HRI8Spl71vneErnO4soP4qHD19zDcEHBzOKiVHeaq92vmciJNJNV08cdBPu6CnhA4dc5Ng3eZN4eCliUzmoGhmXkXwCM_JSsw44yVRllVfN9e6xQLX-0tGcrhEF8odBVHNyYAwv3uei-SVPMYK6QIYW_WnSWkIoKYQh6O0tRhe_tzpl2IILwVxKu9/w640-h480/sign.JPG" /></a><br /><br />It was foggy and misting for the first part of the day, but the colors were still pretty.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjiIhJchNO6q1jCwjJ8QO2ZXsVCor9zLaQvkMluAhnKAYppygUOMnWolpTD9vt6oVmqz4Tb4tJ7GffxSJMtffyws1IugTm_A8PNqKWM9N8doF_D9NZV9FNFu1bltGutecBS4SWKWlQxbpRYsV-3AWEAJ3CBdjcgrrfRZ38-4Tuq5Jq2Sm2efBWtIqvKGI/s1024/drive%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjiIhJchNO6q1jCwjJ8QO2ZXsVCor9zLaQvkMluAhnKAYppygUOMnWolpTD9vt6oVmqz4Tb4tJ7GffxSJMtffyws1IugTm_A8PNqKWM9N8doF_D9NZV9FNFu1bltGutecBS4SWKWlQxbpRYsV-3AWEAJ3CBdjcgrrfRZ38-4Tuq5Jq2Sm2efBWtIqvKGI/w480-h640/drive%202.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01Wu3JWHrY5RMurHDiek2tzfJmtx3rRe2FE24CIXpYrRloJQlzGSpVosSSdJEOIjlybzCrYGEYE1JrLuiTWlpT9aErOmFh3tt8teVTvyfRXh8i-JgfteuYZYQEz40kSekrW73Jy0s601McZYY5trEM-EpMyoaZK2gCiCKvVW35pXAf0yUvCNkvzwKebeQ/s1024/drive%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01Wu3JWHrY5RMurHDiek2tzfJmtx3rRe2FE24CIXpYrRloJQlzGSpVosSSdJEOIjlybzCrYGEYE1JrLuiTWlpT9aErOmFh3tt8teVTvyfRXh8i-JgfteuYZYQEz40kSekrW73Jy0s601McZYY5trEM-EpMyoaZK2gCiCKvVW35pXAf0yUvCNkvzwKebeQ/w640-h480/drive%201.JPG" /></a><br /><br />One of our first stops was the Sunday River Bridge in Newry, Maine. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLKYbQ9uV9Su4N3XW0o-9utd5iLwFEjFnfLOZb3QwUpnV0aTrd67b4bR5Q50p8NHbCU0wA4enJ1RAVZWCgfh_iHF_pZZJjG3A78Ec7i_gr5IAolXSrjTPI-5hTX5zC_PRUoNiRHGlqt_LcZjhNFw0E9_Py0Tv2CHnwaRee8BaZSm0ClObOh3KHByJ3v-I/s1024/Sunday%20River%20Bridge%20in%20Newry.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLKYbQ9uV9Su4N3XW0o-9utd5iLwFEjFnfLOZb3QwUpnV0aTrd67b4bR5Q50p8NHbCU0wA4enJ1RAVZWCgfh_iHF_pZZJjG3A78Ec7i_gr5IAolXSrjTPI-5hTX5zC_PRUoNiRHGlqt_LcZjhNFw0E9_Py0Tv2CHnwaRee8BaZSm0ClObOh3KHByJ3v-I/w640-h480/Sunday%20River%20Bridge%20in%20Newry.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Built in 1872, the bridge which is about four miles northwest of North Bethel, has the reputation of being the most photographed and painted covered bridge in Maine. The 87-foot Paddleford Truss bridge was closed to traffic in 1958 when a new bridge was built downstream. I had no idea what a Paddleford Truss bridge is, but it has to do with the way with the posts and counterbraces are aligned. It was also fun to see since Sue's daughter got married on this bridge!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBHYJ8hNp6MuB6veWzRDfco2NsA4S-ECSPQr8EQlLxf_MKmKZf7iwTYyuew0mkoO4nd5LLv7-V8OgXyJReFL6GN9fB7QY95FKUPU5jbWN8c6u7J7WuJJqNN_7kfTj-m92wPsg9JjbpdUiUgfxapRWjWAOapA5lEZiJQ8_ztJZ1WVfE-zd3KAebw3xbsh-/s1024/bridge%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBHYJ8hNp6MuB6veWzRDfco2NsA4S-ECSPQr8EQlLxf_MKmKZf7iwTYyuew0mkoO4nd5LLv7-V8OgXyJReFL6GN9fB7QY95FKUPU5jbWN8c6u7J7WuJJqNN_7kfTj-m92wPsg9JjbpdUiUgfxapRWjWAOapA5lEZiJQ8_ztJZ1WVfE-zd3KAebw3xbsh-/w640-h480/bridge%203.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtH_DC1MNoLFLwQ1vvhO1cvCE_Mql8uoweCqunp_XVKkoyMIElz2sWZvdIfSS42YS7GuLbZ4z0W35IG_NlzbIjSEHdM1D8Zd5TwjfHf01le05pPCJQnC5tOnelQ1COhn3WhZsJFi_TVYpF5kc1uvC5g5_qmcs1QG8CQxa2jf0AnNB70HRINHYfvrqrmFvs/s1024/bridge%202.JPG"><img border="0" 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Who would have guessed what a HUGE and varied menu they would have. I had a Thai chicken soup filled with veggies and dumplings ... and homemade bread! Others had Pad Thai, chili, Reuben sandwiches, and mac-and-cheese and everything was delicious!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkW_TQSs_VhreAK41cDMwfJXDyyZ5Kqqvu5XsvTwTDhVjjy77qLirKXXF_zF-XXXVEXI0h5EpIL13IxqanI7EPUoSVVAGN5sLF4PIN9ZMGOw1GQwS13JaiEZ-oX60WxLMVTEpWO8Cq5Im5lo7Dae5_U8NByAoke_tBbZL8idBegPN9OTFZk5xCAMgm2snP/s1024/lunch%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkW_TQSs_VhreAK41cDMwfJXDyyZ5Kqqvu5XsvTwTDhVjjy77qLirKXXF_zF-XXXVEXI0h5EpIL13IxqanI7EPUoSVVAGN5sLF4PIN9ZMGOw1GQwS13JaiEZ-oX60WxLMVTEpWO8Cq5Im5lo7Dae5_U8NByAoke_tBbZL8idBegPN9OTFZk5xCAMgm2snP/w640-h480/lunch%201.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggr_fEkju97Ff7_zMygK4ZOROdb7oPVejiV6Ymn_JCK2SXukqzM4rZEsWHcDBDYtG_L54SNLWx95dkh3PVoLmkxRYVGSTgExsOzAsA9djOxrtmaoEgNHcgqRIh_AwNu65lLir6_2ZOSosh6foxyGkNHALs4bk3m9xmskQy1NyI1lLCsX3eQ0ZI8pQa6IV/s1024/lunch%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggr_fEkju97Ff7_zMygK4ZOROdb7oPVejiV6Ymn_JCK2SXukqzM4rZEsWHcDBDYtG_L54SNLWx95dkh3PVoLmkxRYVGSTgExsOzAsA9djOxrtmaoEgNHcgqRIh_AwNu65lLir6_2ZOSosh6foxyGkNHALs4bk3m9xmskQy1NyI1lLCsX3eQ0ZI8pQa6IV/w640-h480/lunch%203.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSDUJifXLWc7Flt35fEH72se12apIoozw9L95l-_gNcG6_iGEbZ9q2IWv1P1CQG0EQnmB8mTNPnVFR_s944Uc-976HldX7Ra7QO8AgZtQSIwr7cDyxIt2JdQbdHYm4_gI5bKUXhl7G1BjOLBJH3UKuJ8U_J2ofT9iCZNfZ4g-Fl2qCVRAaXUdkSBXNgkN/s1024/lunch%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSDUJifXLWc7Flt35fEH72se12apIoozw9L95l-_gNcG6_iGEbZ9q2IWv1P1CQG0EQnmB8mTNPnVFR_s944Uc-976HldX7Ra7QO8AgZtQSIwr7cDyxIt2JdQbdHYm4_gI5bKUXhl7G1BjOLBJH3UKuJ8U_J2ofT9iCZNfZ4g-Fl2qCVRAaXUdkSBXNgkN/w640-h480/lunch%202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Back at Sue's "camp" (house) we relaxed, read, and Sue's sister, Lynn, came over and we played games and cards. Dinner tonight is homemade pizza. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXe2uXCKYowpUts0iw_s5JZvBaxLGWLmjTVHgLOoAGHoPjv1tfYo4HUKPHvB5UiDCM3bN_Wu72BPITrNbpVorOlGPxc_aaLeMvNyxPkNSgT1PROouHj8wXoNstTVLrBPPfrNJ_Vlf-vQOzuSeZFWnVBosvU4I5SdbMYnD-PjdqzPIE3gTi7_W5MKUbAHO/s1024/DSC02060.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXe2uXCKYowpUts0iw_s5JZvBaxLGWLmjTVHgLOoAGHoPjv1tfYo4HUKPHvB5UiDCM3bN_Wu72BPITrNbpVorOlGPxc_aaLeMvNyxPkNSgT1PROouHj8wXoNstTVLrBPPfrNJ_Vlf-vQOzuSeZFWnVBosvU4I5SdbMYnD-PjdqzPIE3gTi7_W5MKUbAHO/w640-h480/DSC02060.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1VBfgdPXMniGLBLE6p5A2AVU9yhMZPTKIrtvj4AgrHKHKUwlTbu44Vicx6_sTJxvvIduss5WSVxKrHMErZLOwC5EuPKZX9RfIWPRZrak68dKVPvpDzOWNr4aWco49j9X22HE33lb5wmIP7K7UzE5mJzvXjnABFzChBYsdyo4VbninsqooFNu8sL8x5d7/s1024/DSC02059.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1VBfgdPXMniGLBLE6p5A2AVU9yhMZPTKIrtvj4AgrHKHKUwlTbu44Vicx6_sTJxvvIduss5WSVxKrHMErZLOwC5EuPKZX9RfIWPRZrak68dKVPvpDzOWNr4aWco49j9X22HE33lb5wmIP7K7UzE5mJzvXjnABFzChBYsdyo4VbninsqooFNu8sL8x5d7/w640-h480/DSC02059.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6F0nNWfQ4khGMFwg0mSK82pLVM38LpniIBgxsdsu3Rmvl5dITCiSD991sp0disSqu3vw8XfAa8R7h2UEKJTQlRAdIIG0Yuo0IQGItDvVsxgTCXInlrEaye-yy8EaaJLcLN96FhZokEI_77mbSKhAAzJOwk1MEOyaDExY3xGhaeZJmwc7fsAwgCrdtwcl/s1024/DSC02058.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6F0nNWfQ4khGMFwg0mSK82pLVM38LpniIBgxsdsu3Rmvl5dITCiSD991sp0disSqu3vw8XfAa8R7h2UEKJTQlRAdIIG0Yuo0IQGItDvVsxgTCXInlrEaye-yy8EaaJLcLN96FhZokEI_77mbSKhAAzJOwk1MEOyaDExY3xGhaeZJmwc7fsAwgCrdtwcl/w640-h480/DSC02058.JPG" /></a><br />It has been a great week with beautiful scenery and wonderful memories with great friends. Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-65693018623181950332023-10-06T05:57:00.000-06:002023-10-06T05:57:32.652-06:00October 5, 2023 - Lake Kezar, MaineThis morning was foggy, foggy, foggy, and humid, but Wendy, Kathy, and I took a short walk anyway. You can see the moisture just hanging on the plants!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwJWS052n0Ys9WoI1lY2chiq_4tHH0s_nuFWcDBy6lnK0A9ixKtaAnICSOtqgQB2fYLvvLe6FFbMveMBCIqVxdVAjSn-2zQfyssFtqO5r7CMU1BOOvX_lT1yIcS1UqQEe7J3-tsrkifL4dMW8sLKFbhknvFhDg3zdMnW336cJmgxbzDNx-HZkDwvN3JU_/s1024/morning%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwJWS052n0Ys9WoI1lY2chiq_4tHH0s_nuFWcDBy6lnK0A9ixKtaAnICSOtqgQB2fYLvvLe6FFbMveMBCIqVxdVAjSn-2zQfyssFtqO5r7CMU1BOOvX_lT1yIcS1UqQEe7J3-tsrkifL4dMW8sLKFbhknvFhDg3zdMnW336cJmgxbzDNx-HZkDwvN3JU_/w640-h480/morning%204.JPG" /></a><div><br /><div>Kathy and Wendy<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgNNS9gzpAB1qqoVM0ae3pUkaLJizVu37jOOsT3OZiOJIdqDZbz8qvlSeNvuEdRHa5Wrv1UiIa_Z0RZzEoVMorH2RJlgd2wbq0nsCQtcppdJpHxPtCVlWLjfSlD22FTnrazB7CL80P95MOEjmf5lprjcaiaFupNTFn6tcvLrqFYa21U2j3QuJYv3j1ys5/s1024/morning%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgNNS9gzpAB1qqoVM0ae3pUkaLJizVu37jOOsT3OZiOJIdqDZbz8qvlSeNvuEdRHa5Wrv1UiIa_Z0RZzEoVMorH2RJlgd2wbq0nsCQtcppdJpHxPtCVlWLjfSlD22FTnrazB7CL80P95MOEjmf5lprjcaiaFupNTFn6tcvLrqFYa21U2j3QuJYv3j1ys5/w640-h480/morning%203.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />The colors are still changing in the trees.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYFGnZqg6zyAtPEC2-j0gOasSs9Z7pMAu0SB8FJUHbgjGZBjztZ3SMcCx3OgGjmpl6JudHLxGUV7i1ZcuqqOKhHel-MpoXI7zmh0xQsYSWNZCxo59CIG0qIgNSm1zFwdJRL_qsUt0K394GShUJnJ-HMAm2yfQwMZj-Aqzvab8MQd5Uo-V7sF_idvRTHV1/s1024/morning%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYFGnZqg6zyAtPEC2-j0gOasSs9Z7pMAu0SB8FJUHbgjGZBjztZ3SMcCx3OgGjmpl6JudHLxGUV7i1ZcuqqOKhHel-MpoXI7zmh0xQsYSWNZCxo59CIG0qIgNSm1zFwdJRL_qsUt0K394GShUJnJ-HMAm2yfQwMZj-Aqzvab8MQd5Uo-V7sF_idvRTHV1/w480-h640/morning%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6GnwBY9bZkPenkFWf7FtBMEUzeRc3XHgZJXpDVYT5ofLJrqNoHs_BULK8-GI-gT1-PLNjuMPH9J4vtZnlq8da09VIYa6FBrI3Lsbe-WNCOC32g5DP7GFmOZa5cFi2W6eoJ_m7g211dlrpzT8U2XMcfjKy8hyphenhyphenJBmWlIcehbpqW_FVDoHEqDaWp6B77VSP/s1024/morning%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6GnwBY9bZkPenkFWf7FtBMEUzeRc3XHgZJXpDVYT5ofLJrqNoHs_BULK8-GI-gT1-PLNjuMPH9J4vtZnlq8da09VIYa6FBrI3Lsbe-WNCOC32g5DP7GFmOZa5cFi2W6eoJ_m7g211dlrpzT8U2XMcfjKy8hyphenhyphenJBmWlIcehbpqW_FVDoHEqDaWp6B77VSP/w640-h480/morning%201.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Back at the house, Lori, Jaye, and Sue were busy putting together a puzzle. I love it - it was all book covers for children's books. We had fun trying to decide which book was our favorite!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YC6M7635z5qWbyl4daFuqN7016DHSu1I3SVpDhQh8yaBKJl_d2mEonQ2AlMJWfdzNtLv2jj8ROluKrrlQSJ546lTTvW3CErbba1sp9XxLUh1bwgaKkRrztZL6CAuDHSA4hZrqokpAUBaacBhQtvYba5TfRtixYBETinh0hyXwPl3htrpkXTfmKy2npzI/s1024/morning%205.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YC6M7635z5qWbyl4daFuqN7016DHSu1I3SVpDhQh8yaBKJl_d2mEonQ2AlMJWfdzNtLv2jj8ROluKrrlQSJ546lTTvW3CErbba1sp9XxLUh1bwgaKkRrztZL6CAuDHSA4hZrqokpAUBaacBhQtvYba5TfRtixYBETinh0hyXwPl3htrpkXTfmKy2npzI/w640-h480/morning%205.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Sue also built a fire in the fireplace because it was chilly and we sat and read - or napped - until lunch! This afternoon she took Lydia, Lori, Wendy, and I out in the boat for a tour of the lake. Because it had been so chilly all morning, we all bundled up, but were soon shedding layers!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwiqV-7cFkepsVwfe9cCHpzV5fQwET75hQa7GftDKccuYRJ6FiSeXK0nAZbg4kjKK-ES7mk3-2lhEYpNNQzK_b5toA_KZH__surEQGVu78rJGjA_RGDI7TVkq0KhDyCwSJrsMnGvD9qmMw6R-NKzJUfp3puiSfBFUGqfvcf-nsSEkdqTC9wo4cInu8gP_/s1024/boat1.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwiqV-7cFkepsVwfe9cCHpzV5fQwET75hQa7GftDKccuYRJ6FiSeXK0nAZbg4kjKK-ES7mk3-2lhEYpNNQzK_b5toA_KZH__surEQGVu78rJGjA_RGDI7TVkq0KhDyCwSJrsMnGvD9qmMw6R-NKzJUfp3puiSfBFUGqfvcf-nsSEkdqTC9wo4cInu8gP_/w640-h480/boat1.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfEykvJurb5X5-1Cb8TkpS3XERKPkPJcB0yuhlqJp97lW9Q4hT73DLyXW3ZUSLho0hCLdfguw8Sn4RdBqDsmApXGY5yKaW1tTn5hVmrLE6-EiA-Br065mDVmpF8Acjfyy-cjn21HpEPDlrrFWv_XS439pj-JrxvpLKEC2qXeTG7n4NCoQDp_0vZFT_7Q3/s1024/boat%208.JPG"><img border="0" 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couple (or more) houses on the lake. A couple of them are really tucked into the trees and were hard to see, but we did catch a glimpse of one that is on the east side. It's pretty private, as well!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQjIEoHxvz9QZQaQygvbNa7CnclFP7md6R8RyY0ZRqDKGbraSkL5BE5NrX1lDNkvd4esenISBcR_nunjDdwaBd3H8t2uHL-boV8f2DpogGxqGlpByXMYCL98XesLCi5VRz94QYV8tElPhWOp4olrRM2-P17s0G2xENHZde4hlJB14jHTZJNNrwr1GE6C-/s1024/king%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQjIEoHxvz9QZQaQygvbNa7CnclFP7md6R8RyY0ZRqDKGbraSkL5BE5NrX1lDNkvd4esenISBcR_nunjDdwaBd3H8t2uHL-boV8f2DpogGxqGlpByXMYCL98XesLCi5VRz94QYV8tElPhWOp4olrRM2-P17s0G2xENHZde4hlJB14jHTZJNNrwr1GE6C-/w640-h480/king%202.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Lori got her turn driving the boat on the way back to Sue's house. She did a good job!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXSWqKXvXtnj7XdDx1wJQfBrBmWp3spnbJCz6Bhp60ha8DSPlruCqJoPrN0XufHb8axHcsnAp1Z8I-vDSoaCfIbkVCTneARYm4hiK-XrF4OdSVrLNvP9Gw9og55uOrlUmtQdT77QfBSW6JPmw1gMNyUVHQwRyjHkkfT8pGtQaq8PCSNckzc8f359b-LjN/s1024/boat%207.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXSWqKXvXtnj7XdDx1wJQfBrBmWp3spnbJCz6Bhp60ha8DSPlruCqJoPrN0XufHb8axHcsnAp1Z8I-vDSoaCfIbkVCTneARYm4hiK-XrF4OdSVrLNvP9Gw9og55uOrlUmtQdT77QfBSW6JPmw1gMNyUVHQwRyjHkkfT8pGtQaq8PCSNckzc8f359b-LjN/w640-h480/boat%207.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />After we got back to the house some of us decided to walk to the lookout tower which is actually on a neighbor's property. It was actually up quite a large hill but we managed to make it to the top.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVNtHLuMn_J8uzrxSWXW9JlN8_jH_7bnbi3uEB1ravWU7AB7EtL1CWzW6oUUNhYE6pGobNZ36pGOJNb3j2rcPpk3lqOIMECR3ur5xIjmHeqQa5TBTG9-Vc_9rntcRrPhnI4Zys5vOhE2AdQ8kyvkigqhv9ikiVFfFNTov5KL6nBxYILmJjJPQGGL7QtIF/s1024/walk%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVNtHLuMn_J8uzrxSWXW9JlN8_jH_7bnbi3uEB1ravWU7AB7EtL1CWzW6oUUNhYE6pGobNZ36pGOJNb3j2rcPpk3lqOIMECR3ur5xIjmHeqQa5TBTG9-Vc_9rntcRrPhnI4Zys5vOhE2AdQ8kyvkigqhv9ikiVFfFNTov5KL6nBxYILmJjJPQGGL7QtIF/w640-h480/walk%201.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We spotted some cool mushrooms along the road.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrYmzP0qo2feJKSJO6o56iy0gMpZgNCITOLi_TFFqvPkSiiF01EhLuQ5_MCgQezi7KobHzG5u6gqdgr5g3E3he1MMjET2Y_tRRF_ea9R_5nuiSBoEWH3GQWB1rNlZZoLR6BjZEyPJiXEJcejdSjmw38ss_fPkB3kzxbLKuXv_2UegOVEL44PnZ2ldrdjz/s1024/walk%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrYmzP0qo2feJKSJO6o56iy0gMpZgNCITOLi_TFFqvPkSiiF01EhLuQ5_MCgQezi7KobHzG5u6gqdgr5g3E3he1MMjET2Y_tRRF_ea9R_5nuiSBoEWH3GQWB1rNlZZoLR6BjZEyPJiXEJcejdSjmw38ss_fPkB3kzxbLKuXv_2UegOVEL44PnZ2ldrdjz/w640-h480/walk%202.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />Then it was up the steps to the lookout - and what a great view of the lake we had!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNae43S_wr2V00QTLS3pzX9tonkbmJmxjeHXopmuAMVNA-Os58WGF3aNo-btdL9UryiC9Dmyl5rGxk36rikU2KHdHgYzk25J7-zzo50pUFGlhk5QwjkJDyZddnlvkmXaBKvuQRINlBILip5qK3m0IiyRVsynbZP5UwsAF-JZjUv8VR8i2AlKqmHJ_PHJ3/s1024/walk%205.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNae43S_wr2V00QTLS3pzX9tonkbmJmxjeHXopmuAMVNA-Os58WGF3aNo-btdL9UryiC9Dmyl5rGxk36rikU2KHdHgYzk25J7-zzo50pUFGlhk5QwjkJDyZddnlvkmXaBKvuQRINlBILip5qK3m0IiyRVsynbZP5UwsAF-JZjUv8VR8i2AlKqmHJ_PHJ3/w480-h640/walk%205.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Vqz8AU9aEvU_965wEMitcI8qOmEhaIVwKnWc2jrsGV9f3x4WuqTMnYkYEGkGwj9_1UmsWzVB7o24yQ0jm-bkRv3rg9kPucm4TEa5P5mJ-rL771qlGmGED3-uYp_skfQliod9Jw6En-0WtCguLw4qJWL5Oxu7O08zX-T2gMhY1JdHwZCYOoDXPnbb5rY0/s1024/walk%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Vqz8AU9aEvU_965wEMitcI8qOmEhaIVwKnWc2jrsGV9f3x4WuqTMnYkYEGkGwj9_1UmsWzVB7o24yQ0jm-bkRv3rg9kPucm4TEa5P5mJ-rL771qlGmGED3-uYp_skfQliod9Jw6En-0WtCguLw4qJWL5Oxu7O08zX-T2gMhY1JdHwZCYOoDXPnbb5rY0/w640-h480/walk%203.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />They even had six nice rocking chairs for us to relax in and enjoy the view!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-3Qazpja8f1GYwsr6J1Bqvws_EyMWgLRf3vrlCwV_v3udi5JG3Go2y7e51Z-bfDFpLSYOeu3aAPhYQ3KOY3GeauqjIH4IvTSYF3UOx1vzX4-Ajuph4vT9nHaqi462iZ-LmXyr0VI-sOXm5wyXDIEoUitonuVRXMNCBjkLvmZxeDtOm2lT6Z3_kEz7jzL/s1024/walk%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-3Qazpja8f1GYwsr6J1Bqvws_EyMWgLRf3vrlCwV_v3udi5JG3Go2y7e51Z-bfDFpLSYOeu3aAPhYQ3KOY3GeauqjIH4IvTSYF3UOx1vzX4-Ajuph4vT9nHaqi462iZ-LmXyr0VI-sOXm5wyXDIEoUitonuVRXMNCBjkLvmZxeDtOm2lT6Z3_kEz7jzL/w480-h640/walk%204.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />These flowers were called toad lilies. They were on huge bushes. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECGzO7SO-r1n7FxAiEgWCI6AiJN9xG7pOJSPk_bYVsgXOYNdrHikp47gakISQ_DamJoggY78xbtSqa_z4x8dOsQYuMsqoJowModEHZMYV5Wmo9OD9UxWE5Cd-5HtrzwndlJ1TaEQf8KWkyL4J0bnjCYD-22zSjMMb7fOv58GOWXmbyvaEG1z_-JvjBpK7/s1024/walk%206.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECGzO7SO-r1n7FxAiEgWCI6AiJN9xG7pOJSPk_bYVsgXOYNdrHikp47gakISQ_DamJoggY78xbtSqa_z4x8dOsQYuMsqoJowModEHZMYV5Wmo9OD9UxWE5Cd-5HtrzwndlJ1TaEQf8KWkyL4J0bnjCYD-22zSjMMb7fOv58GOWXmbyvaEG1z_-JvjBpK7/w480-h640/walk%206.JPG" /></a></div><div><br />We got back to the house about 5:30 and it was Wendy's and my turn to cook dinner. We made baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon and brown sugar, grilled haddock, green beans and a large salad and fresh baked rolls. It turned out pretty good and no one went away hungry!<br /><br />This would normally be our book club night, but Stephen King didn't show up for the discussion so we will wait until tomorrow to see if he shows!! Instead, we played some fun card games before turning in. It's hard to believe we only have one more day before we head back to Colorado!</div></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-33173526426280826262023-10-04T20:08:00.004-06:002023-10-05T08:48:34.495-06:00October 4, 2023 - Lake Kezar, MaineWho knew how quiet it can be until you sleep in a cabin on a lake in the woods in Maine? It is SOOOO quiet you could hear the loons calling in the middle of the night and it was awesome. This morning we slept in and enjoyed sitting out in the screened porch which surrounds two sides of Sue's house. <br /><br />Around 11:30, Wendy, Lydia and I decided to go for a hike at Sabattus Mountain which was about a 15 minute drive from here. The weather is amazing - it got to 82 today! Starting up the trail was actually fairly steep, but we took our time and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Nqu6p3g_h2PUJGtmz0zliVKPfnRWvUtOR2qiVZ2XzmdDnIZX8CwKmZjnfrDeu0qLoEShV9C6IHDbIpg7in4gcptAUebz6FyTAMfUI8M4tIyzfuI3W0B2X2ktIfFPUN9Zndgb7_5Pp6j2IJAf7hkRXR8v3cZ14MJANddg9trLTdPgVUcnzwnKZaKhwNxJ/s1024/2023-10-4%20hike%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Nqu6p3g_h2PUJGtmz0zliVKPfnRWvUtOR2qiVZ2XzmdDnIZX8CwKmZjnfrDeu0qLoEShV9C6IHDbIpg7in4gcptAUebz6FyTAMfUI8M4tIyzfuI3W0B2X2ktIfFPUN9Zndgb7_5Pp6j2IJAf7hkRXR8v3cZ14MJANddg9trLTdPgVUcnzwnKZaKhwNxJ/w640-h480/2023-10-4%20hike%201.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HHVPCTbc8rizYAc4SPPGUpe3gr7tspqeTWVaZUojg2nZUmsP5BSbXIsgMm-VgSwoxkONWGi3lEZAP7A3cYLgeur3NTaQp_8EIw9QigTgB0KJY_oqDeCqK55M2zOiT_Mr-Uo_lCH5OxhZVrDGHDVNwgJ3JXXNz74b32-vWw3mINUSeYlYAuAkMgH37WyC/s1024/hike%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HHVPCTbc8rizYAc4SPPGUpe3gr7tspqeTWVaZUojg2nZUmsP5BSbXIsgMm-VgSwoxkONWGi3lEZAP7A3cYLgeur3NTaQp_8EIw9QigTgB0KJY_oqDeCqK55M2zOiT_Mr-Uo_lCH5OxhZVrDGHDVNwgJ3JXXNz74b32-vWw3mINUSeYlYAuAkMgH37WyC/w640-h480/hike%202.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjsOLzsOyJ1yXgEpCiwmXXIkrgs8pR5ZTc9UsDSpGI3MIK11ewwjk81j8-RJPUDlohuoiXOEAfgeBmyJPH3AvpSAQ1BoyAiMPDk1ZG2ZABPXhPe2pMO6CWpykAVKk8X4gfob_1xMZZ72JjPcZIQ1Vuybi_nPjkIDXqwmsFa67IAtbuqQHakynasrtldbE/s1024/hike%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjsOLzsOyJ1yXgEpCiwmXXIkrgs8pR5ZTc9UsDSpGI3MIK11ewwjk81j8-RJPUDlohuoiXOEAfgeBmyJPH3AvpSAQ1BoyAiMPDk1ZG2ZABPXhPe2pMO6CWpykAVKk8X4gfob_1xMZZ72JjPcZIQ1Vuybi_nPjkIDXqwmsFa67IAtbuqQHakynasrtldbE/w640-h480/hike%203.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMatm2DgYRHuru8SwoCHCb92ndfMXoivlKRkuRTQpQleooYLL0E7c08055csTtXsKcTI-xfjmQG2nitCo7x8-Heet9kWcklV78WfkGZx0EqPp1IG8LyB7h_zhDk3uIub_xARB403yfOALnfj73w7NJmbf5kgfx6-URYAidnSVP-WnciYlCd1FxetlcFnbm/s1024/hike%209.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMatm2DgYRHuru8SwoCHCb92ndfMXoivlKRkuRTQpQleooYLL0E7c08055csTtXsKcTI-xfjmQG2nitCo7x8-Heet9kWcklV78WfkGZx0EqPp1IG8LyB7h_zhDk3uIub_xARB403yfOALnfj73w7NJmbf5kgfx6-URYAidnSVP-WnciYlCd1FxetlcFnbm/w480-h640/hike%209.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdLGtZUxXpnGY2liIqeg7vq-n20AAv2hygPb8yST8wOXlEI0QZY19jdW0Unf53C1g8S5hqFQOsanunNV1bOXWbONphbbV6LtwEn8OCbZ1coxPTH1F-ZYw_WOzRM_qoYrIns5PGWdI_DzfFYu6eONPOtuHY0pTe-ffkLw-JX3-tpxKKq2Bt7CgxqQuUjBG/s1024/hike%205.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdLGtZUxXpnGY2liIqeg7vq-n20AAv2hygPb8yST8wOXlEI0QZY19jdW0Unf53C1g8S5hqFQOsanunNV1bOXWbONphbbV6LtwEn8OCbZ1coxPTH1F-ZYw_WOzRM_qoYrIns5PGWdI_DzfFYu6eONPOtuHY0pTe-ffkLw-JX3-tpxKKq2Bt7CgxqQuUjBG/w640-h480/hike%205.JPG" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Lydia and I used to teach together and it was great fun hiking with her for the first time!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc7h5i6CMVvPZz5WM35J5Ka7Rx6xopEEHh4MZOi4IXj4QXMvu73VmQOzhvRDzHP2B-qykssWN0b9XpMpKQOqpJ-zG1ZNZTSlfdrQFdO_lyevAz6PCfh8Ie-CL03ngzBfDBgbJwQ7MDk2zZ5-MteA6J6QaeX_JoCJftrtMrvWomtdzcCwcb5BGAxH5uwy3/s1024/DSC01789.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc7h5i6CMVvPZz5WM35J5Ka7Rx6xopEEHh4MZOi4IXj4QXMvu73VmQOzhvRDzHP2B-qykssWN0b9XpMpKQOqpJ-zG1ZNZTSlfdrQFdO_lyevAz6PCfh8Ie-CL03ngzBfDBgbJwQ7MDk2zZ5-MteA6J6QaeX_JoCJftrtMrvWomtdzcCwcb5BGAxH5uwy3/w640-h480/DSC01789.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Wendy is the hiking expert!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3ctUgK9Y6wd5FmGLHUnCRV4sE7CBquYTNYif1RMADlPI-RcY4TJfzcwgP7iSCopz4FUC-Ne2W-YYwr7hyphenhyphenhayIOVZA3L6pdI8yS6bbjhZ332iEdxPiOoV9bFXdydtK21Dp-V_M-ZkqIekOxP0o5ubh0kDZTLqVnv1q9pVh8Jb3qDXM5RLQcZl8fJ7Zp6s/s1024/2023-10-4%20Wendy.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3ctUgK9Y6wd5FmGLHUnCRV4sE7CBquYTNYif1RMADlPI-RcY4TJfzcwgP7iSCopz4FUC-Ne2W-YYwr7hyphenhyphenhayIOVZA3L6pdI8yS6bbjhZ332iEdxPiOoV9bFXdydtK21Dp-V_M-ZkqIekOxP0o5ubh0kDZTLqVnv1q9pVh8Jb3qDXM5RLQcZl8fJ7Zp6s/w640-h480/2023-10-4%20Wendy.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Who is missing in this picture? Tobey!!! I miss you!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4GGfL2frc-lAW-9QTO1qPJ4ACTtfOHYyfQtOEEoIVoQ9Ra3-j8q0dbIJLZtZ3SCT7c4YWAadDPtHlf7Pp1lhz1N4x11_Wn4WGmzPiE5bU81PbAGXzoocTAEeaJEldi2qbCd3FLIpE0w5dfgsBuZ8xuwnuDkaUL_YQc8pkLYnqWOECgKpEyvlCKE30qTP/s1024/hike%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4GGfL2frc-lAW-9QTO1qPJ4ACTtfOHYyfQtOEEoIVoQ9Ra3-j8q0dbIJLZtZ3SCT7c4YWAadDPtHlf7Pp1lhz1N4x11_Wn4WGmzPiE5bU81PbAGXzoocTAEeaJEldi2qbCd3FLIpE0w5dfgsBuZ8xuwnuDkaUL_YQc8pkLYnqWOECgKpEyvlCKE30qTP/w640-h480/hike%204.JPG" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The colors are changing more every day.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHE5zKWssU_aAY3MtgIICKiZchJac6PoX72pQdBY44hoqqKJ64iQlDIhyphenhyphenbiN7xFsL8HxQyPfP5f5GBkaucwVRKDm0zzUIL_pAD8qGwR0aWojzfRKpLkT78nZyFnbuyFR7uHN-MNNi9twVKdcd3q21nVm-0eFOS-64ejy8sgF2FzzihHvA_HZNgfc2MRcRY/s1024/hike%206.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHE5zKWssU_aAY3MtgIICKiZchJac6PoX72pQdBY44hoqqKJ64iQlDIhyphenhyphenbiN7xFsL8HxQyPfP5f5GBkaucwVRKDm0zzUIL_pAD8qGwR0aWojzfRKpLkT78nZyFnbuyFR7uHN-MNNi9twVKdcd3q21nVm-0eFOS-64ejy8sgF2FzzihHvA_HZNgfc2MRcRY/w640-h480/hike%206.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> It was cool to see all of the moss on the ground as we made our way down the mountain.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0BZrQa02IO0tVr3H1oIa3B77YdOaaRIl7KPHmDQGZ1EZoQvg2Qa1hPriPo8XEt_7NHS5gtPPJzQZ93pUzXzX8YrcwS84NY2gwEUf1apRCl1TJHAZLiJJj_GKfqFLVEypemPHP2dfovGfqQnVUx_CyHqLiVxuUcm5u4r4Q44IaD9Wv8BZ1tsXnQyjUPYq/s1024/hike%208.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0BZrQa02IO0tVr3H1oIa3B77YdOaaRIl7KPHmDQGZ1EZoQvg2Qa1hPriPo8XEt_7NHS5gtPPJzQZ93pUzXzX8YrcwS84NY2gwEUf1apRCl1TJHAZLiJJj_GKfqFLVEypemPHP2dfovGfqQnVUx_CyHqLiVxuUcm5u4r4Q44IaD9Wv8BZ1tsXnQyjUPYq/w480-h640/hike%208.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>As we were enjoying the view, another couple came to the top and asked where we three sisters were from! We chuckled because from the back we all had the same hair color so we had them take our picture!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhkZf-Kcz8UHqk3dMwJHB76VeR0k8mhRhmnZy9jCZDPFJMZALO7NhsU3bvqEav7Ltmv9wj59hmA5XDjzqanHVzK9gEJqKTRmVEm35BqdGna1ts5MLzUI0V4gff-bldnDDhvslSKzTOgIary-1YDLDmi9RZ-V-jkVLmBfjh4PbJz22scl8vdnfd5QDNcC9/s1024/hike%207.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhkZf-Kcz8UHqk3dMwJHB76VeR0k8mhRhmnZy9jCZDPFJMZALO7NhsU3bvqEav7Ltmv9wj59hmA5XDjzqanHVzK9gEJqKTRmVEm35BqdGna1ts5MLzUI0V4gff-bldnDDhvslSKzTOgIary-1YDLDmi9RZ-V-jkVLmBfjh4PbJz22scl8vdnfd5QDNcC9/w640-h480/hike%207.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>We went by the Pleasant Mountain ski area and they were nice enough to have a pulloff on the road so we could snap a picture.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi05kFC4WWQAlG12dnw8nBOdOaQi31U-LwycjCz17YDGKTTqeW5DdIuiChseIL2aHPaLnk32sk6TtVkK3_kFLk8cJbTwneWuxBHKAIX-8tORy0MYJcRjs7wSKiJMB-yF54sW4rUVs5EcPwNsMhw1t6Eo_eyaKv6m6FQyU4OgfDtK5ld1uwee5klfAPK_IV/s1024/ski%20slope.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi05kFC4WWQAlG12dnw8nBOdOaQi31U-LwycjCz17YDGKTTqeW5DdIuiChseIL2aHPaLnk32sk6TtVkK3_kFLk8cJbTwneWuxBHKAIX-8tORy0MYJcRjs7wSKiJMB-yF54sW4rUVs5EcPwNsMhw1t6Eo_eyaKv6m6FQyU4OgfDtK5ld1uwee5klfAPK_IV/w640-h480/ski%20slope.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>After the hike, we went to Bridgton to shop at the Corn Shop. What a cute shop with LOADS of Maine souvenirs! We all got a little something before heading back to Sue's. <br /><br />We had fresh lobster for dinner tonight which Sue cooked for us - nine live lobsters into the pot to steam. Sue's sister, Lynn, joined us and helped guide us in the proper way to break the lobsters apart and get the meat out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuguI_fSDHD5ktFYwqKdoX16HGJ9ARIQ-t6wOdYRt9LNivoOxMr9WbCOxdrUD8riwq3npubG0E25qrb3j9GGNTQHu9-Bhb5QJxZZy0dUUdEv2GGPthsXIrWaq9k_MonBi6goXi-mF9uylWYxH0ZP-6ltRNI1w5WKb5HXlNHnEHDJpMrfuSU_XNrj9EHB1/s1024/dinner%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuguI_fSDHD5ktFYwqKdoX16HGJ9ARIQ-t6wOdYRt9LNivoOxMr9WbCOxdrUD8riwq3npubG0E25qrb3j9GGNTQHu9-Bhb5QJxZZy0dUUdEv2GGPthsXIrWaq9k_MonBi6goXi-mF9uylWYxH0ZP-6ltRNI1w5WKb5HXlNHnEHDJpMrfuSU_XNrj9EHB1/w640-h480/dinner%201.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUPZxTETmdfXmzeoZ8Ba2st0sGdgM8oT-C2VRH2xVFeFrFCu_E9NVRQn4l6Slt3-0HoInWO8ao-WpUE2cCfiqtTMkqKBLW-HG8vjxWqEw2NVd5v2Bl3FCNo856tFQM1mdyirkpoZTAqJCz9-PKGNWc73GdWwrihV9NDsBahz1-DxdYbYH-JFdeKAY6CC4/s1024/DSC01828.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUPZxTETmdfXmzeoZ8Ba2st0sGdgM8oT-C2VRH2xVFeFrFCu_E9NVRQn4l6Slt3-0HoInWO8ao-WpUE2cCfiqtTMkqKBLW-HG8vjxWqEw2NVd5v2Bl3FCNo856tFQM1mdyirkpoZTAqJCz9-PKGNWc73GdWwrihV9NDsBahz1-DxdYbYH-JFdeKAY6CC4/w640-h480/DSC01828.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGG5jULlAQ_58xUbcZqgGkCy3muwLeYuc2tbHbLJDD3WTTF0EGte7-KYR2Aroo-ypITwQ_7EvS7BIfJwGUkejnNCeauT9kbmUJ59P3OIQRnFhf4gpWHP-8MOMC-Rjhiubkf2bvHvzMaFGR10wSE1dMxFbMC57ZtAxyOIFKCIyV18Pdr-4sY9s70mEWaD_9/s1024/dinner%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGG5jULlAQ_58xUbcZqgGkCy3muwLeYuc2tbHbLJDD3WTTF0EGte7-KYR2Aroo-ypITwQ_7EvS7BIfJwGUkejnNCeauT9kbmUJ59P3OIQRnFhf4gpWHP-8MOMC-Rjhiubkf2bvHvzMaFGR10wSE1dMxFbMC57ZtAxyOIFKCIyV18Pdr-4sY9s70mEWaD_9/w480-h640/dinner%202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>We also took time to get a group photo of the seven book club members that made the trip to Maine.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GL2DBjEfvZLOS2pnXpParMDpOiybn7lyjFig4C9QQNsmj0jNnNTxu4Ktclmi6hhDUpZBSNdg7A0H7o8pMiQ5UllsSQoZwNRTg7i6-7RaPtp9uRnYR43WEa3Xrzbs-0wfTVY2ovTDtcj69gyAVkPIRiBCwPxItxlmCCOA10K6YBCNS2kPmQ1FPeEYhUph/s1024/group%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GL2DBjEfvZLOS2pnXpParMDpOiybn7lyjFig4C9QQNsmj0jNnNTxu4Ktclmi6hhDUpZBSNdg7A0H7o8pMiQ5UllsSQoZwNRTg7i6-7RaPtp9uRnYR43WEa3Xrzbs-0wfTVY2ovTDtcj69gyAVkPIRiBCwPxItxlmCCOA10K6YBCNS2kPmQ1FPeEYhUph/w640-h480/group%202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>As the sun went down, Sue lit the fire and we enjoyed sitting outside sharing stories and looking at the stars before coming in to play some card games and share lots of laughs. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be beautiful again so we are planning to spend some time on the lake, so until then, goodnight!<br /></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-71888901142358674992023-10-03T20:38:00.003-06:002023-10-03T20:38:55.529-06:00October 3, 2023 - Acadia National Park to Lovell, MaineThis morning we were up and on our way about 8:15 after saying goodbye to our hostess, Antoniette, at her wonderful farmhouse Airbnb.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnlnc-lNiKthobifzF3-vzEucbHIjOJAKWrvezVRR9pxZ-ENh9s28F_yy61Mhhrn6QkTzgbwVIwqHnfFyHEnA3WiWMehHIWAQh76V3nkkNUHovvcP8G-ozPJsCbCHzw0nH71746aZI4AqQg2u6rAOUcJHutiJVZIud-2tbpMPauBIYP2i5GOo2FJ1bjRA/s1024/2023-10-3%20Airbnb.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnlnc-lNiKthobifzF3-vzEucbHIjOJAKWrvezVRR9pxZ-ENh9s28F_yy61Mhhrn6QkTzgbwVIwqHnfFyHEnA3WiWMehHIWAQh76V3nkkNUHovvcP8G-ozPJsCbCHzw0nH71746aZI4AqQg2u6rAOUcJHutiJVZIud-2tbpMPauBIYP2i5GOo2FJ1bjRA/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20Airbnb.JPG" /></a><br />Our first destination today was Schoodic Peninsula to see the last parts of Acadia National Park. At Frenchman's Bay we were able to look across and see Cadillac Mountain, Turtle Island and the White Harbor light house. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRE9oSsm26zuF5gOlc7gfNEc_tTKi6bsYHosIp1tQPNPCcBBaQZwc72x4YewPSXF9GCeCJS4s-mMmjiycU7AkptkprmQWXvMkEbvdxvCUJft3bjsgeYsH3hMKgViyKxfbDUk8Sun1CiqB3rhYKYzfWu5ZfIH832enwqWFQMyBP-vxP7Sr9MrDh031KyXeB/s1024/2023-10-3%20Frenchmans%20bay%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRE9oSsm26zuF5gOlc7gfNEc_tTKi6bsYHosIp1tQPNPCcBBaQZwc72x4YewPSXF9GCeCJS4s-mMmjiycU7AkptkprmQWXvMkEbvdxvCUJft3bjsgeYsH3hMKgViyKxfbDUk8Sun1CiqB3rhYKYzfWu5ZfIH832enwqWFQMyBP-vxP7Sr9MrDh031KyXeB/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20Frenchmans%20bay%202.JPG" /></a>There were lobster boats in the water and I had no idea that some of them have sails on the back of them!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHIEsAqXVK5QapA_QR4eB_-tNqtc8CsoWw8cFuwKBUBHaKUxiGQnJl9dpSzUt6TCOp_oIgTuSDLQCZcPydTOw5cj9CrBORzFcZwAnCZlKzWW44MmBSaRcYv5YMFh65rc9zl7f02mTW3B3Q_wdObUFpU3tzxo8F0a6TMGGTXtkxrEJl9CIQG8q1ojDvKDu/s1024/2023-10-3%20frenchmans%20bay%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHIEsAqXVK5QapA_QR4eB_-tNqtc8CsoWw8cFuwKBUBHaKUxiGQnJl9dpSzUt6TCOp_oIgTuSDLQCZcPydTOw5cj9CrBORzFcZwAnCZlKzWW44MmBSaRcYv5YMFh65rc9zl7f02mTW3B3Q_wdObUFpU3tzxo8F0a6TMGGTXtkxrEJl9CIQG8q1ojDvKDu/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20frenchmans%20bay%203.JPG" /></a><div>The granite rocks on this peninsula have smaller crystals and more fractures than the Cadillac Mountain granite. While this is also a volcanic formation it contains diabase dikes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Little lesson for the day:<br />Diabase cools fairly quickly when magma moves up into the fractures and weak zones below a volcano. There, it forms dikes - or tabular igneous rock bodies that cut across pre-existing rock layers. The dikes are softer than the granite and erode more quickly leaving nooks and crannies where water and soil collect. There were lots of smaller slabs and fissures along the rocky coast today. At Schoodic Point we spent some time scrambling along the granite rocks and watching the waves coming in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsEVukU76Y57LBWaU_o9RO8kKj2phi-8vnkkwgRU2oWUGbb0qlelDyjvfC2wWuaWnGJzc2wNvAsWf6bxrMFxCkmx8xczXmIj94u_sUqaDwwmHKUbQ8fwQsnAgshmkJ4iABDv6ONeLPWPWRLHKOxFqBFmHmZ3PZ1Qtzya_ue8wuMH6r2UE0gNalbTjDI52F/s1024/2023-10-3%20Frenchmans%20bay%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsEVukU76Y57LBWaU_o9RO8kKj2phi-8vnkkwgRU2oWUGbb0qlelDyjvfC2wWuaWnGJzc2wNvAsWf6bxrMFxCkmx8xczXmIj94u_sUqaDwwmHKUbQ8fwQsnAgshmkJ4iABDv6ONeLPWPWRLHKOxFqBFmHmZ3PZ1Qtzya_ue8wuMH6r2UE0gNalbTjDI52F/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20Frenchmans%20bay%201.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNN6-4XAGYW-h96pjWPv16tMajE3lF3SBLAurkXJ0TIBC4e9fYEa3iC4eiV8v1KsWr0FrCDeVke3qpUXuDLhX-NF0H6T5toTylTmLjJwoO5HZEXAQVjd1h6HGqtOZO54Fb4FQiVtJ7SSCJ78QQHWJgRp1AO7kfqYqdNoE_HqzxErFdVxx7S55JtX1cJNf/s1024/2023-10-3%20Schoodic%20point%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNN6-4XAGYW-h96pjWPv16tMajE3lF3SBLAurkXJ0TIBC4e9fYEa3iC4eiV8v1KsWr0FrCDeVke3qpUXuDLhX-NF0H6T5toTylTmLjJwoO5HZEXAQVjd1h6HGqtOZO54Fb4FQiVtJ7SSCJ78QQHWJgRp1AO7kfqYqdNoE_HqzxErFdVxx7S55JtX1cJNf/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20Schoodic%20point%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXpcuS-KLKwdDNv9cHs0ecXlUCLDasQxQsJLlnVIYNr93tzHRcV_Z6elvudwKg0OhgrNSXlkgao6niUB-OYRZElKw86xK72rwpFyA5LI1Gur17Rv-yj6TwHuJ_naWrK5qhd6-fM5ow8laFrYKPIf7Bd_nGHbqTyqaTKWj92Y-T_rQezIvstrTsS4jSTUR/s1024/2023-10-3%20Frenchmans%20bay%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXpcuS-KLKwdDNv9cHs0ecXlUCLDasQxQsJLlnVIYNr93tzHRcV_Z6elvudwKg0OhgrNSXlkgao6niUB-OYRZElKw86xK72rwpFyA5LI1Gur17Rv-yj6TwHuJ_naWrK5qhd6-fM5ow8laFrYKPIf7Bd_nGHbqTyqaTKWj92Y-T_rQezIvstrTsS4jSTUR/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20Frenchmans%20bay%204.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFRFf_MhuZQNkMLVy2WLzP_yTcbTy7jmnxeDK_H7f-eRiH8sCMcjk14ltzCLOVQZvrYpKIZfxKk_Dw2Q5Pdo9gMe6naCf1uQxMcGyWs2h-_BVd5VtvApUHmMky8NRD0rx15jnNUc5qDSCgwMGD8vEkpNjgv10i955LI3WqE8_mGwScGgbYIgwkNuqgEPh/s1024/DSC01705.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFRFf_MhuZQNkMLVy2WLzP_yTcbTy7jmnxeDK_H7f-eRiH8sCMcjk14ltzCLOVQZvrYpKIZfxKk_Dw2Q5Pdo9gMe6naCf1uQxMcGyWs2h-_BVd5VtvApUHmMky8NRD0rx15jnNUc5qDSCgwMGD8vEkpNjgv10i955LI3WqE8_mGwScGgbYIgwkNuqgEPh/w640-h480/DSC01705.JPG" /></a><br /><br />As we were leaving the Point, we saw several groups of teens walking along the road. We stopped to ask them what they were doing and found out they were studying crabs and were checking the smaller tide pool areas before high tide came in. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuiLC4RdEN9APrLE5CPceB5fSjypiYxurxVAzaB3yfMtXVV6Kjkk8xxlffyiVzKun12P1aoUM76yqFaTQMmSnFgnojLdicaquPYi5JxxQqiIKL0gGMgxV82GRLM-gjI42ZWfvG8fg8C7Rsc-lJRXLfe9k37KNZ6TV32JIg34D21fY1ewXBMhLkpUuGR7v6/s1024/2023-10-3%20Schoodic%20point%20kids%20class.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuiLC4RdEN9APrLE5CPceB5fSjypiYxurxVAzaB3yfMtXVV6Kjkk8xxlffyiVzKun12P1aoUM76yqFaTQMmSnFgnojLdicaquPYi5JxxQqiIKL0gGMgxV82GRLM-gjI42ZWfvG8fg8C7Rsc-lJRXLfe9k37KNZ6TV32JIg34D21fY1ewXBMhLkpUuGR7v6/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20Schoodic%20point%20kids%20class.JPG" /></a><br />Near Blueberry Hill we had a view of Rolling Island as we made our way north.<a 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some unusual things here, but it was interesting to see. It now houses the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. The foundation provides grants for projects in Maine that address the underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems. <br /><br />From Bangor, Wendy and I made our way to Lovell, Maine to join the rest of our book club. We stopped several times to take pictures of the trees. It seems like they are turning more colorful every day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKk1MJHgViuHLds4P8AVPYGeIq6yZGDpBazufoTqHmcFtegHdIB8VsopZoRvTheond-ABI4AHgbM-zTjUaoW8TICD2ELbtu7a6SHCKwZSZQMxVAuXCsMQ8PFd44TWfRZVdIm83jeDmL5VdGpKEh0xEnqvUXWJGL9GlURBlt6guGRGR7DPoWlcwFlYlKl-/s1024/2023-10-3%20colors.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKk1MJHgViuHLds4P8AVPYGeIq6yZGDpBazufoTqHmcFtegHdIB8VsopZoRvTheond-ABI4AHgbM-zTjUaoW8TICD2ELbtu7a6SHCKwZSZQMxVAuXCsMQ8PFd44TWfRZVdIm83jeDmL5VdGpKEh0xEnqvUXWJGL9GlURBlt6guGRGR7DPoWlcwFlYlKl-/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20colors.JPG" /></a></div><div>We arrived at the other Sue's house on Lake Kezar about 4pm. One of the first things we heard were the loons calling each other on the lake. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfD1tgcZM6HCeALcRuGtiyDcZAIAW9xLtuea2wwU1LSN0wfhto4_eNf6Tb-fM2XFfceQRAGLqWYROfqy2SpUH0Emgd0mhtYr4Vdd51tRopTniUt8jNwM1xXZgOZAyfbyQac2frhMpO2VmIQamQy3bDUyq7s9OANiPzsfC_N211756RBSi8QcgXMJuZQFo/s1024/2023-10-3%20lunes.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfD1tgcZM6HCeALcRuGtiyDcZAIAW9xLtuea2wwU1LSN0wfhto4_eNf6Tb-fM2XFfceQRAGLqWYROfqy2SpUH0Emgd0mhtYr4Vdd51tRopTniUt8jNwM1xXZgOZAyfbyQac2frhMpO2VmIQamQy3bDUyq7s9OANiPzsfC_N211756RBSi8QcgXMJuZQFo/w640-h480/2023-10-3%20lunes.JPG" /></a><br />We spent time visiting before dinner - tonight was Taco Tuesday - prepared by Jaye and Lori. Yummy! After dinner we played cards and visited and now it is time to turn in! Stay tuned for more book club adventures.<br /><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-92102690966489574782023-10-02T19:40:00.001-06:002023-10-02T19:40:46.773-06:00October 2, 2023 - Acadia National Park, MaineWe had reservations to drive the Caddilac Mountain Summit Road this morning so we took off about 8:15 this morning so we could make a quick stop at the visitors center gift shop so I could get a t-shirt and postcards. The drive was beautiful and not too crowded considering the traffic we encountered yesterday!<br /><br />From the summit we had a great view of the town of Bar Harbor and the islands. Its elevation is only 1530', but it is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. It is also the first place to view sunrise in the United States from October 7 through March 6 and is one of over 20 mountains on Mount Desert Island, Maine that were pushed up by earth's tectonic and volcanic eruptions. Glaciers sheared off their tops or they would be even higher today.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-C_Vg3BEp1JwSvCH33j1C_0vheNAyz67bKDbmkONhV4mbpBdPwc7YyhS_ne6xmz-MiCg-hrl1deM8g5e7vnKndqTp8DXS32xCLs8-m7V-a7fcFq0aUyNcdJQY0Rds16AkveX7YkPsSv7sUcCirlxvfkIK9jCBCVSwvBHtOnMSDRFAxPiSDOiHfuu_znQ/s1024/2023-10-2%20Caddilac%20Summit%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-C_Vg3BEp1JwSvCH33j1C_0vheNAyz67bKDbmkONhV4mbpBdPwc7YyhS_ne6xmz-MiCg-hrl1deM8g5e7vnKndqTp8DXS32xCLs8-m7V-a7fcFq0aUyNcdJQY0Rds16AkveX7YkPsSv7sUcCirlxvfkIK9jCBCVSwvBHtOnMSDRFAxPiSDOiHfuu_znQ/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Caddilac%20Summit%201.JPG" /></a><br />We could see the scratches in the huge granite stones that were caused by the glaciers as we walked around the top.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3hOhqECEKzhjY2nigRLwGcy6dW5SXdK0F2CdM7LkY7JLUTUeEH9paehKFrtQCWN29FiBsNr9KnsmIIVrRS3W8gnJRmS7FjCaqEAw4IYD_rSaIMcOV3b3oQR3Whx6DegHsgs23FtGV7zvDkBycStO8A9_2o4n0MlebSOuaxo-fNAqSQLNwcAQ37j3aB4c/s954/2023-10-2%20CS3.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3hOhqECEKzhjY2nigRLwGcy6dW5SXdK0F2CdM7LkY7JLUTUeEH9paehKFrtQCWN29FiBsNr9KnsmIIVrRS3W8gnJRmS7FjCaqEAw4IYD_rSaIMcOV3b3oQR3Whx6DegHsgs23FtGV7zvDkBycStO8A9_2o4n0MlebSOuaxo-fNAqSQLNwcAQ37j3aB4c/w478-h640/2023-10-2%20CS3.JPG" /></a><br />Again we were starting to see more changing colors on the trees.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQa_LrDQBEitfLDzqf_Orf1Wpp8jjK6FrJbjVWMq3-2X3cJYeKQoQtRas1tH010EpSLnvzqiIKCZOd5h1kMVux3LEfGtQaWsvezLdhii-ARSA0n1E2exQy5b0Sze6giWWBtOB1uxCJt3W-LvX7ow-K7pJoSUxIWp8p6PBsppjFPcRNqDFSGt7lyufgXT0/s1024/2023-10-2%20CS%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQa_LrDQBEitfLDzqf_Orf1Wpp8jjK6FrJbjVWMq3-2X3cJYeKQoQtRas1tH010EpSLnvzqiIKCZOd5h1kMVux3LEfGtQaWsvezLdhii-ARSA0n1E2exQy5b0Sze6giWWBtOB1uxCJt3W-LvX7ow-K7pJoSUxIWp8p6PBsppjFPcRNqDFSGt7lyufgXT0/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20CS%202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskZOlNtuPvutQwLtqft0aIIkz9wa0BVa8yiSRgJHotLRezTpjrH8R4-PSVjzWoSEQLdD00YWKboIqaG7rvEzDdrx61qd8YqI0cVPto2Sajlhjg_Fxex9Gu37FC6k7xjY5TpK-2O4kOrfKdhY3ztaT1gb2OJN0dS1NuzP1hD_rZYalBWl0JVWDWP8XEZyA/s1024/2023-10-2%20CS4.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskZOlNtuPvutQwLtqft0aIIkz9wa0BVa8yiSRgJHotLRezTpjrH8R4-PSVjzWoSEQLdD00YWKboIqaG7rvEzDdrx61qd8YqI0cVPto2Sajlhjg_Fxex9Gu37FC6k7xjY5TpK-2O4kOrfKdhY3ztaT1gb2OJN0dS1NuzP1hD_rZYalBWl0JVWDWP8XEZyA/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20CS4.JPG" /></a>Down from the summit trail, we stopped to get one more shot of the trees - and you can see our little rental car. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8VwkDRiH3V4aRomNkBKkK0-3mE4gzTw0cP_sZMr5sxpYN7TEKrZW5QwTY7Spz7RIpPCUBfq-o2ri0PM-UuqYYL2XTUdgQrWc0bUaT2VWxm-LjbrEB8QwuJgoDCNIK-hpDipvpLNLhyiUVdRetBCYOmdhmbMK3dsKoDdv6W_AKnSse91BfrcOxJmlly9W/s1024/2023-10-2%20CS5.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip8VwkDRiH3V4aRomNkBKkK0-3mE4gzTw0cP_sZMr5sxpYN7TEKrZW5QwTY7Spz7RIpPCUBfq-o2ri0PM-UuqYYL2XTUdgQrWc0bUaT2VWxm-LjbrEB8QwuJgoDCNIK-hpDipvpLNLhyiUVdRetBCYOmdhmbMK3dsKoDdv6W_AKnSse91BfrcOxJmlly9W/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20CS5.JPG" /></a><br />From there we drove to the "left lung" of Acadia. The volunteer at the Visitor Center gave us some tips on places to stop and our first was to get a quick shot of Eagle Pond, then a shot of the beautiful trees near Somesville. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrAm-0N2WQ5_tMFKK-tInj-CaqIkhfdGP_kpoH_3lBoaBcbkEnNbyTpfHZ-IK3BXjFgP-ouakuzrH-LUh6l1J24ofjKBoW42lGkwfnTe999Zew6voVXL_jUlQn5F_YwuGL3LpHLuTXaREcE9xojKsWYBmt3Ay4qFWDZPI_lnfZFWnDBlbzm8KT-cKd558/s1024/2023-10-2%20Eagle%20Pond.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrAm-0N2WQ5_tMFKK-tInj-CaqIkhfdGP_kpoH_3lBoaBcbkEnNbyTpfHZ-IK3BXjFgP-ouakuzrH-LUh6l1J24ofjKBoW42lGkwfnTe999Zew6voVXL_jUlQn5F_YwuGL3LpHLuTXaREcE9xojKsWYBmt3Ay4qFWDZPI_lnfZFWnDBlbzm8KT-cKd558/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Eagle%20Pond.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrAm-0N2WQ5_tMFKK-tInj-CaqIkhfdGP_kpoH_3lBoaBcbkEnNbyTpfHZ-IK3BXjFgP-ouakuzrH-LUh6l1J24ofjKBoW42lGkwfnTe999Zew6voVXL_jUlQn5F_YwuGL3LpHLuTXaREcE9xojKsWYBmt3Ay4qFWDZPI_lnfZFWnDBlbzm8KT-cKd558/s1024/2023-10-2%20Eagle%20Pond.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmQ9bxWZ7oGO4mRrsRDnAdn72Tx8Ua2ZAckggKVzXTvmA7fIIxwg9mKYUhai5_NxTL8vpn3bPMUhD6kOcTs08LUZcqguEhsqBkvxqPja753QSu4Qw26Oi2AArpy8bwvSQ4NOEmsJVvWumBQ46ekcOzwxg192L2WV29jzoBVPZ2mZU53ABEQfIRXaRUFmV/s1024/2023-10-2%20CS6.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmQ9bxWZ7oGO4mRrsRDnAdn72Tx8Ua2ZAckggKVzXTvmA7fIIxwg9mKYUhai5_NxTL8vpn3bPMUhD6kOcTs08LUZcqguEhsqBkvxqPja753QSu4Qw26Oi2AArpy8bwvSQ4NOEmsJVvWumBQ46ekcOzwxg192L2WV29jzoBVPZ2mZU53ABEQfIRXaRUFmV/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20CS6.JPG" /></a><br />Next we were on to Echo Lake Beach. It was pretty, but no hiking trail. The water was pretty cold, but there was one woman out in the swim area! No thank you!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD6p3lYEzOMs5pACJLwcAit9_xHapYiZ9Jb0Pr98UJ3vDU6VzW5mQuDkQoBU2bzquTVLenc6Hmda0RolbX9B9q6oj1rZHLXRJ_0w47VZ5DqfBvXhgoMvAgAGY4Bo0MZFxEag899xpskNHZQzUL0w6IeqcleU-6hFQEGJJGiItIqjx8rcKFf5sV1KGfsOF/s1024/2023-10-2%20Echo%20Lake%20Beach%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLD6p3lYEzOMs5pACJLwcAit9_xHapYiZ9Jb0Pr98UJ3vDU6VzW5mQuDkQoBU2bzquTVLenc6Hmda0RolbX9B9q6oj1rZHLXRJ_0w47VZ5DqfBvXhgoMvAgAGY4Bo0MZFxEag899xpskNHZQzUL0w6IeqcleU-6hFQEGJJGiItIqjx8rcKFf5sV1KGfsOF/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Echo%20Lake%20Beach%201.JPG" /></a><br />Continuing down the road, we were told to stop at the Carroll Homestead Intrepretive Trail. Well, there is a homestead, but nothing interpretive there! The house is apprently only open certain days and today wasn't one of them. We walked around it and maybe spent about 20 minutes trying to find the trail! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZu24rRWxzPRJgwjlwvLp2gcwuvYibw1Ei9JpDE_s4U8c2NPNa0nhs0_iuIvS4wrqYB9VPBAnUedR4lCtSxyNppWAYrQhpSA08jmTywNNCfI66P-gkQnqGAZAehIc8q4j21XwFeL_QujenXVJkz34DsiUSdZt00gJmY4fC-fyT0hlm5nnPPuz4C3YQSl7T/s1024/2023-10-2%20Carroll%20homestead.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZu24rRWxzPRJgwjlwvLp2gcwuvYibw1Ei9JpDE_s4U8c2NPNa0nhs0_iuIvS4wrqYB9VPBAnUedR4lCtSxyNppWAYrQhpSA08jmTywNNCfI66P-gkQnqGAZAehIc8q4j21XwFeL_QujenXVJkz34DsiUSdZt00gJmY4fC-fyT0hlm5nnPPuz4C3YQSl7T/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Carroll%20homestead.JPG" /></a><br />Next stop was at Seawall. Powerful ocean storms have created a massive natural seawall. As the waves break, they carry rocks from the base of the beach and move them up to the shore. As the tides come in and out, the heavier stones get piled at the top and the smaller, lighter stones remain down the slope. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaAfI-MgZzOS27qx9eTVqyKLO22bUc5jjbh8uNANVPWVQXQQvZB8fl0DMmbzX2XjsRfo7KkAC4FXfcgRjtIj2qDBpbb35BLDDga7yJDZ4PHWCMjUQkwag6VWEdl26rLQN4qSqDGz1hAFH9NduTH4deUupo_jEnQvp0RF6GG6O39E-FFfdN2tSGOJuJaqc/s1024/2023-10-2%20sea%20wall%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaAfI-MgZzOS27qx9eTVqyKLO22bUc5jjbh8uNANVPWVQXQQvZB8fl0DMmbzX2XjsRfo7KkAC4FXfcgRjtIj2qDBpbb35BLDDga7yJDZ4PHWCMjUQkwag6VWEdl26rLQN4qSqDGz1hAFH9NduTH4deUupo_jEnQvp0RF6GG6O39E-FFfdN2tSGOJuJaqc/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20sea%20wall%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-0c76YCxQ6Sx2e24vF6oWJ3b5-1qMweaWrjcSMDtwOmZK_XygnJpslyPVxpEP2mhnP9H0gS30aWmzPYv2qepZp5Hv09NEOUIYufvvxY6uXYVRRRxC4-3-QA7Gex9SxrKNhD2dh9zv6ONtrRO9zi0l27q3hpiyxItjSfFN8jrpUl86GvURHCblxTqvKUO/s1024/2023-10-2%20sea%20wall%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-0c76YCxQ6Sx2e24vF6oWJ3b5-1qMweaWrjcSMDtwOmZK_XygnJpslyPVxpEP2mhnP9H0gS30aWmzPYv2qepZp5Hv09NEOUIYufvvxY6uXYVRRRxC4-3-QA7Gex9SxrKNhD2dh9zv6ONtrRO9zi0l27q3hpiyxItjSfFN8jrpUl86GvURHCblxTqvKUO/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20sea%20wall%201.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkojrXYympPCuKp2VHxVrRN8FpQq0RLvn_hqYHLPsJYf2xlFHbGBREuhLfJS728rcyu5Ee2xaizdPQ-RxddXJCW4mhkiiTj8TpzxjbL_ciLAj-gBxxiG6Gw3pzONj07FMEJ_PnbmsAPXOuwbQVK2Ac5Lp7B4-UNvYL8OsNsBySu1co1a-KEEgR_fURSxn/s1024/2023-10-2%20seawall%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkojrXYympPCuKp2VHxVrRN8FpQq0RLvn_hqYHLPsJYf2xlFHbGBREuhLfJS728rcyu5Ee2xaizdPQ-RxddXJCW4mhkiiTj8TpzxjbL_ciLAj-gBxxiG6Gw3pzONj07FMEJ_PnbmsAPXOuwbQVK2Ac5Lp7B4-UNvYL8OsNsBySu1co1a-KEEgR_fURSxn/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20seawall%203.JPG" /></a><br />At Ship Harbor we took the trail halfway out and back. We were mostly in the forest section and had some views of Ship Harbor through the trees. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJgJrQAR9Byd3Yd_-AbxPMjeuIu_QF83B-2jDzZatJfFApWIdzNvIZY_yFVaubFfnLH-qaCK3c6O7riMEFFo-MErz6Vau78kz2jOWhGSM_DUK0RvOkjKiX0Y1HgCSOXQmkbL_ZxXmpLRruzhYTi4UAXiRw-yQQtustUCFboeDPPyjWp24OP9RzO42gh8l/s1024/2023-10-2%20Ship%20Harbor%20trail.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJgJrQAR9Byd3Yd_-AbxPMjeuIu_QF83B-2jDzZatJfFApWIdzNvIZY_yFVaubFfnLH-qaCK3c6O7riMEFFo-MErz6Vau78kz2jOWhGSM_DUK0RvOkjKiX0Y1HgCSOXQmkbL_ZxXmpLRruzhYTi4UAXiRw-yQQtustUCFboeDPPyjWp24OP9RzO42gh8l/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Ship%20Harbor%20trail.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcrX5PaRp_gTmgO4wwpxrfEpnjib3Idkrny5BrHPJoW8mVm1quq-N4d6E9pOuWPTh4lPOPFFz2ER7NM6bR3n24gM80z5ccV-Ug5dQ5DyLNsNLZ49Nc9j1SyMTS-Hj_Km70hi3LIF_HLTKi7YSL1n6UwfjE1UodyQEh78km6A5g-N_JbAXw7EDj7DhH5R7/s1024/2023-10-2%20Ship%20Harbor%20trail%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcrX5PaRp_gTmgO4wwpxrfEpnjib3Idkrny5BrHPJoW8mVm1quq-N4d6E9pOuWPTh4lPOPFFz2ER7NM6bR3n24gM80z5ccV-Ug5dQ5DyLNsNLZ49Nc9j1SyMTS-Hj_Km70hi3LIF_HLTKi7YSL1n6UwfjE1UodyQEh78km6A5g-N_JbAXw7EDj7DhH5R7/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Ship%20Harbor%20trail%202.JPG" /></a><br />We spotted some interesting fungus growing on the trees and cute little mushrooms on the ground.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNN78xhFC-wAcpyzNLELuVzi26n1v-Mguzuv64bpt7VHw6Oeh1zKNQrLa10-2wRcQFhtxOb8_O7rF-OV7zmrcE-9UIGxlbYEtJYkbde6Rk_RX9q6JiX_J-0cOS7eck3vfUGzezY7GIWMcdxmzQdnJz8c-b_pY7N4LL_jgrTAdsUeI9UAVBtxiJHhHkZada/s1024/2023-10-2%20Ship%20harbor%20trail%20fungus.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNN78xhFC-wAcpyzNLELuVzi26n1v-Mguzuv64bpt7VHw6Oeh1zKNQrLa10-2wRcQFhtxOb8_O7rF-OV7zmrcE-9UIGxlbYEtJYkbde6Rk_RX9q6JiX_J-0cOS7eck3vfUGzezY7GIWMcdxmzQdnJz8c-b_pY7N4LL_jgrTAdsUeI9UAVBtxiJHhHkZada/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Ship%20harbor%20trail%20fungus.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhXqtKBJ1-wx-ppEDSRCz5J3Xr5JAUaJxgnJKSSPrkP9j8nD8J0ndzls8ktMPSzrv-uaUo_e839JTCktcyoQR-Ww9vgauG19oOjkhis39wq3EeYGSEf37Uufu4KNqMV4iFS4fNWq3wW5Ybjr-13xfFeRAUzz1Wq_5oV56zSPSqn2Gkje8OoOk7KPmKEvv/s1024/2023-10-1%20ship%20harbor%20trail%20mushrooms.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhXqtKBJ1-wx-ppEDSRCz5J3Xr5JAUaJxgnJKSSPrkP9j8nD8J0ndzls8ktMPSzrv-uaUo_e839JTCktcyoQR-Ww9vgauG19oOjkhis39wq3EeYGSEf37Uufu4KNqMV4iFS4fNWq3wW5Ybjr-13xfFeRAUzz1Wq_5oV56zSPSqn2Gkje8OoOk7KPmKEvv/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20ship%20harbor%20trail%20mushrooms.JPG" /></a><br />We FINALLY saw some of the wildlife! This tiny red squirrel jumped off a branch near the path.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlTwbUkEF5yckpqutskFuSKI7vHvCIEHBZZe_KW3up178gbvxxLBkDQ2cVmKmQqBVCpxvf1_DoQEScClXfsqz-0KP7phH_qXVXuv7GyD2npKmUbWw6jWqw1OjYS5raqW6E9AeZX_FvrVx12nipJZZOqzYJrdNUdbS1nK9FVLwLGHbVHRZ2f5El78eUEKf/s1024/2023-10-2%20ship%20harbor%20trail%20-%20squirrel.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlTwbUkEF5yckpqutskFuSKI7vHvCIEHBZZe_KW3up178gbvxxLBkDQ2cVmKmQqBVCpxvf1_DoQEScClXfsqz-0KP7phH_qXVXuv7GyD2npKmUbWw6jWqw1OjYS5raqW6E9AeZX_FvrVx12nipJZZOqzYJrdNUdbS1nK9FVLwLGHbVHRZ2f5El78eUEKf/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20ship%20harbor%20trail%20-%20squirrel.JPG" /></a><br />We almost stepped on this HUGE snake! HAHAHA!! It was about 3 inches long.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQH3QPRpshLHfWfqH9K9r8p5y5ofztFvHQpxrxs7NNerCpKp0J6VzUufRHFlff1v6qiChTZsvF0snSyM8jxp57I3dB7-MwU0STgfGWDaHZ0SZ-C3FhndoOpN8Zy5kdrUQm9m-NHK8cZi-tGiObt9RchSPyj6NENKM_zMthZu3DDPAiJ9lJZvih85lW5oy/s1024/2023-10-2%20ship%20harbor%20trail%20-%203%20inch%20snake.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQH3QPRpshLHfWfqH9K9r8p5y5ofztFvHQpxrxs7NNerCpKp0J6VzUufRHFlff1v6qiChTZsvF0snSyM8jxp57I3dB7-MwU0STgfGWDaHZ0SZ-C3FhndoOpN8Zy5kdrUQm9m-NHK8cZi-tGiObt9RchSPyj6NENKM_zMthZu3DDPAiJ9lJZvih85lW5oy/w640-h412/2023-10-2%20ship%20harbor%20trail%20-%203%20inch%20snake.JPG" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Leaving the Ship Harbor Trail we were headed to the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and spotted three white tailed deer in the trees. We stopped to see them, but the shadows made it impossible to get a good picture of them so you just have to take our word for it!<br /><br />We had no idea that it would take 20 minutes to get into the parking lot at the lighthouse but we waited, along with several cars in front of us for a car to leave, then one could go in. It was worth it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIptT6N2s9joAurhmCREk_5WrWF-caqGZg8Tr_zdAYS3gdK24vVUOG1-TsquG_0PiqUDdqQZP_cX5QhrV4IuDpaAvzEDa3ybSkxfIAbIQ9-ErFuJB10LmCEqkdDwAb1wbFMyNYM9IeqbigsC7zybuVhZBMnWg3sI4Ps2aHUCjMi0RUo6NGidpyTSKra2DD/s1024/2023-10-2%20Bass%20Harbor%20head%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIptT6N2s9joAurhmCREk_5WrWF-caqGZg8Tr_zdAYS3gdK24vVUOG1-TsquG_0PiqUDdqQZP_cX5QhrV4IuDpaAvzEDa3ybSkxfIAbIQ9-ErFuJB10LmCEqkdDwAb1wbFMyNYM9IeqbigsC7zybuVhZBMnWg3sI4Ps2aHUCjMi0RUo6NGidpyTSKra2DD/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Bass%20Harbor%20head%201.JPG" /></a><br />The light station here was established in 1858. The land cost was only $80! They used a hand bell for signals starting in 1876, converted to a steam operated bell in 1898, and finally an electric operated bell in 1949. The bell buoy wasn't put in until 1974.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMR08tysEhyuI7XnsJuk3nFEc_2dTUI6acm3VcUWtmeJXgqAWwVZwYj2F9iisL0ABO8QNCj2c7iF5DMzVQRQaBDzyLpgOu4l16x3SEYQxj6KX17rq_d6v6jEF67HzGfRv7VGdGoAmX4MO62O1bLm8qoVjqQ8DBl6d2ERUvhFHGiGhyphenhyphenVCRGKE8WjoPjWKI/s1024/2023-10-2%20Bass%20Harbor%20Head%20light%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEMR08tysEhyuI7XnsJuk3nFEc_2dTUI6acm3VcUWtmeJXgqAWwVZwYj2F9iisL0ABO8QNCj2c7iF5DMzVQRQaBDzyLpgOu4l16x3SEYQxj6KX17rq_d6v6jEF67HzGfRv7VGdGoAmX4MO62O1bLm8qoVjqQ8DBl6d2ERUvhFHGiGhyphenhyphenVCRGKE8WjoPjWKI/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Bass%20Harbor%20Head%20light%201.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVIQEngw7eklHICy3ly0mL-cIqfmQxCWB5JfZ9Zi829e8GOpLwhAB2U509TJF1G7TdkXxiqKBFP2zOaPHd2xsmKDZRSFme1iQZhsN9ZQftUlcQxeDwAuZVXJea89zEdfCUQYbC5WqS4NBZ8gOeX9rfwJtiKruq9nVlkmubykO8PASjO3AOJbmlM_Ka372/s1024/2023-10-2%20Bass%20Harbor%20Head%20light%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVIQEngw7eklHICy3ly0mL-cIqfmQxCWB5JfZ9Zi829e8GOpLwhAB2U509TJF1G7TdkXxiqKBFP2zOaPHd2xsmKDZRSFme1iQZhsN9ZQftUlcQxeDwAuZVXJea89zEdfCUQYbC5WqS4NBZ8gOeX9rfwJtiKruq9nVlkmubykO8PASjO3AOJbmlM_Ka372/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Bass%20Harbor%20Head%20light%202.JPG" /></a><br />Our last stop in the park was at Pretty Marsh. The volunteer at the visitors center said this was her second favorite spot in the entire park so we figured it was going to be amazing. Not so much. We followed the fire road down to the gazebo which sort of overlooks Pretty Marsh Harbor. There was a huge stairway down to the water, but then no platform - just water at the bottom of the stops. It was too steep to carry a kayak down, so we took a look and walked back up!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJZu0pj3y6c49WGdV2-gHJq6Nojynp_rHpd-1zJhxw184MZ1zBocBHaFobxrcpVMG15xns9f4ZQKVa6QwZLQ0aDfTpvitXvQNleWnMWx1e-4UPGaP-2YtA1yW9NQM7GdCXNNaqNjvFhg7aL0JO9ux2rIWKJX2Li5jJrKLzu02tLeF55vQcrd3JNcqbvaO/s1024/2023-10-2%20Pretty%20Marsh%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJZu0pj3y6c49WGdV2-gHJq6Nojynp_rHpd-1zJhxw184MZ1zBocBHaFobxrcpVMG15xns9f4ZQKVa6QwZLQ0aDfTpvitXvQNleWnMWx1e-4UPGaP-2YtA1yW9NQM7GdCXNNaqNjvFhg7aL0JO9ux2rIWKJX2Li5jJrKLzu02tLeF55vQcrd3JNcqbvaO/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Pretty%20Marsh%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0bRv0TLc0pi6eLdZAiAVXVXHu1kW0mTf6ZQyTOOzSfY4AMwuPaxQu6rBEPGtmWKsvRQlC_K5_BMhqoqpQuRXRpRDC9I90lI4OUylzkwBZutrW4vXM4riTBCV55KOqx1ibQyJsG9gWPMVz3WbgVQvu6QsLt8pVOmNekWUk8kMNRoaKKT-yUUqbrrxqzaM/s1024/DSC01653.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0bRv0TLc0pi6eLdZAiAVXVXHu1kW0mTf6ZQyTOOzSfY4AMwuPaxQu6rBEPGtmWKsvRQlC_K5_BMhqoqpQuRXRpRDC9I90lI4OUylzkwBZutrW4vXM4riTBCV55KOqx1ibQyJsG9gWPMVz3WbgVQvu6QsLt8pVOmNekWUk8kMNRoaKKT-yUUqbrrxqzaM/w640-h480/DSC01653.JPG" /></a><br />We wandered on a trail that had picnic tables overlooking the water, but neither of us was overly impressed. There were no signs, so we finally turned around and went back to the parking the way we came. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXv0EkOctaiFek1e6dLUq_crbyqUrSvgc_6iZCkoPlfi4S9hKYjf2kgd2ZkzksJ8w60Novf_Oaec3g9XrbMQOxonTYqZhgVNr40o25e8W3c9rfQt6AnslspgLnlHlVoG0Z0zruQwcNjBikg9NmehSii7nIgzlCmfDhue0PbYZ4BeV2XP1_e2-wzS4fDKhP/s1024/2023-10-2%20Pretty%20marsh%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXv0EkOctaiFek1e6dLUq_crbyqUrSvgc_6iZCkoPlfi4S9hKYjf2kgd2ZkzksJ8w60Novf_Oaec3g9XrbMQOxonTYqZhgVNr40o25e8W3c9rfQt6AnslspgLnlHlVoG0Z0zruQwcNjBikg9NmehSii7nIgzlCmfDhue0PbYZ4BeV2XP1_e2-wzS4fDKhP/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Pretty%20marsh%203.JPG" /></a><br />That completed our loop of the left lung of Acadia so we headed into the town of Bar Harbor and did a little shopping. Because it is near the end of the tourist season, several of the shops had everything on sale. One of the tourist t-shirt shops had shirts with pictures of giraffes or tigers and Bar Harbor, Maine printed on them. The funniest, though, was one that had a picture of Sedona, Arizona and it said "Sedona, Arizona" then "Bar Harbor, Maine". Do you think it was a supply chain issue??<br /><br />Shopped out, we headed off to have dinner and picked the Chart Room. OH MY GOSH - it was amazing!! I had a stuffed baked haddock with a creamy lobster/sherry sauce on it and Wendy had the Cioppino which had mussels, shrimp, and scallops in a red sauce. Both were so good.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ld09bhjfTp0qBtikvJVXsFl-Kou8ZxSu3ATYVv2Um2wMGN6Cot_Sbs9p0U-Fm24ulwV5oaD_Sc2xqUa65A0NemNW9MdrztZXaTD0w246gBZL8G_kHOCQaD7OAXc1BX4_RkCKN-t8VIEOuMsirHek7uPXHJ-2ljf0jDwxrwYoeFiuD35CBZ6tm39iA6wv/s1024/2023-10-2%20Chart%20room%202.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_FCoLqeNt84eSpaYi5vJGMYJ9Poqx3KWUcxcG2g5ZctUyE-28FhY-cRdTnD3P8s1bbRI0Q2rfJlb38dqPsrIQd5m09gBsthQS9s_be5ZINhK4jrzT9QhR0WWXJLT2vYN5qb_EephL48U1QQFPpsR6L9AXAOfEkXZKySPLz9rh-kIN9AouZiCkY5iC6kP/s1024/2023-10-2%20Chart%20Room%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_FCoLqeNt84eSpaYi5vJGMYJ9Poqx3KWUcxcG2g5ZctUyE-28FhY-cRdTnD3P8s1bbRI0Q2rfJlb38dqPsrIQd5m09gBsthQS9s_be5ZINhK4jrzT9QhR0WWXJLT2vYN5qb_EephL48U1QQFPpsR6L9AXAOfEkXZKySPLz9rh-kIN9AouZiCkY5iC6kP/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Chart%20Room%201.JPG" /></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ld09bhjfTp0qBtikvJVXsFl-Kou8ZxSu3ATYVv2Um2wMGN6Cot_Sbs9p0U-Fm24ulwV5oaD_Sc2xqUa65A0NemNW9MdrztZXaTD0w246gBZL8G_kHOCQaD7OAXc1BX4_RkCKN-t8VIEOuMsirHek7uPXHJ-2ljf0jDwxrwYoeFiuD35CBZ6tm39iA6wv/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20Chart%20room%202.JPG" /><br />We had to stop for the beautiful sunset on our way back to our lodging. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIh8aJXJazOAURruf7_MbGpdbRGfIVOQSrtMbWZKPQAsAq9SuA_nTMahqYetyLPxTT0Xqoa7SMD3er_kgOQ5THdzncwNAo4ywO6fhB2VIgKNvC8NnmKLcLFUDEelVaYayAi9jREDQ8YFL54ecyTGx2LaF6kEC-Wq1xkOpFiKP41t7RKG8RNwGWTCrCsJi6/s1024/2023-10-2%20sunset.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIh8aJXJazOAURruf7_MbGpdbRGfIVOQSrtMbWZKPQAsAq9SuA_nTMahqYetyLPxTT0Xqoa7SMD3er_kgOQ5THdzncwNAo4ywO6fhB2VIgKNvC8NnmKLcLFUDEelVaYayAi9jREDQ8YFL54ecyTGx2LaF6kEC-Wq1xkOpFiKP41t7RKG8RNwGWTCrCsJi6/w640-h480/2023-10-2%20sunset.JPG" /></a><br />It was pretty much a perfect finish to a great day!</div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-69102643201780536172023-10-01T18:54:00.002-06:002023-10-01T18:54:49.374-06:00September 30 - October 1, 2023 - Fort Collins, CO - Acadia National Park, MaineThis week is a travel adventure for Sue and Wendy. We are going on our book club field trip and will be joining five others at Lovell, Maine on Tuesday. <br /><br />Saturday, September 30. <br /><br />Our adventure had us leaving Fort Collins at 4:15am for our flight to Boston, MA. The flight was good and we arrived a few minutes early and managed to find the correct shuttle bus to the rental car terminal. We could pay in advance for the toll roads ($15.95/day!) or pay a fee plus the tolls when we return the car, so we opted for that choice because we would only be on toll roads two days this week. After video taping all of the dings and scratches on the car before leaving the lot, we were on our way. Google maps routed us on the "avoid tolls" route to Lincolnville, Maine where we were spending our first night. Oh my gosh! We meandered through so many little towns, had a traffic jam for about 20 minutes trying to get by a community fair, and making a few wrong turns. After almost 3 hours of this we FINALLY decided to get on the toll road and get moving! We stopped in Woolwich, Maine for dinner and had some reallly delicious clam chowder. Back on the road, we had about an hour until we reached the Mount Battie Inn in Lincolnville, Maine for the night. It took us about five hours and we were both exhausted! We had a really nice room, the beds were comfy, and we had fresh baked muffins and breads for breakfast. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjG5wZqfwQh4335IctYEE4kJI4jEHfOWB7lXxjtyNNnbxRJGjb7CVOsS5fiKqbMue4giNnGigGvFjctodFgyQTZ3NGiXQuhc7r4a3w8-4-aDJrCxGwkDy15ykWrKvCTmUa3ccun46ar02KPsaHUIF9Hl-AQYY7s21yqAoHYAz0eEhnIijEK7VTxq46BZE/s1024/2023-10-1%20Mount%20Battie%20Inn.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjG5wZqfwQh4335IctYEE4kJI4jEHfOWB7lXxjtyNNnbxRJGjb7CVOsS5fiKqbMue4giNnGigGvFjctodFgyQTZ3NGiXQuhc7r4a3w8-4-aDJrCxGwkDy15ykWrKvCTmUa3ccun46ar02KPsaHUIF9Hl-AQYY7s21yqAoHYAz0eEhnIijEK7VTxq46BZE/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Mount%20Battie%20Inn.JPG" /></a><div>AND the best thing was, the government reached an agreement to keep the government open for the next 45 days, so we were able to continue our adventure to Acadia National Park on Sunday!</div><div><br />Sunday, October 1<br /><br />We got on the road about 9:30 this morning heading to Acadia. There was some road construction and the pulloff to see this bridge was closed. This picture is from 2017. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpci8Xqm5-33Y-68DUlPOW6DywwJuTFNfF0qWrlKmdQJWHGz3NiqqKKou8WKqfFy9xII-5uFzkPgWKkWpRiokQ_LDFcQzBj2WdPmm2F8jEvv1twhvYLXzefx9uU6DYDLhAH-x-bu_81GDLej3EEvu57Cry9iVHZ16TuHXjxxEVLDUeks9IM-ZeCwGx_lQ/s1024/2017%20-%2010-2%20Penopscot%20Bridge%202%5B4%5D.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpci8Xqm5-33Y-68DUlPOW6DywwJuTFNfF0qWrlKmdQJWHGz3NiqqKKou8WKqfFy9xII-5uFzkPgWKkWpRiokQ_LDFcQzBj2WdPmm2F8jEvv1twhvYLXzefx9uU6DYDLhAH-x-bu_81GDLej3EEvu57Cry9iVHZ16TuHXjxxEVLDUeks9IM-ZeCwGx_lQ/w640-h480/2017%20-%2010-2%20Penopscot%20Bridge%202%5B4%5D.jpg" /></a><br />This was our view this morning!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yUwMgGONk0PfVwE3iAi4VWgTQUUkLlsgM7PsPXM_Guq9SQp9X48p091K0iOBKhsmWOOrFn9Bjr3jXTwa9BDw1meugrzCe-eQ3so4j8ew5o1WhFtFUQEiMQ2X_uLMOIRCbGyxFn6Cl5GbbhPoA6PviZhzez1tHqgKRQexOtZdCCHs0fmrQYedXf699-Lk/s1024/2023-10-1%20bridge.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yUwMgGONk0PfVwE3iAi4VWgTQUUkLlsgM7PsPXM_Guq9SQp9X48p091K0iOBKhsmWOOrFn9Bjr3jXTwa9BDw1meugrzCe-eQ3so4j8ew5o1WhFtFUQEiMQ2X_uLMOIRCbGyxFn6Cl5GbbhPoA6PviZhzez1tHqgKRQexOtZdCCHs0fmrQYedXf699-Lk/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20bridge.JPG" /></a><br />We had some fog and clouds this morning!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOjxubOGJZtARO7tY_VVKh_cWnBvYfvOMb3IPhOTyVruMdt4l8Fm3k9Rk1olcKcGrTWmCCmSMx9T1wI8rA_kan0e4W0P6qOCXaErLrsHkP51xEW0kBp2ZVJboHAD2EGWD6WLp7kOD_Oy5Tcw9yrgzy436s7vXteLvUQUJRXUmgkT3kbZHiOeuibTb9NO5/s1024/2023-10-1%20bridge%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOjxubOGJZtARO7tY_VVKh_cWnBvYfvOMb3IPhOTyVruMdt4l8Fm3k9Rk1olcKcGrTWmCCmSMx9T1wI8rA_kan0e4W0P6qOCXaErLrsHkP51xEW0kBp2ZVJboHAD2EGWD6WLp7kOD_Oy5Tcw9yrgzy436s7vXteLvUQUJRXUmgkT3kbZHiOeuibTb9NO5/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20bridge%202.JPG" /></a>After arriving at the Acadia NP Hulls Cove Visitor Center and getting the scoop on things, we caught a park shuttle bus to Otter Point. Our driver advised us to start there and hike back to Sand Beach because it would be easier to catch a bus. As we saw how full our bus was when we got there, it made perfect sense! We started our 2 mile hike back following the Ocean Trail. High tide was 12:30pm, so the waves were still big.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VOrOl43EE1OkzaR2UD3sweB9N6eDq7huVI2_L8tEDewbg4O1O_kR0GNoWA7wHmNnsq-f7Kq7sziVk4ye_3iyGnpcanHVkZwFJPKKqyQwAAljGhithlNp-D6hnjJ3V9MCWrSDgJTDf9V3rsITUC6HIkOmRJuS3aeGl-3hRsVQD3HpgRj05zzg_XuszhKs/s1024/2023-10-1%20Otter%20Point.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VOrOl43EE1OkzaR2UD3sweB9N6eDq7huVI2_L8tEDewbg4O1O_kR0GNoWA7wHmNnsq-f7Kq7sziVk4ye_3iyGnpcanHVkZwFJPKKqyQwAAljGhithlNp-D6hnjJ3V9MCWrSDgJTDf9V3rsITUC6HIkOmRJuS3aeGl-3hRsVQD3HpgRj05zzg_XuszhKs/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Otter%20Point.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnGdw0T5DapB5DJNIvs0465x8G5Us096ucPB96r8viBa_LFnnscOTUDMiJ6JKEaLe1ENoLie5c9VZYWaM8XgWqMILK1pf8hTtRSEmvC4k896YNmMI82STy20MgA7yvsRmFHqoBmJuhuoUfbFk40Ed2-YL3nLgAJl_L0BESE_OAk66RqlxaKIln3jB4-HC/s1024/2023-10-1%20Otter%20Point%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnGdw0T5DapB5DJNIvs0465x8G5Us096ucPB96r8viBa_LFnnscOTUDMiJ6JKEaLe1ENoLie5c9VZYWaM8XgWqMILK1pf8hTtRSEmvC4k896YNmMI82STy20MgA7yvsRmFHqoBmJuhuoUfbFk40Ed2-YL3nLgAJl_L0BESE_OAk66RqlxaKIln3jB4-HC/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Otter%20Point%202.JPG" /></a><br />Some of the trail was away from the water and even up on the road, but we always managed to get back to see the water.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbZd0SPgnzaEBrV0Cl_C94Y3FM-08LZqbwoHkEW6qo8j8jTDEmK2NDGNKiPOQYhFGJ81WlpfxjsXWGwPMXgCzukmwbaNemPOYCPbK9prMtFMoyGGWcmRoqKRGVKQIVL6zjIua1V3D29Fk5TJQGZQbGUyEdooBFZnrHBfgNFXzVgmTiNuUnHlkm-7tKXT5/s1024/2023-10-1%20Otter%20Point%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbZd0SPgnzaEBrV0Cl_C94Y3FM-08LZqbwoHkEW6qo8j8jTDEmK2NDGNKiPOQYhFGJ81WlpfxjsXWGwPMXgCzukmwbaNemPOYCPbK9prMtFMoyGGWcmRoqKRGVKQIVL6zjIua1V3D29Fk5TJQGZQbGUyEdooBFZnrHBfgNFXzVgmTiNuUnHlkm-7tKXT5/w480-h640/2023-10-1%20Otter%20Point%203.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlT_A8TVti8DDwDIjSWyDVUtjXK2IxYmyDrl2o5KHQpmkudvAHO6hO2kHiR7f65gnZz8wqIEWw_HUDq45ldQ6J9qT0wIA6BDTfzYmmAv6Fz90Q5zKbylY9keJtAeLFbOrzQgzL8VqGVA88_2v0dJj9xYdGyUKM00WxicM5eHlFT2jPXIF2S6YEowuZlm0/s1024/2023-10-1%20Wendy.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlT_A8TVti8DDwDIjSWyDVUtjXK2IxYmyDrl2o5KHQpmkudvAHO6hO2kHiR7f65gnZz8wqIEWw_HUDq45ldQ6J9qT0wIA6BDTfzYmmAv6Fz90Q5zKbylY9keJtAeLFbOrzQgzL8VqGVA88_2v0dJj9xYdGyUKM00WxicM5eHlFT2jPXIF2S6YEowuZlm0/w480-h640/2023-10-1%20Wendy.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwno0ATDmzQaApJUWM6x8vqgXZIJCkZV4Tfjja_uMKeq3ccc977X9Bvnu-Z1DtDqsDU_gj0Kp-bR1PMf-8Z34_j4aOdoOOu9vl19PlTbky7bedVyf9crOJv0qV8wnQ5jpa2EmczQAh_DeqpAmafZA5TkRv59JEb49IbjiH8QZLKBzdnc7TPZpuMbo-qFbD/s1024/2023-10-1%20red%20trees%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwno0ATDmzQaApJUWM6x8vqgXZIJCkZV4Tfjja_uMKeq3ccc977X9Bvnu-Z1DtDqsDU_gj0Kp-bR1PMf-8Z34_j4aOdoOOu9vl19PlTbky7bedVyf9crOJv0qV8wnQ5jpa2EmczQAh_DeqpAmafZA5TkRv59JEb49IbjiH8QZLKBzdnc7TPZpuMbo-qFbD/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20red%20trees%201.JPG" /></a><br />Some of the leaves are just starting to turn colors.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaQwALxhfbFSuSIq3aXPwdy5RDJrlm7ViM9Ge1fwH2sRD5_-YQKzxMN32oyRvZL31eOaAMkCuL2zeKrU8FXPa-3g69eD2_tuRnSx_5Aj09jXH74yHf9XgaiBqxMeWOdsd27tSJLShtsZ9htBAor795F0SS_hHkfrPj5ViwiktkVMalagD3yP6yu9QPgi9/s1024/2023-10-1%20Ocean%20trail%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaQwALxhfbFSuSIq3aXPwdy5RDJrlm7ViM9Ge1fwH2sRD5_-YQKzxMN32oyRvZL31eOaAMkCuL2zeKrU8FXPa-3g69eD2_tuRnSx_5Aj09jXH74yHf9XgaiBqxMeWOdsd27tSJLShtsZ9htBAor795F0SS_hHkfrPj5ViwiktkVMalagD3yP6yu9QPgi9/w480-h640/2023-10-1%20Ocean%20trail%201.JPG" /></a><br />When I was here in 2017 with Tobey, we did see some of the same things - and it's funny because I took this exact picture of the tree below and have it in our blog back then!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAwIMDVsOtAvYL2YcjtnAU9yLV22Lxa6T_A5i6clklNBsH54PbVpb3pQ3il5BP4v4JsYdBGkrKI78N8pO8m-mP_c5XDBevsj3lrozZIZyNcYpmVY0f7wCtDA2PckfzHYFPZq2CPLY7X_3l-LXCmMMa6u3t-lmD-rWsTxzeJjIzdb5_jWKt-3gtHDdRrNS/s1024/2023-10-1%20Ocean%20trail%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAwIMDVsOtAvYL2YcjtnAU9yLV22Lxa6T_A5i6clklNBsH54PbVpb3pQ3il5BP4v4JsYdBGkrKI78N8pO8m-mP_c5XDBevsj3lrozZIZyNcYpmVY0f7wCtDA2PckfzHYFPZq2CPLY7X_3l-LXCmMMa6u3t-lmD-rWsTxzeJjIzdb5_jWKt-3gtHDdRrNS/w480-h640/2023-10-1%20Ocean%20trail%202.JPG" /></a><br />When we got closer to Thunder Hole, we could hear the waves crashing in and they closed the lower observation walkway because it was too dangerous. In this video you can see the waves coming in. <br /><a href="https://youtu.be/Bd2IH6ZmYe0?feature=shared">https://youtu.be/Bd2IH6ZmYe0?feature=shared</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-beqkJGMaYeG6zv1oUjCRx88N5uyWcTxisnuKgrQ2SIsYmeuKShUy5HdNDxfksIiL3oiMZ1kA47Kab_CUUPla3b3iQf9TmPoYVBOKoUZ625P3OVcRfY504nTpqtmR8Pl-oA6MsR_bERrb2gsNm6J5kya3jVAy6AcJyJZmPMZg11Yy5wa0kywdLQx8K4A/s957/2023-10-1%20Thunder%20Hole%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-beqkJGMaYeG6zv1oUjCRx88N5uyWcTxisnuKgrQ2SIsYmeuKShUy5HdNDxfksIiL3oiMZ1kA47Kab_CUUPla3b3iQf9TmPoYVBOKoUZ625P3OVcRfY504nTpqtmR8Pl-oA6MsR_bERrb2gsNm6J5kya3jVAy6AcJyJZmPMZg11Yy5wa0kywdLQx8K4A/w640-h492/2023-10-1%20Thunder%20Hole%202.JPG" /></a><br />We continued on to Sand Beach where there we lots of people. Much different that 2017!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZT7kRuIrDMwvrxvIGrKg7RJZYceYaX_C28Gjy02A5pkov8LgxRBDtQVatZUhxZWDSDTh5ZGFj1eMJMs2r5lsQfavDkEDCMpGSpwEXo-dY7fXwZktHZl9g7ApFr4U1kUvciVJbk6Al4pEnz_UD2tcsoVbgJEx1PSO6YmszFON2rwK-QM5TtXIFMf0RMIk/s1024/2023-10-1%20Sand%20beach.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZT7kRuIrDMwvrxvIGrKg7RJZYceYaX_C28Gjy02A5pkov8LgxRBDtQVatZUhxZWDSDTh5ZGFj1eMJMs2r5lsQfavDkEDCMpGSpwEXo-dY7fXwZktHZl9g7ApFr4U1kUvciVJbk6Al4pEnz_UD2tcsoVbgJEx1PSO6YmszFON2rwK-QM5TtXIFMf0RMIk/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Sand%20beach.JPG" /></a><div>We were able to catch the bus and headed on to Jordan Pond. I didn't remember visiting here before, but I did! You can see the Bubble "mountains" in the distance. Their elevations are only 766' and 872' so it's hard for me to call them mountains!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1uJS59IChLSqSEOthuVWfHtNl2CPDySb9WdsiDuwY6nx6kdPICn1c5jhIUOG18jbIR6-Llz0xWWZgld6enjrLoaWv08ifbcVgKbt8QztLy_TkI462yV52ZDtqy1Sjl_GXRzX9dpH53F8xT4W8a1o93VMCw6lTOdj1NaNiprglGrTH3Ak5aGSNCMhdk1G/s1024/2023-10-1%20The%20Bubbles%20Jordan%20Pond.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1uJS59IChLSqSEOthuVWfHtNl2CPDySb9WdsiDuwY6nx6kdPICn1c5jhIUOG18jbIR6-Llz0xWWZgld6enjrLoaWv08ifbcVgKbt8QztLy_TkI462yV52ZDtqy1Sjl_GXRzX9dpH53F8xT4W8a1o93VMCw6lTOdj1NaNiprglGrTH3Ak5aGSNCMhdk1G/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20The%20Bubbles%20Jordan%20Pond.JPG" /></a><br />Here the colors were starting to show. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Hd1u9A97XIaVw8EEbLZxCu_UO0rb7ozAvySpIhQDnwC2pFmcO5Cv5E7VAlpT69MmwWUARAPCIASXU-2s2V0DStvnbDodBOLvY4clz7b5spF2c-e3Zl43QeU2-El-MrWubLhJhC6IFIwHoHbxNAc487TFC2Z9TRMchN8QpKDXiNzXP1gRfbgNQ1Zty-Sh/s1024/2023-10-1%20Sue%20-%20Jordan%20Pond.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Hd1u9A97XIaVw8EEbLZxCu_UO0rb7ozAvySpIhQDnwC2pFmcO5Cv5E7VAlpT69MmwWUARAPCIASXU-2s2V0DStvnbDodBOLvY4clz7b5spF2c-e3Zl43QeU2-El-MrWubLhJhC6IFIwHoHbxNAc487TFC2Z9TRMchN8QpKDXiNzXP1gRfbgNQ1Zty-Sh/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Sue%20-%20Jordan%20Pond.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcR-4jpgUp2oNe5NBas1s9vtEYtWL5Il0g2pVo_S7SntGZI1B9p5hvU-gBcov8F6lPERI72Z9jIDhm7YrilaLpGAtki_voIqM3NWqm3m8uFJnHBNxhAOCgn9ffGjN6vdSmyhr6ajdAnVyNqdZ4xKaG0HO9iVzlKwoqpjnRZ4aA7_TOXCmCYP93dOUNL4ZO/s1024/2023-10-1%20Jordan%20Pond.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcR-4jpgUp2oNe5NBas1s9vtEYtWL5Il0g2pVo_S7SntGZI1B9p5hvU-gBcov8F6lPERI72Z9jIDhm7YrilaLpGAtki_voIqM3NWqm3m8uFJnHBNxhAOCgn9ffGjN6vdSmyhr6ajdAnVyNqdZ4xKaG0HO9iVzlKwoqpjnRZ4aA7_TOXCmCYP93dOUNL4ZO/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Jordan%20Pond.JPG" /></a></div><div>We didn't spend very long because we wanted to catch the bus to Bubble Pond so we cut back to the parking on one of the "inland" trails. It was pretty, too.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8wqN0HkXTiG7gxLl-9YQJK9M_4UqfwYTSy8qmHbKwXItHce3QzABPlOm68nYPWM5uvMBaSzFo1WxFlIJyxYLOkIZd9XLHYtEeO0cVZOvGjRaJE1moLjbGoj8TZaVaD3U8CBPJAO8R8louo9DT4lr6B_3326Ah5552IkFph1tC6UUkHkR-OZF9EkfRPrb/s4896/2023-10-1%20Jordan%20pond%20trail.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8wqN0HkXTiG7gxLl-9YQJK9M_4UqfwYTSy8qmHbKwXItHce3QzABPlOm68nYPWM5uvMBaSzFo1WxFlIJyxYLOkIZd9XLHYtEeO0cVZOvGjRaJE1moLjbGoj8TZaVaD3U8CBPJAO8R8louo9DT4lr6B_3326Ah5552IkFph1tC6UUkHkR-OZF9EkfRPrb/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Jordan%20pond%20trail.JPG" /></a>Bubble Pond was also a short stop, but pretty cool. There was a higher concentration of trees with their red starting to show. We both wondered if everything is later because the spring weather was so much cooler everywhere.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKToXwUeVCGsgHuwpyWp0K3OMcfyCt1P7Jv__KQCTo5o-qOb0jDl4AhcohxxMQTBEizTXMdn9FPT4LVpX4Q_WJhIwIxo1c61tQsxAEalPTmHrJ_Q5fEQcLkNozxP_2purV6NNQGLxMPJk3IKyDtPw3c6LhyOFgwgslmR-zFkQEcMoba9SL9M4sOMuDYG_/s1024/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20POnd.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKToXwUeVCGsgHuwpyWp0K3OMcfyCt1P7Jv__KQCTo5o-qOb0jDl4AhcohxxMQTBEizTXMdn9FPT4LVpX4Q_WJhIwIxo1c61tQsxAEalPTmHrJ_Q5fEQcLkNozxP_2purV6NNQGLxMPJk3IKyDtPw3c6LhyOFgwgslmR-zFkQEcMoba9SL9M4sOMuDYG_/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20POnd.JPG" /></a></div><div>There were some really cool mushrooms along the trail.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDPidkG93R64P0l37KnFUzlsP9wxNqZs5uOqknHJs8L3DNRBJkAAHJ-jTdmzFG0ImxQ3CSKMKHq5doPZEbMZw5d4YIVUqZ3uFYEcvb8gKZriWf9CUL5GwSzX1Idlu0955HTTudxvuyqcZjQThhrrXOd-IkQNX3WH_fKtrGXL-g0rlcNxMAuE14wFBphYA/s4896/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20pond%20mushroom%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDPidkG93R64P0l37KnFUzlsP9wxNqZs5uOqknHJs8L3DNRBJkAAHJ-jTdmzFG0ImxQ3CSKMKHq5doPZEbMZw5d4YIVUqZ3uFYEcvb8gKZriWf9CUL5GwSzX1Idlu0955HTTudxvuyqcZjQThhrrXOd-IkQNX3WH_fKtrGXL-g0rlcNxMAuE14wFBphYA/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20pond%20mushroom%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIEpvAjRa2aniWUHnHSFR_Fw5p09XF32FCPiBO69bmOnv_hqUnMwHpzs8nUSBw7HsHb0jqhMPZ01OiGxzS1as_hUf4AFIDqQdWcUVmqyeAjZrpy9kgibkRLj1fRntLBr69rZLq2MeeWAYDUWzxIy62K4fFgt9tcwR7_LhXCgvosZEliVai97dgaN_NGL4/s1024/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20Pond%20mushroom%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIEpvAjRa2aniWUHnHSFR_Fw5p09XF32FCPiBO69bmOnv_hqUnMwHpzs8nUSBw7HsHb0jqhMPZ01OiGxzS1as_hUf4AFIDqQdWcUVmqyeAjZrpy9kgibkRLj1fRntLBr69rZLq2MeeWAYDUWzxIy62K4fFgt9tcwR7_LhXCgvosZEliVai97dgaN_NGL4/w480-h640/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20Pond%20mushroom%201.JPG" /></a></div><div>If you look very closely, you can see the tiny tree frog that Wendy spotted. He has really good camouflage!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vNmHh5XlmWrOfJPCOVbBKIFXF7UxPXhyphenhyphen-DtexT-PPURZdtmROMXRn4JguV0cEKF-BygG6kvFdk_yVfVDGEFTEZbBJkAv7iZHUi9MtlDXuV2Y791xn34lYKN4hUZtpIXmRl7fCvtTJraebx8KhP4HkdWnS2L9rnQnrb5Z31NT7WoA4aPdis_5a7R9lH6_/s1024/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20pond%20frog.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vNmHh5XlmWrOfJPCOVbBKIFXF7UxPXhyphenhyphen-DtexT-PPURZdtmROMXRn4JguV0cEKF-BygG6kvFdk_yVfVDGEFTEZbBJkAv7iZHUi9MtlDXuV2Y791xn34lYKN4hUZtpIXmRl7fCvtTJraebx8KhP4HkdWnS2L9rnQnrb5Z31NT7WoA4aPdis_5a7R9lH6_/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Bubble%20pond%20frog.JPG" /></a></div><div>I think Wendy got the perfect shot of the trees.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTT99ZlDzv9jU_IYHHv1Q3Gt45Q62y45CQ_bWB49pIirrDjTNTfgkPcHyLJpgA5y6-iNnjuobUGhkmO-pe-nVnsLECLF7eNcBGgbD5IhSXuJ7d6P9vj6RO4m1GS8OFDgmlYEo3UNutvmC9mHJ8S61OQbOCYgHOwXwiW8abl9OlSN8ivKy9O54KCm-RCcwD/s1024/2023-10-1%20Wendy%20-%20Bubble%20Pond.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTT99ZlDzv9jU_IYHHv1Q3Gt45Q62y45CQ_bWB49pIirrDjTNTfgkPcHyLJpgA5y6-iNnjuobUGhkmO-pe-nVnsLECLF7eNcBGgbD5IhSXuJ7d6P9vj6RO4m1GS8OFDgmlYEo3UNutvmC9mHJ8S61OQbOCYgHOwXwiW8abl9OlSN8ivKy9O54KCm-RCcwD/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20Wendy%20-%20Bubble%20Pond.JPG" /></a></div><div>We arrived back at the Visitors Center five minutes after they closed at 4:30! Oh well, we are going back to the park tomorrow and can get postcards then! On our way to the Airbnb in Lamoine we spotted this restaurant on our way so we stopped for dinner. What a great choice!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizeKSl709g0Kboe7DX1ud2NrP_JF-pVVLRgZbNbwNlqVyZEDSHusuVavr6hLRPQKkKeldmpP_KZCRTKg7aRE1WrsYWaw4P4yZMBQdlo-cPJ7t2Ni5DbRVndmG7sH4zE2slh6mNuZ_9HCrYghmrEN3JAsD6r8wGicJezNEAXIfgx1QkM6YL0qYyBKNrEKJ/s1024/2023-10-1%20dinner.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizeKSl709g0Kboe7DX1ud2NrP_JF-pVVLRgZbNbwNlqVyZEDSHusuVavr6hLRPQKkKeldmpP_KZCRTKg7aRE1WrsYWaw4P4yZMBQdlo-cPJ7t2Ni5DbRVndmG7sH4zE2slh6mNuZ_9HCrYghmrEN3JAsD6r8wGicJezNEAXIfgx1QkM6YL0qYyBKNrEKJ/w640-h480/2023-10-1%20dinner.JPG" /></a><br />The last time I was in Maine, Tobey and I tried lobster rolls twice and I didn't like them either time. The woman that worked here was so sweet and said if I didn't like it, bring it back and they would make something else! I opted for the "naked lobster roll" which did not have any mayonaise sauce, but was served with drawn butter. It was amazing! Wendy got the regular and I tried it, too, and it was also delicious! It had very light mayonaise and fresh chives from their garden. We ate outside and shared some blueberry pie for dessert. Not a bad way to end the day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_c7GApzqfmQrIuqo02G0YZq78g7sVzs0IAxqMbk2C298Hhkx3N-DUXkJyHdZ-y7ZyS5W8xosI5SJEcl-XvYtU0qXjyaaK1oKJo_aF0byUR40YcgYEyFCS2kqd7SMo0DuHNIDLMAdw_8C1ioYRmf1dYdUYomWrw_NpYdkMt1liGznNqtIOErdNS2ljPea/s1024/2022310-1%20lobster%20roll.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_c7GApzqfmQrIuqo02G0YZq78g7sVzs0IAxqMbk2C298Hhkx3N-DUXkJyHdZ-y7ZyS5W8xosI5SJEcl-XvYtU0qXjyaaK1oKJo_aF0byUR40YcgYEyFCS2kqd7SMo0DuHNIDLMAdw_8C1ioYRmf1dYdUYomWrw_NpYdkMt1liGznNqtIOErdNS2ljPea/w480-h640/2022310-1%20lobster%20roll.JPG" /></a><br />We had about a 30 minute drive to our farm house stay tonight. It's really a cute place and I will take pictures tomorrow, so for tonight, Good Night!<br /></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-87221822124643141992023-08-21T12:19:00.001-06:002023-08-21T12:19:20.499-06:00August 18-20, 2023 - Evergreen, Colorado to Eagle, Colorado "Double By-Pass"This is a travel with Tobey and Tyler post because it is all about them! Last summer, this same week, they planned to do this bike ride, but were unsuccessful. They made some changes this year and .... success! Last year they left from Golden, Colorado and were carrying camping gear, as well as their bike gear - each of them with over 30 pounds of weight on their bikes. To make matters worse, it rained on them most of the day Saturday - then it turned to snow making it impossible to get over Loveland Pass. This year, they left from Evergreen, stayed in hotels, and were both only carrying about 15 pounds of gear. They shifted stopping places and were able to have "fresh legs" when starting their assents up the passes. The weather also cooperated with no rain or snow!<br /><br />Friday they loaded their bikes and gear into our van and drove to Evergreen, Colorado where they began their three day, 120 mile bike ride. That doesn't necessarily sound like much until you consider they had to go over two mountain passes - Loveland and Vail. Tyler took a picture before they started ... do you know what is missing? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1M8IyR0Lj8cs_X7FmqUp-cfdbt_vEVt7VIqgaa-cVpnvEuHl5i8LpxVgTITwsd5-9lnoNpSD2kQRzivRE30JHtggF2U5RBCA27MBIoYXjaX-vr6hPs98b6xc8KyuzGOCpKLNPscbD4cN1ZvaXSe1TeX2aHBsjEuwltfHUhM9rtvet1zs7QuRFT6HiANJO/s1239/2023-8-18%20Tyler%20and%20Tobey%20-%20Ready%20to%20ride.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1M8IyR0Lj8cs_X7FmqUp-cfdbt_vEVt7VIqgaa-cVpnvEuHl5i8LpxVgTITwsd5-9lnoNpSD2kQRzivRE30JHtggF2U5RBCA27MBIoYXjaX-vr6hPs98b6xc8KyuzGOCpKLNPscbD4cN1ZvaXSe1TeX2aHBsjEuwltfHUhM9rtvet1zs7QuRFT6HiANJO/w640-h480/2023-8-18%20Tyler%20and%20Tobey%20-%20Ready%20to%20ride.jpeg" /></a><br />If you said Tobey's helmet, you are correct. Fortunately, Tobey is a very careful rider and he just didn't have it on yet! There he is!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5mvfPJ4rCLEKVZqIEs06GO1xbAtJD694VpPUgoiU-XW2_fV122xWxfxGKWOkfwIVz_MteD_CCPX1o4tnWxz3iYSMZqWZZ5FOXsgLm-x6yeccKMXhn6O5AG6f5BxICE9vhbmRDtwFQ2C7fuCZF5M-dubQTUlTcQy-u--B5la7xVhAKmXjITuIiPRbwSc8/s1236/Tobey.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5mvfPJ4rCLEKVZqIEs06GO1xbAtJD694VpPUgoiU-XW2_fV122xWxfxGKWOkfwIVz_MteD_CCPX1o4tnWxz3iYSMZqWZZ5FOXsgLm-x6yeccKMXhn6O5AG6f5BxICE9vhbmRDtwFQ2C7fuCZF5M-dubQTUlTcQy-u--B5la7xVhAKmXjITuIiPRbwSc8/w640-h482/Tobey.jpeg" /></a><br /> Their route out of Evergreen begins with a pretty steep climb but they made the 22.7 mile ride into Georgetown in about 2-1/2 hours, despite having some good headwinds. Their elevation gain was 2,178 feet with a maximum grade was 10%! Time for lunch and relaxing before hitting the hot tub at their hotel.<br /><br /><iframe scrolling="no" src="https://ridewithgps.com/embeds?type=trip&id=131764418&title=Evergreen%20to%20Georgetown%2C%20first%20day%20of%20the%20ride&sampleGraph=true&distanceMarkers=true&privacyCode=n8Qv0Kk5fy9gxmELGOaZAozdEt5XePXA" style="border: none; height: 700px; min-width: 100%; width: 1px;"></iframe>Saturday morning they got an early start from Georgetown on their way to Frisco. It was a bit chilly - in the 40s as they started off!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wmqLkEGXb9PMGky38WuGWkN51qoyaV7hbvSwnWdXxIpXLx8Hlaa49hfm3UeTuyEmqr_RnxP3pCKKyDRvyP9G83nuoPf0_pGQg3aT1jbGmGpPf288OFbw0HCOjA5s3-Cq5bwxnxH7zbgwcNgIIX9o0oRzMNJlc1TjOwp379AU7ZLGknpwPz-F9C9QVtIf/s1239/2023-8-19%20Georgetown%20-%20ready%20to%20go.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wmqLkEGXb9PMGky38WuGWkN51qoyaV7hbvSwnWdXxIpXLx8Hlaa49hfm3UeTuyEmqr_RnxP3pCKKyDRvyP9G83nuoPf0_pGQg3aT1jbGmGpPf288OFbw0HCOjA5s3-Cq5bwxnxH7zbgwcNgIIX9o0oRzMNJlc1TjOwp379AU7ZLGknpwPz-F9C9QVtIf/w640-h480/2023-8-19%20Georgetown%20-%20ready%20to%20go.jpeg" /></a><br />They made it to the top of Loveland Pass - 11,990 feet above sea level and both of them shed most of their "cold weather" gear!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDErlVwpNF3DO7HAqo0uS0ninJEOG7ifInuEfjeES67abNFOQKs8QJBdWBuP_5s-NO1aQ8JFcpsIUIuXeFjlQ3L1I_NxC8RsBP9UKNv1bMjFSTnT7cD9x5C0uabTHdD7kAkdRvEhIb1HmjvqklkC3YFT8bqrkmto0sxr_oNMwmxDrR-CAwyR-ZGEVpOn7t/s931/2023-8-19%20Loveland%20Pass.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDErlVwpNF3DO7HAqo0uS0ninJEOG7ifInuEfjeES67abNFOQKs8QJBdWBuP_5s-NO1aQ8JFcpsIUIuXeFjlQ3L1I_NxC8RsBP9UKNv1bMjFSTnT7cD9x5C0uabTHdD7kAkdRvEhIb1HmjvqklkC3YFT8bqrkmto0sxr_oNMwmxDrR-CAwyR-ZGEVpOn7t/w482-h640/2023-8-19%20Loveland%20Pass.jpeg" /></a><br />The ride down to Frisco was fast - they were flying at 35mph on their bikes! Today they had a 4,071 foot elevation gain, rode 38.9 miles in 4 hours, 19 minutes. Today's maximum grade was 11.7%.<iframe scrolling="no" src="https://ridewithgps.com/embeds?type=trip&id=131889878&title=Georgetown%20to%20Frisco%2C%20day%202&sampleGraph=true&distanceMarkers=true&privacyCode=FqPeuCTmAvOFDYObkZRdf8eD4dt0VPRD" style="border: none; height: 700px; min-width: 100%; width: 1px;"></iframe><br /><br />They spent the night in Frisco and got an early start again on Sunday. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7STjD9djbGXwUaYtBVGto62__byUPnjJBnWed7zLlnDgbBKa8cgtrHPeXPJdGlKeDW-v-BXMNE-AKJ4K4GTPBRYDxQDd-LkEnraUp0OnCPfXhrH2W9T1mMdJQ7z50Yn7Oo0ocHlLNA_cmFcD4JTW819Gi4-6gRhafpobqKPzNQWwtL0K3ggRRSfVXoKO/s1239/2023-8-19%20Did%20it.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7STjD9djbGXwUaYtBVGto62__byUPnjJBnWed7zLlnDgbBKa8cgtrHPeXPJdGlKeDW-v-BXMNE-AKJ4K4GTPBRYDxQDd-LkEnraUp0OnCPfXhrH2W9T1mMdJQ7z50Yn7Oo0ocHlLNA_cmFcD4JTW819Gi4-6gRhafpobqKPzNQWwtL0K3ggRRSfVXoKO/w640-h480/2023-8-19%20Did%20it.jpeg" /></a><br />On Sunday's route they had a 2,268 foot elevation gain on their way up Vail Pass from Frisco. They were on a bike trail as they went over the pass and there isn't a sign showing they went over the top, so they stopped coming into Vail for their picture! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8mR2YHFSobfyODLOSpsKnQdW9bj3zBJQQmxD5EbA6wMZB4QEHZGenFrvVeo8rBeS_WXwLd-Z7mPbfihGEQve4PDcIWhEjS9DjntcQGG7Urk1T6X_oQCSd5bKTbz9IQvAxq9DfCbQIkA0hozx8zcZepcJbS5kao71xuD5ZIBgxelX1zaDOSUhsmmMgiIY/s1239/2023-8-20%20Over%20Vail%20Pass.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8mR2YHFSobfyODLOSpsKnQdW9bj3zBJQQmxD5EbA6wMZB4QEHZGenFrvVeo8rBeS_WXwLd-Z7mPbfihGEQve4PDcIWhEjS9DjntcQGG7Urk1T6X_oQCSd5bKTbz9IQvAxq9DfCbQIkA0hozx8zcZepcJbS5kao71xuD5ZIBgxelX1zaDOSUhsmmMgiIY/w640-h480/2023-8-20%20Over%20Vail%20Pass.jpeg" /></a><br />They rolled into Eagle right at noon after riding their 60.4 miles in 4-1/2 hours!<iframe scrolling="no" src="https://ridewithgps.com/embeds?type=trip&id=132003290&title=Frisco%20to%20Eagle%2C%20day%203&sampleGraph=true&distanceMarkers=true&privacyCode=orGa6khwcpRbZGogUU9Hr6AYfWrs3csQ" style="border: none; height: 700px; min-width: 100%; width: 1px;"></iframe>They were still smiling when they arrived!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1v_KzWHP7fPzqlJfnS3Xj_WgsWww7kUoJOQ_fE9IWfWCZzHC2uprmnrz3-J6uuuoopE16xwkfiMJDrW_Hvx7cjzHc5FMSRK93ixPN3sS5LRw_D3g78y38IvN9NyZfR4sKlhsVXd1o5hZ8CTKJXfKLT57QzWCYt-OvlUmyXhZr6X304R4rgeAwn1op-em9/s1241/2023-8-20%20Eagle.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1v_KzWHP7fPzqlJfnS3Xj_WgsWww7kUoJOQ_fE9IWfWCZzHC2uprmnrz3-J6uuuoopE16xwkfiMJDrW_Hvx7cjzHc5FMSRK93ixPN3sS5LRw_D3g78y38IvN9NyZfR4sKlhsVXd1o5hZ8CTKJXfKLT57QzWCYt-OvlUmyXhZr6X304R4rgeAwn1op-em9/w640-h480/2023-8-20%20Eagle.jpg" /></a><br />I drove to Evergreen, switched cars, and drove up to Eagle to meet them for lunch, visit with friends, Tom and Ann, and drove them back. They were happy with their ride and are looking forward to planning the next one!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-73444665910479066992023-07-31T22:15:00.001-06:002023-07-31T22:15:57.908-06:00July 16 - 20, 2023 - Munich, Germany - Schaffhausen, Switzerland - HomeWe arrived in Schauffhausen (not far from Zurich) around 8:30 pm and were met by our Airbnb host, Stephan. Our apartment was through the doors on the white building on the right in this picture ... up four flights of stairs and no elevator! We said goodnight to Tom and his family and they headed home for the evening. Once settled, we walked a couple blocks to the train station to pick up some groceries for breakfasts. On Sunday, it has the only shop open for groceries!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXwGsl5ShUoyiCf7z6DqGgT3zK6WB5z91e44Gg760iPfrrqP_1Kli75V4IxyCBb1zp2X2AFulDqA2agZz4t8901IL99Wv0_Fv3nPsLsE6pXjvGiJmUTD75L9r8KThKaCRSb1DTv0pQe9Ld10kc5PMeIx83oPbYdegrgPnDi_AVHEGJu6edBtanomMxvYn/s875/apt%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXwGsl5ShUoyiCf7z6DqGgT3zK6WB5z91e44Gg760iPfrrqP_1Kli75V4IxyCBb1zp2X2AFulDqA2agZz4t8901IL99Wv0_Fv3nPsLsE6pXjvGiJmUTD75L9r8KThKaCRSb1DTv0pQe9Ld10kc5PMeIx83oPbYdegrgPnDi_AVHEGJu6edBtanomMxvYn/w480-h640/apt%201.jpg" /></a><br />On Monday morning Tom met us and we took a walking tour of the area along the Rhine. (His wife, Anna, had a business trip so we didn't see her today). We climbed the 277 steps to the Munot Fortress which overlooks the Old Town of Schaffhausen. It was built in the 16th century with forced labor by the citizens. The Fortress was never a residence and its short useful life means that it remains almost exactly as it was built! Its most distinctive features are the cavernous galleries in the foundation. Entering the castle from below we walked the winding stone path up the turret. Nowadays they hold concerts and programs at the top. The Munot guard who actually lives at the top of the "castle" rings the Munot bell by hand every evening at 9pm. We could hear it from our apartment! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg9nJEcPX4mXEYnRh5ftNEnWriEjljljtwj_POq-bNEw7eTClC3kBx7MOhpQBkO7Cmua0np-0gFYDaRj5ycr4hGjU1iGpQ52Zf7EH6dApk_5ZxhQuoTShgYBlGFYR1pGIrIunmPhLyUP8FvaCGBY_ZjSJCQhbZJfJqqU1DkM0ae5h7_BQQ6qDrgEi41-c/s931/castle.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg9nJEcPX4mXEYnRh5ftNEnWriEjljljtwj_POq-bNEw7eTClC3kBx7MOhpQBkO7Cmua0np-0gFYDaRj5ycr4hGjU1iGpQ52Zf7EH6dApk_5ZxhQuoTShgYBlGFYR1pGIrIunmPhLyUP8FvaCGBY_ZjSJCQhbZJfJqqU1DkM0ae5h7_BQQ6qDrgEi41-c/w480-h640/castle.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_8iY4KoPGPw9Huj6LhJaVcZ1bi2O_K1wXwanOoDzdyCxq0nkjSirRNAxAxGheXay3qRY3eX_DLsfabdW50-ABg6Nc5ddSSxi0utILcUqmkgS7-JREB_IxBxkxDiKo6lb4eYKh7QHrHnMhzgeUyKbnAmM-9HTVw9X6quHavnjxDHb2UDew9-AgTaxRw3e/s1166/zurich%203.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_8iY4KoPGPw9Huj6LhJaVcZ1bi2O_K1wXwanOoDzdyCxq0nkjSirRNAxAxGheXay3qRY3eX_DLsfabdW50-ABg6Nc5ddSSxi0utILcUqmkgS7-JREB_IxBxkxDiKo6lb4eYKh7QHrHnMhzgeUyKbnAmM-9HTVw9X6quHavnjxDHb2UDew9-AgTaxRw3e/w640-h480/zurich%203.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2uRBGNuZRL8xs_ijpXvjzdTBqKNYf8V1To9J-OQAgUKgbIRuBwPNrQzPDgiEVm34y5BiOFxamflx4BPl64kHnB6zT_qM0ed6EP-jBGpchMO5OM5qXb6yvJWR6eO6Xcb62C-rThBoYXZwSXQnioAUv_sd22pnQcMAfnksI69KW4FOBTg5WywYdinzz-Bi/s1166/zurich%204.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2uRBGNuZRL8xs_ijpXvjzdTBqKNYf8V1To9J-OQAgUKgbIRuBwPNrQzPDgiEVm34y5BiOFxamflx4BPl64kHnB6zT_qM0ed6EP-jBGpchMO5OM5qXb6yvJWR6eO6Xcb62C-rThBoYXZwSXQnioAUv_sd22pnQcMAfnksI69KW4FOBTg5WywYdinzz-Bi/w640-h480/zurich%204.jpg" /></a><br />There were beautiful views over the city and the river from the top of the Munot.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mRb5GtWTwrqi2SdZ9j2XBgbEZHR1icEy5YMgSflAjR5D3fqYYGCfn2UEWZKOVO9szEJNC6TZSARC4jMh0zKbCdN6DBD3zx1b5fgQx_LDrR_m7zgTp1vDx8qt2kiQuqmVJvu8lzTBUOllNdjxMFfPBVD08HHDhOcuvPJTowR8Ryj_Rc_jkg7hpKBrmXld/s1166/zurich%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mRb5GtWTwrqi2SdZ9j2XBgbEZHR1icEy5YMgSflAjR5D3fqYYGCfn2UEWZKOVO9szEJNC6TZSARC4jMh0zKbCdN6DBD3zx1b5fgQx_LDrR_m7zgTp1vDx8qt2kiQuqmVJvu8lzTBUOllNdjxMFfPBVD08HHDhOcuvPJTowR8Ryj_Rc_jkg7hpKBrmXld/w640-h480/zurich%201.jpg" /></a>Around noon we picked up Tom's son, Oscar, from his tennis camp and spent the afternoon near the Bodensee in Konstanz, Germany. We walked and walked then stopped for lunch - then walked some more, we had such a great time!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPECbU9raFR9U52HdRAg0tJtcqt5ASvuQjAz0Da8aZjWIPzQrL-cg4PAiP-bpIE4MqumQm-e3Q9oJUhHOmOT0AJAEBkB-5rnGL-neDEjFGfks6GCSIZXVXa4y5M0bxIbqW0Qp6gxiAP9uUPQShS7LkHjf63rxGCJCabs2NEmkqcoecFjO5zzkeRnjGF3yN/s875/Konstanz%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPECbU9raFR9U52HdRAg0tJtcqt5ASvuQjAz0Da8aZjWIPzQrL-cg4PAiP-bpIE4MqumQm-e3Q9oJUhHOmOT0AJAEBkB-5rnGL-neDEjFGfks6GCSIZXVXa4y5M0bxIbqW0Qp6gxiAP9uUPQShS7LkHjf63rxGCJCabs2NEmkqcoecFjO5zzkeRnjGF3yN/w480-h640/Konstanz%201.jpg" /></a><br />At Seeburger Park we climbed the observation tower and had beautiful views of Germany and Switzerland at the same time. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKBGUZM6CAmm4xenln2B7P0MnqkVFAyshxzwBxHS75RqVXfAVKopLgBUXlXpi6jsDCqvJVUWyO34vaIkB-XwhmN4bks0_aGShme1MqwrY0FlT9h0k8rdKNdErs61ZWZy8gScvhnkeD-8sADf3krTKHqoFKqBzx65qgllS-SG0ZWE7AnBLzSJfeqRSFXci/s1166/Bodensee%20-%20Seeburgerpark.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKBGUZM6CAmm4xenln2B7P0MnqkVFAyshxzwBxHS75RqVXfAVKopLgBUXlXpi6jsDCqvJVUWyO34vaIkB-XwhmN4bks0_aGShme1MqwrY0FlT9h0k8rdKNdErs61ZWZy8gScvhnkeD-8sADf3krTKHqoFKqBzx65qgllS-SG0ZWE7AnBLzSJfeqRSFXci/w640-h480/Bodensee%20-%20Seeburgerpark.jpg" /></a><br />The white line was the dividing line between Switzerland and Germany. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipM5BuXOM3_OOKbbOaeRAI9Ds9udbHof1BIxS1ldSO98_z15E6HOqP1Jochki7IKUze1OOVW5UaVGZapKfgATzZsmAMaH2OAOeBiYYdiYYm1rGHUrb6VvcK78r9D9ZQuw54bPUZVJ3KXV90BDQBFHlbMtwIgnBK8wdcHbBdsdYA3QnOkvOafzlsEXsydjc/s875/IMG_6872.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipM5BuXOM3_OOKbbOaeRAI9Ds9udbHof1BIxS1ldSO98_z15E6HOqP1Jochki7IKUze1OOVW5UaVGZapKfgATzZsmAMaH2OAOeBiYYdiYYm1rGHUrb6VvcK78r9D9ZQuw54bPUZVJ3KXV90BDQBFHlbMtwIgnBK8wdcHbBdsdYA3QnOkvOafzlsEXsydjc/w480-h640/IMG_6872.jpg" /></a><br />On our way back to Konstanz, we stopped to use one of the public restrooms in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. It was MUCH different than Africa! These are all stainless steel inside, with a handle that you use to pull the seat down (for women). On the left were buttons - one to flush, one to dispense soap, and one to dispense water to wash your hands. It was all very high-tech!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVJYOY2R9O0b_pJm_ocaKUGFWCRFR3YQuRZ30rSUcyDtrsgr109EmSNuAVEGfreXHpY42tMF6lzAtt1RCP5YeOQ-TAovHiLp5q1fVydLibmO09CFM1lMRqZsrW8iRghXdiaYvrIVoVLwLqTbVll9HaPKuTTcedd2JP2J5DwTaB59F59QuJ1QJfQEXCBYT/s875/toilet.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVJYOY2R9O0b_pJm_ocaKUGFWCRFR3YQuRZ30rSUcyDtrsgr109EmSNuAVEGfreXHpY42tMF6lzAtt1RCP5YeOQ-TAovHiLp5q1fVydLibmO09CFM1lMRqZsrW8iRghXdiaYvrIVoVLwLqTbVll9HaPKuTTcedd2JP2J5DwTaB59F59QuJ1QJfQEXCBYT/w480-h640/toilet.jpg" /></a><br />Back in town we made our way up the hill to a shop for afternoon treats.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nhaEnQjsiseX01EBtu2jQF-r0fC38SO2gawnAz0d5e-AKxItF6T1NbuohdpyEwVCVzRc-c_bmnJMF74xHun1SQeD7vYu-sf5v7ZHbZqCeq1AHT9JoLfLq1sjIhAvUX8wn7a0DJ7DG7nTUwJlC4O7eTa0x4skfjDcRHliml77DzFviT32qVGci9ympOBv/s1166/IMG_6874.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nhaEnQjsiseX01EBtu2jQF-r0fC38SO2gawnAz0d5e-AKxItF6T1NbuohdpyEwVCVzRc-c_bmnJMF74xHun1SQeD7vYu-sf5v7ZHbZqCeq1AHT9JoLfLq1sjIhAvUX8wn7a0DJ7DG7nTUwJlC4O7eTa0x4skfjDcRHliml77DzFviT32qVGci9ympOBv/w640-h480/IMG_6874.jpg" /></a><br />Tobey and I shared this "little" ice cream treat!<br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzIX9C8a1Wv_UmEs3rYqWM4r-XW00mWc4xDrEGLN53FcLoU5xBFkMtwW5O4uxY9jIYEQkT_7obc_ovow10qiYdgHmNDtafYYADYIwo5KnrThhjxvLK44w4TYO9Me4F5doTN-wfhFIIkRMtYYxeac61NlwtLBnFmqAx3YgUHd_RxSP81-hjqpWQM9p3Ln0/w480-h640/IMG_6875.jpg" /><br />Many of the buildings have frescos painted on them. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QMEmtqSArA_qEq6HnAiuLsxrFpht21nHpkhdloJreNWq_7-d-44y5VZz7KJWCxN2tRzf4qoMGeJa95dBtHQVDeH3mO_FKn32R9rigbfTiqem1e56_uotayu9tPo_NPN9n6_XBf6rOSTgRVpLkHYSRNTWXzoxYMcpz1rsLM6uGbdzj5ANQGvTYBqHVSiP/s875/IMG_6879.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QMEmtqSArA_qEq6HnAiuLsxrFpht21nHpkhdloJreNWq_7-d-44y5VZz7KJWCxN2tRzf4qoMGeJa95dBtHQVDeH3mO_FKn32R9rigbfTiqem1e56_uotayu9tPo_NPN9n6_XBf6rOSTgRVpLkHYSRNTWXzoxYMcpz1rsLM6uGbdzj5ANQGvTYBqHVSiP/w480-h640/IMG_6879.jpg" /></a><br />Tobey and Oscar spotted this interesting sight in the window. I hope it was a doctor's office!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxTUJaBE-pSmcTUa5QY7ka7283Ppt7fJfpyC9_wSHzgYvaPe8ZoabkfC7w6bfDzTHmABrz9m5nQP73zPYquBojbF0YHXJgSdWQ2eOsnEBJn8--qvOhQ8dmpOIJHGey4HFTVaXnKHAzNttCsGbzxyeGQpCDThJqOiILgRC50Ji1GHSr5naLQjEFUE3nEMY/s875/IMG_6881.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxTUJaBE-pSmcTUa5QY7ka7283Ppt7fJfpyC9_wSHzgYvaPe8ZoabkfC7w6bfDzTHmABrz9m5nQP73zPYquBojbF0YHXJgSdWQ2eOsnEBJn8--qvOhQ8dmpOIJHGey4HFTVaXnKHAzNttCsGbzxyeGQpCDThJqOiILgRC50Ji1GHSr5naLQjEFUE3nEMY/w480-h640/IMG_6881.jpg" /></a><br />We then headed back to Schaffhausen and spent time at their house. Tobey and I both had a chance to play with Oscar and Romy. It was fun! It was a busy day and we were definitely tired when we got back to our apartment!<br /><br />Tuesday Tom had meetings in the morning so Tobey and I spent time wandering the streets in Old Town Schauffhausen. It was bright and sunny, but around lunch time the clouds rolled in. We had to race back in the rain to the apartment with our pizza for lunch!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcM0lkQLBV64dEYzwR9Q8d-9FfScZgbRP43o4BJQQAGMtvuooOBRIGtWVKMq6bVtdRIa8vBZGAld580swTulREbQhPnv0qJilOEGKAvCd2zON7Jic_iLye84a2Y9Ui2V60pLQTga3BFPW3zI36nNdk8YRSkKpqZ_miQTR8FGxp6-zQkBIuv9bnLvybh8v/s875/IMG_6899.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcM0lkQLBV64dEYzwR9Q8d-9FfScZgbRP43o4BJQQAGMtvuooOBRIGtWVKMq6bVtdRIa8vBZGAld580swTulREbQhPnv0qJilOEGKAvCd2zON7Jic_iLye84a2Y9Ui2V60pLQTga3BFPW3zI36nNdk8YRSkKpqZ_miQTR8FGxp6-zQkBIuv9bnLvybh8v/w480-h640/IMG_6899.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmcl4yEX93M6KLdUe5HBTCvWhMndACQ5Q478zMIpzy2c3acpI825sB0Bg0kIXYHgZLyC7zLwpCxobbJ9Tkv1bascH6YWWql9Egj6SVfX0_esGGErTd7QIEKSQbhOYVtWvXbKtXW0ZZetkfAuBZZsr3PtuAs2KrfvfeQtGGWDxo_J0CNJLRC4BAYjHoxT9/s875/IMG_6897.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmcl4yEX93M6KLdUe5HBTCvWhMndACQ5Q478zMIpzy2c3acpI825sB0Bg0kIXYHgZLyC7zLwpCxobbJ9Tkv1bascH6YWWql9Egj6SVfX0_esGGErTd7QIEKSQbhOYVtWvXbKtXW0ZZetkfAuBZZsr3PtuAs2KrfvfeQtGGWDxo_J0CNJLRC4BAYjHoxT9/w480-h640/IMG_6897.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWJW0ZCHtagrQoOxRaYJfbn-rJ-L8jC8nNXUyCzaU_xiS1XQjsMqyewlGorKsjaRbWsE89vWogePbLLAiTqfid2Kdo0ygp9uRiNuflhXLp_rnaQVoWebdJ1_7BmW0l5VV3G9lVTruwdML3HyQe4Z2gcVIhbCinEiELJC39YOmY3iPKpnFZ6Mzq-hZ5Fwc/s875/IMG_6894.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWJW0ZCHtagrQoOxRaYJfbn-rJ-L8jC8nNXUyCzaU_xiS1XQjsMqyewlGorKsjaRbWsE89vWogePbLLAiTqfid2Kdo0ygp9uRiNuflhXLp_rnaQVoWebdJ1_7BmW0l5VV3G9lVTruwdML3HyQe4Z2gcVIhbCinEiELJC39YOmY3iPKpnFZ6Mzq-hZ5Fwc/w480-h640/IMG_6894.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rcaeMjFSQwi9anj5Sq4XSG3urnEvfMwEOlSNUstSUn2Fpn5Upeey6VuqF0UwNPzrawrvIf3TxFYCBEVUkZJX1Onq0ospQfO4IXWpJtWZLeiLswX0GjRUumX1GArbO-SmjMsP5UEoOfegI_FrgUSRiO6ZujHBB_JFE1uXZSIpEYKftmE51JvU0RvwOnvU/s875/IMG_6892.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rcaeMjFSQwi9anj5Sq4XSG3urnEvfMwEOlSNUstSUn2Fpn5Upeey6VuqF0UwNPzrawrvIf3TxFYCBEVUkZJX1Onq0ospQfO4IXWpJtWZLeiLswX0GjRUumX1GArbO-SmjMsP5UEoOfegI_FrgUSRiO6ZujHBB_JFE1uXZSIpEYKftmE51JvU0RvwOnvU/w480-h640/IMG_6892.jpg" /></a><br />In the afternoon, the sky cleared and Tom and Oscar picked us up and we headed to Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. 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He has the best garage walls ... there were two cars painted on them as you pull in ... and at first glance, I thought they were real! Anna met us back in Old Town near our apartment where we had a wonderful dinner together. It was so fun spending time with them and we hated to say goodbye. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4i18aFvgFpfJk7KCI4c8FD4YX5OSSAlvnJhXNMn48F8meMPlnOO9oMFxKB5u2sti8kwIEzoWOqmYqK87RPnE5ThD-FAn1UBPgyjBQWtapmHpUoQp88pEiElEymb8NESqSlmc5ZkUWx1cOW5qXADSb5sBdemLvzKHc8ZRCgeGO8OXjazt-welZ2P3UFHrd/s1166/IMG_6939.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4i18aFvgFpfJk7KCI4c8FD4YX5OSSAlvnJhXNMn48F8meMPlnOO9oMFxKB5u2sti8kwIEzoWOqmYqK87RPnE5ThD-FAn1UBPgyjBQWtapmHpUoQp88pEiElEymb8NESqSlmc5ZkUWx1cOW5qXADSb5sBdemLvzKHc8ZRCgeGO8OXjazt-welZ2P3UFHrd/w640-h480/IMG_6939.jpg" /></a><br />Wednesday morning Tom drove us to the Zurich airport for our flight back to the US. It was an great time getting to spend time with three of our exchange students and their families.<br /><br />Coming home was long ... Zurich to Boston, then Boston to Denver. Our flight from Boston was late arriving in Denver so we missed our ground transportation back to Fort Collins. Not something you want to happen at midnight! United agreed to pay for Lyft home, so we finally got back about 2am! Needless to say, we were tired. It has been busy trying to catch up, but we were thrilled to be back and see our granddaughter! That's it for this adventure so until next time - travel safely!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-91503049367524167202023-07-31T22:09:00.001-06:002023-08-01T11:38:04.588-06:00July 13 - 16, 2023 - Sylt to Munich, GermanyWe arrived in Munich around 10pm and Paul was there to meet us, along with his (sort of) sweet little dog, Lou! We headed back to his apartment in the city where we settled in for the night and Paul left for his mom's house for the night. Little Lou stayed with us!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh08Dn_ZC6oQN9PkJdVTPhrxRLmEFoa2cr8a1PrJkdSp_XVYnFMF1NyOf5Wt4b3jddzUJnnTdCcMlYpySPlaci17UWfi1QNSZV4u_x8U3hFERJaYLvYXcOjxhpXHnvgkHwmLx3dNR2aR-tmZZfq6breUH2zmWSiSQzSE19bDyLbjKJhtrYgAelIcPvYyxHO/s2179/Lou.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh08Dn_ZC6oQN9PkJdVTPhrxRLmEFoa2cr8a1PrJkdSp_XVYnFMF1NyOf5Wt4b3jddzUJnnTdCcMlYpySPlaci17UWfi1QNSZV4u_x8U3hFERJaYLvYXcOjxhpXHnvgkHwmLx3dNR2aR-tmZZfq6breUH2zmWSiSQzSE19bDyLbjKJhtrYgAelIcPvYyxHO/w482-h640/Lou.jpeg" /></a><br />Friday we relaxed, walked Lou, and caught up on some emails while Paul was at work. In the evening we all took Lou for a walk at one of the nearby parks. She actually belongs to a friend of his who asked him to watch her for a week while she was moving. No worries - but she has been with him for over six months and she LOVES him!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0mYwtFYNqs30zuIccJXoKrg27YA8h9kn4y5MqTCdf47P0VVHUATI7eUhrMLq-soOwyI86RjfgcqNqqofDXWG3NN6oXCOzN1MCwwSK-7Z14Epbjzsqj6WEwadDHNGbmHX-DPHKSLHXM-_TIOEfW9XBlYi1-tNlyyMlRF8XK3FU_Yon8JcnJm-oRDkNNz9/s1007/Tobey%20and%20Paul.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0mYwtFYNqs30zuIccJXoKrg27YA8h9kn4y5MqTCdf47P0VVHUATI7eUhrMLq-soOwyI86RjfgcqNqqofDXWG3NN6oXCOzN1MCwwSK-7Z14Epbjzsqj6WEwadDHNGbmHX-DPHKSLHXM-_TIOEfW9XBlYi1-tNlyyMlRF8XK3FU_Yon8JcnJm-oRDkNNz9/w640-h592/Tobey%20and%20Paul.jpg" /></a><br />Later in the evening we walked to Olympic Park which is very near his apartment. The Tollwood Summer Festival, a four week event, was going on. There were food stalls, marketplace booths, music, entertainment, and yes, beer gardens! We spent a couple hours walking around checking things out before enjoying an adult beverage and walking back. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp4c6MwYqdcpEy7PR-wXq3Vw3QCt8e2oIRKNShtOGC7oRBOpE6ys2vcU4mTLmFwI09HS5ik8hBxtk3rDtbVsfbY1Rog4wr6sRzbUGSDjxEjiW7rbzyIjYOcNlCs9DiDDupZBtqs3RazPILyLvkpIdIMCjsZsqCaiKwRptsDZirTy4lK-sbcycifO3IV2l/s1166/Tollwood%201.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp4c6MwYqdcpEy7PR-wXq3Vw3QCt8e2oIRKNShtOGC7oRBOpE6ys2vcU4mTLmFwI09HS5ik8hBxtk3rDtbVsfbY1Rog4wr6sRzbUGSDjxEjiW7rbzyIjYOcNlCs9DiDDupZBtqs3RazPILyLvkpIdIMCjsZsqCaiKwRptsDZirTy4lK-sbcycifO3IV2l/w640-h480/Tollwood%201.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vTvypipj_h85D6YAoKjndaOnLxJXPn99EsjtOpH48i3Jr4eehTn9kGrGqHN-tpGTudIo6FFk9rwO83gr-FNfjZfcdqNWPkC7-dwcW5rj2yu9ohgLetz557QxFZwwBGOugSlW6BHKYb2yqAGPFdhQbKtKN9djOMwDJ-h7ltG97hXClSXLtoJ9M0eaTVMf/s1166/Tollwood%202.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vTvypipj_h85D6YAoKjndaOnLxJXPn99EsjtOpH48i3Jr4eehTn9kGrGqHN-tpGTudIo6FFk9rwO83gr-FNfjZfcdqNWPkC7-dwcW5rj2yu9ohgLetz557QxFZwwBGOugSlW6BHKYb2yqAGPFdhQbKtKN9djOMwDJ-h7ltG97hXClSXLtoJ9M0eaTVMf/w640-h480/Tollwood%202.jpg" /></a><br />On Saturday, Paul cooked us a great breakfast before we headed out to meet his mom, Ava, and take a hike near Tegernsee. It was hot - hot - hot! The Berggasthof Neureuth Alm loop trail going up was steep and I was definitely not in shape for this hike. With several stops (and lots of water) I made it! The mountain hut at the top (elevation over 4000 feet) was built in 1895 on the highest plot of land in Neureuth. It has a nice restaurant where we had an afternoon snack of Kaiserschmarrn, a homemade cake. Ava insisted we get TWO of the apple pastry desserts to share (one would have been more than enough!) It was yummy, but too much.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wgv3Bl6NLGcxRCCBnSih1RFYhR56MUILPIDO6U1i6WsRVsidQyOP6hsxQoOjVx7KArkoM8yoXKcYv25MqE0bwjyTuOqvr4ftf4788S49bvK3AqHZGbCR1JVK41W10XI9_QYCuuRLXRTBFO6j-MCpD9JAN9MW5kUcTO8kTZLvWl2csDG65ETNbzEfkvsJ/s4032/h-Ioudtn.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wgv3Bl6NLGcxRCCBnSih1RFYhR56MUILPIDO6U1i6WsRVsidQyOP6hsxQoOjVx7KArkoM8yoXKcYv25MqE0bwjyTuOqvr4ftf4788S49bvK3AqHZGbCR1JVK41W10XI9_QYCuuRLXRTBFO6j-MCpD9JAN9MW5kUcTO8kTZLvWl2csDG65ETNbzEfkvsJ/w480-h640/h-Ioudtn.jpeg" /></a><br />The views of the lake were amazing!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYHQiZUBLrlbPsfQGa_FBzMMl2S5c_TALx4GtU2dcNIlN6EaPdct5VTiLCdTiWdi8Pu-DNc70_ujgrg-lbNAFmEDjClY4xbAlsBBWOCRgnT6WnpfNs1NOtW4XhxOmDLwxGfFphJ8AFFlyPL4Y3MWKXlswX2CR228mQhup2ZO1zrH9e8jpYPqd3rXX2-Pr/s1166/Hike.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYHQiZUBLrlbPsfQGa_FBzMMl2S5c_TALx4GtU2dcNIlN6EaPdct5VTiLCdTiWdi8Pu-DNc70_ujgrg-lbNAFmEDjClY4xbAlsBBWOCRgnT6WnpfNs1NOtW4XhxOmDLwxGfFphJ8AFFlyPL4Y3MWKXlswX2CR228mQhup2ZO1zrH9e8jpYPqd3rXX2-Pr/w640-h480/Hike.jpg" /></a><br />Of course, we had to have a selfie!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2eZCqvnnkf5_S4DpkrORrWzT3GglZ1FkBJFIq5x74Xh9hmLfxm4p38EOLQN7fi7QomtfJiYIqGYTGsysjVxxp2xBwQFe5kRxlnEgxS5x6KR29ETo9L8tcJB0fOs3UxQN2oqEEC2EA35Vz_MdtLpqbeQeNhQQQ4k1YHZodpRlvlNGX8cXvfjDHUcRaaFZ/s1241/Tobey,%20Sue,%20Paul,%20Ava.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2eZCqvnnkf5_S4DpkrORrWzT3GglZ1FkBJFIq5x74Xh9hmLfxm4p38EOLQN7fi7QomtfJiYIqGYTGsysjVxxp2xBwQFe5kRxlnEgxS5x6KR29ETo9L8tcJB0fOs3UxQN2oqEEC2EA35Vz_MdtLpqbeQeNhQQQ4k1YHZodpRlvlNGX8cXvfjDHUcRaaFZ/w640-h480/Tobey,%20Sue,%20Paul,%20Ava.jpeg" /></a><br />We took a different trail down the mountain and it was awesome! It went through the woods and little Lou raced back and forth up and down the hill. It reminded us of our dog, Penny, when she hiked with us! Roundtrip we went about four miles and 1500 feet elevation gain.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJ3v8tN3weJlQjdBLssEix4atZEKYlMAjl8IgPRBm8ZaE2iYPoGZXkh8qLMENkiIOh35Xuf-HkJwp1FAL90tFGM-cplGUm0pGHMPRYrU3u6xrk0yxi-i1b7QD9nUPa1dhy2Cd-O5KkgnWXJrBSEhjQTlHk5d7ik0UzY2-m7qiFmV6q8-AVebe85FwwVA_/s875/hike%202.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJ3v8tN3weJlQjdBLssEix4atZEKYlMAjl8IgPRBm8ZaE2iYPoGZXkh8qLMENkiIOh35Xuf-HkJwp1FAL90tFGM-cplGUm0pGHMPRYrU3u6xrk0yxi-i1b7QD9nUPa1dhy2Cd-O5KkgnWXJrBSEhjQTlHk5d7ik0UzY2-m7qiFmV6q8-AVebe85FwwVA_/w480-h640/hike%202.jpg" /></a><br />Needless to say, Lou was one tired pup on the drive back to Munich!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidkPZqNsQjlovyaQBCil7jYr4QhQl3i_JG-v0VWq4YIRHS8BQwdFtiNx8THGmzhbsKbe9aWBQJG4mChWy1hzdwttaCk7HXnrzgBqRmMVBSCn2eFmuZG4T9ZzAnhxfc8KklN_9q6UShsqSwbKpnBkwNwL-nIa5250j6LOum19-XNgub8-ETnFUE-TINo47/s875/tired%20pup.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidkPZqNsQjlovyaQBCil7jYr4QhQl3i_JG-v0VWq4YIRHS8BQwdFtiNx8THGmzhbsKbe9aWBQJG4mChWy1hzdwttaCk7HXnrzgBqRmMVBSCn2eFmuZG4T9ZzAnhxfc8KklN_9q6UShsqSwbKpnBkwNwL-nIa5250j6LOum19-XNgub8-ETnFUE-TINo47/w480-h640/tired%20pup.jpg" /></a><br />After dinner, Paul and his girlfriend, Mara, and Tobey and I went to the Summer Dream Music Festival at Olympic Park. The music was fun and we enjoyed listening to a couple different groups before the big excitement of the evening - the fireworks!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8KeILrRdAOMdRlQbgzjTIY-4vpyK7iq7N9IJTWyKlHlULvIAhjzOIzibLrFcYgLmutSBes194gziIeznlbfKhV3EOGbRjsM6JsL1DVHRfmttseVB9oNB5kQc4iKqR_Ug6WfbRt9M1ApmAuPQ1AmFut4b2q7Z0C6kEeSxJ4QqkSSAgcIft6HyZ6g6VDkZ/s3495/Munich.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8KeILrRdAOMdRlQbgzjTIY-4vpyK7iq7N9IJTWyKlHlULvIAhjzOIzibLrFcYgLmutSBes194gziIeznlbfKhV3EOGbRjsM6JsL1DVHRfmttseVB9oNB5kQc4iKqR_Ug6WfbRt9M1ApmAuPQ1AmFut4b2q7Z0C6kEeSxJ4QqkSSAgcIft6HyZ6g6VDkZ/w440-h640/Munich.jpeg" /></a><br />We found a spot on the hill opposite this one - along with thousands of other people! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFphyi2CNJhleFs29PdPcjKmoA53hHvV-NvIYfB345-gqjSbeVpcigExVGfSqGy1HJUp5Khr7D9ieXREN6cp82bytqa6zlDZ5SeHBZGc8wlbwlR_MyYiTyjXfBBzdQaooTnGQCWMshkk65Sir_P_o5w508mlo8bGb0tA6sddYbo6CKcwrVpxbKFD-qlNX/s1166/fireworks.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFphyi2CNJhleFs29PdPcjKmoA53hHvV-NvIYfB345-gqjSbeVpcigExVGfSqGy1HJUp5Khr7D9ieXREN6cp82bytqa6zlDZ5SeHBZGc8wlbwlR_MyYiTyjXfBBzdQaooTnGQCWMshkk65Sir_P_o5w508mlo8bGb0tA6sddYbo6CKcwrVpxbKFD-qlNX/w640-h480/fireworks.jpg" /></a>Starting at 10pm, we were treated to a fireworks show like we have never seen before! It had been raining in Munich for several days before and they had to replace the entire show because the "cannons" were ruined! They flew in new fireworks from Italy and it did not disappoint. The show lasted an hour and every display was like a finale!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFa4PP8w5y9e94aHPf5IPW5PVSE-DwxevMgkmtB97Om77bVBKX5o1cRSGCVFdKEyMOJl0PsCA0SDmIlWuzHvL2gGtfXsiZvcJglFa0wnMhxFTXBc4Il91Xwo-vIIchO18SG7tafIexLvTRxvfpSzfH5qq8hmTqq0F8lexONizc-V4urIVonL4BWTxk2Nr/s1166/IMG_6812.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFa4PP8w5y9e94aHPf5IPW5PVSE-DwxevMgkmtB97Om77bVBKX5o1cRSGCVFdKEyMOJl0PsCA0SDmIlWuzHvL2gGtfXsiZvcJglFa0wnMhxFTXBc4Il91Xwo-vIIchO18SG7tafIexLvTRxvfpSzfH5qq8hmTqq0F8lexONizc-V4urIVonL4BWTxk2Nr/w640-h480/IMG_6812.jpg" /></a>Here are a couple videos from the show.<br /><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/NvwveFhXT5A?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/NvwveFhXT5A?feature=share</a><br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/OKDhN1Ywfu8">https://youtu.be/OKDhN1Ywfu8</a><br /><br />After the show, we headed back to the apartment and said goodnight to Paul and Mara. We had a beautiful view of Olympic Park as we left.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4b2AsgYvRB2qQC_yoyW86KRBrqBJBa2n9tyPURm897J_Ggc0opvdA67Ygx4TTdhLPkw8P3EPHfcLmj0TuWdYst7oG9AdeUCyfCTXOxTDF6ot_Z6S0PG609A8KaXNo_TyD_98GXAKOw9qUaKXHQIQoJBF2gAkQzI63I1RFN2_krCXOcTa4He1BA3DMd9vg/s875/Summer%20Dream%20-%20Munich.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4b2AsgYvRB2qQC_yoyW86KRBrqBJBa2n9tyPURm897J_Ggc0opvdA67Ygx4TTdhLPkw8P3EPHfcLmj0TuWdYst7oG9AdeUCyfCTXOxTDF6ot_Z6S0PG609A8KaXNo_TyD_98GXAKOw9qUaKXHQIQoJBF2gAkQzI63I1RFN2_krCXOcTa4He1BA3DMd9vg/w480-h640/Summer%20Dream%20-%20Munich.jpg" /></a><br />On Sunday, Paul, Tobey and I (and Lou) went to a different park where the guys could have their ping-pong challenge. When Paul lived with us, he and Tobey played all the time - and kept score to know who was the overall winner. Back in the day it was Tobey; this day, it was Paul!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPHo350epmz-l6LwN2MwYGoZr41YZnaf1l0_PTdptT3uxDxpiwwcMhkdqQ7s8x_jHanpm7z8GsBMiq_XZadq49yz2DabYgZIcY4aOi0BO846H18WrujQcPG8H2QJ8CRQgvq6CV-7jes7G5d26LdRiW-isk777H4hj5_ajoCqvNVR3nCZsvZu4fcf4bAQf/s1166/ping%20pong.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPHo350epmz-l6LwN2MwYGoZr41YZnaf1l0_PTdptT3uxDxpiwwcMhkdqQ7s8x_jHanpm7z8GsBMiq_XZadq49yz2DabYgZIcY4aOi0BO846H18WrujQcPG8H2QJ8CRQgvq6CV-7jes7G5d26LdRiW-isk777H4hj5_ajoCqvNVR3nCZsvZu4fcf4bAQf/w640-h480/ping%20pong.jpg" /></a><br />We had such a good time catching up with Paul and spend a few days with him but our time in Munich was coming to an end. About 5pm, another of our boys, Tom and his family picked us up and we headed to Zurich, Switzerland to spend time with them. So we said goobye to our "last" boy and his temporary roommate, Lou and left with our "first"!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_MsYyfGKMWxuBjf5y2UnrsTZXZT_JeoY1_VKCe323i9zzLnrbjLFib_H0HTrajdYwRYWXiMUYw1OOP75QlWVKekKpeqndfcmJD8TxUL9A_UhCz2JOzbp0C_Nh_xJbd8joIwjluGlgM6yA0L-H_2WgYmGLZ25faIJgg1rHiQsOUQALtA9u7naEGcnvBd1/s875/Lu.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_MsYyfGKMWxuBjf5y2UnrsTZXZT_JeoY1_VKCe323i9zzLnrbjLFib_H0HTrajdYwRYWXiMUYw1OOP75QlWVKekKpeqndfcmJD8TxUL9A_UhCz2JOzbp0C_Nh_xJbd8joIwjluGlgM6yA0L-H_2WgYmGLZ25faIJgg1rHiQsOUQALtA9u7naEGcnvBd1/w480-h640/Lu.jpg" /></a><br />Next stop - Schaffhausen, Switzerland!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-65453793083265665012023-07-31T22:04:00.000-06:002023-07-31T22:04:01.971-06:00July 9, 2023 - Nairobi, Kenya to Sylt, GermanyOur last travels did not end in Africa. On July 8, we boarded a plane and departed Nairobi, Kenya at 11:20 PM heading to Frankfurt, Germany. We arrived at 7:30 in the morning, July 9. Wendy, Ann, and Gary headed off to catch their plane (with connecting flights) to Colorado. Shari and Bill were off to the train station to visit one of their exchange students in Germany. We had almost 9 hours to wait for our flight to Sylt, Germany (pronounced Zoolt) to visit one of our exchange students and his family.<br /><br />We finally arrived at the Westerland airport about 6:00pm. It is a TINY airport and ours was the only commercial flight coming in. We waited as everyone's bags were coming and we waited, and FINALLY, ours were the last two bags to come out. We started over to get them when two policemen took them off the belt and started to examine them. We said they were ours and they questioned us about where were we coming from, what were we doing in Sylt, and asked to see our passports! Finally, they let us have the bags and go. Seems that very few (if any) people travel from Africa to Sylt and because we checked our bags through to Sylt and didn't clear them in Frankfurt they wanted to be sure we weren't smuggling anything!<br /><br />We were met by Stephan, Ashley and their beautiful two-year old daughter, Amelia, and headed for his parent's home there where we spent four nights with them.<br /><br />Sylt is the largest and northern most of the North Frisian Islands located in the North Sea, Germany - just west of Denmark. It is connected by rail with the mainland via a 7-mile long causeway. The island formed about 800 years ago and has sand dunes and about 25 miles of beautiful beaches. The scenery is amazing - meadows with grazing cows, and many of the homes (and older cottages) with thatched roofs. <br /><br />There is an extensive network of bike paths spanning the entire island. Stephan's mom, Marlies, has an e-bike (his dad had to go to France on a business trip) so the rest of us rented bikes to explore the island. Tobey took a standard 7-speed bike, I got an e-bike. It made pedaling so easy - I may be a convert!<br /><br />Our first stop was St. Severin Church which sits on a hill as we rode into Keitum. It dates back to 1240! The tower was built around 1450 and served as a navigation mark for seafarers, as well as a prison! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3c6-zxdqEBeU9MhORNXWZe9y2RXQ_QkxKSR5ueaXtBXxe6lwVCgb2Co_73l8THNrJmBxitGE3JLeINB6ZjuHZVrDX5dEWf2vtspCgv_sys_LZ-iib8hJiALhQCUw_fTSJ-3YR2ULh8YzrnwIfyVkQnqFrhFNjPbOU2UTKcw0LDk8tXBwQspHyQcXOItXo/s1200/st-severin.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3c6-zxdqEBeU9MhORNXWZe9y2RXQ_QkxKSR5ueaXtBXxe6lwVCgb2Co_73l8THNrJmBxitGE3JLeINB6ZjuHZVrDX5dEWf2vtspCgv_sys_LZ-iib8hJiALhQCUw_fTSJ-3YR2ULh8YzrnwIfyVkQnqFrhFNjPbOU2UTKcw0LDk8tXBwQspHyQcXOItXo/w640-h426/st-severin.jpg" /></a><div>The door handles into the sanctuary show the relationship to the sea!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcAfhhNO4NWq7jQlspKGYuvA6InDzZ3SYrtpax95z_SjrEBPGwOgonlc6YzDYk_YbnUR6hrGnsFCeIf2N3fU87F89N1Ie3tIzubcHDt5kc1KFQIDFZwkA7kATGJP66w7iUt_zMw4qWtoXcGBZ0-w5cMDXpUpV9uVAMLA3xqnka6c3gKDIEmR45PX-rIJd/s1024/Church%20door%20handles.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcAfhhNO4NWq7jQlspKGYuvA6InDzZ3SYrtpax95z_SjrEBPGwOgonlc6YzDYk_YbnUR6hrGnsFCeIf2N3fU87F89N1Ie3tIzubcHDt5kc1KFQIDFZwkA7kATGJP66w7iUt_zMw4qWtoXcGBZ0-w5cMDXpUpV9uVAMLA3xqnka6c3gKDIEmR45PX-rIJd/w640-h480/Church%20door%20handles.JPG" /></a><br />A little further down the path we came to the Keitum village proper and parked our bikes and walked out to the sea. The tide was out and it was interesting to see the barriers which have been built to help prevent further erosion of the island. There are huge windfarms in the North Sea, too. Off in the distance, you can see the causeway and train. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5SkiW_DX5lGWz7r5oCByyxQC-POgD3Xv-FTB6MlM6zxdT3n9w78idxgRxfrRPWsmVOiOYopYMJIQpd7egpbG8_KX15NyAnjXbC2oCsKu3JE1DQJ9lA0ud6G3AZ5pIyu3HZrDrqOnz17TnACGnYWy0SLq5Vgr0wYpPi3IUnDZUfG1WokhDNeUU3bAJ0Z3/s1024/tide%20out.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5SkiW_DX5lGWz7r5oCByyxQC-POgD3Xv-FTB6MlM6zxdT3n9w78idxgRxfrRPWsmVOiOYopYMJIQpd7egpbG8_KX15NyAnjXbC2oCsKu3JE1DQJ9lA0ud6G3AZ5pIyu3HZrDrqOnz17TnACGnYWy0SLq5Vgr0wYpPi3IUnDZUfG1WokhDNeUU3bAJ0Z3/w640-h480/tide%20out.JPG" /></a>Back into the village we had ice cream which gave all of us the energy to continue on to Morsum-Kliff. Morsum-Kliff is about one mile long and 69 feet high. There have been attempts to mine the area, but in 1923, the area (about 100 acres) was turned into a nature preserve. It was beautiful!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4nf1NlcfVNdVVES43ku7tcRVl-v0cBs0n9nWglQU5f_lJ7woZbBb0qaJCAHp8iTXO_VK7OlBI2HOz8f_KjCNxZs_BP0THRE0bStrF4lGnBCHl1_PLmiOrafKd0CVp25ZY5Mr0J-g-j4njcIyyxycdrINdbshXtI7Jg2m01qRxTaWNZAxrhr-CTHUwc3p/s1024/Morsum%20Kliff.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4nf1NlcfVNdVVES43ku7tcRVl-v0cBs0n9nWglQU5f_lJ7woZbBb0qaJCAHp8iTXO_VK7OlBI2HOz8f_KjCNxZs_BP0THRE0bStrF4lGnBCHl1_PLmiOrafKd0CVp25ZY5Mr0J-g-j4njcIyyxycdrINdbshXtI7Jg2m01qRxTaWNZAxrhr-CTHUwc3p/w640-h480/Morsum%20Kliff.JPG" /></a><br />On one of the other days, we biked to List, the northernmost town on Sylt. The reed-roofs on so many of the houses made us think of Hobbit Houses!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1uxbtt2oEP_wzkK3xDPlsgYGOijfrtuUJ5jjQUs8hHDwNvXnuDSJ2P55VGrLTMVsNNO6QEInywSzBPpCC375RaCte8EmestumQdw_LZnfj5op1BGO1DqDSltelZu_dS4Zyj6IkcB6F_RdC_0gJVFoXlhrSq-bq959lrFNm8PxgSeZ5LISxbULPCt7ZYQ/s1024/village.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1uxbtt2oEP_wzkK3xDPlsgYGOijfrtuUJ5jjQUs8hHDwNvXnuDSJ2P55VGrLTMVsNNO6QEInywSzBPpCC375RaCte8EmestumQdw_LZnfj5op1BGO1DqDSltelZu_dS4Zyj6IkcB6F_RdC_0gJVFoXlhrSq-bq959lrFNm8PxgSeZ5LISxbULPCt7ZYQ/w640-h480/village.JPG" /></a>Street signs in List have these cute little figures - all different - on top of them!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWyKXo5NSUDE7CtTiYBFH2bn6VmjBua9wSXR2AqXlSVDvcPV1brPnUBGE9yuf_02VxEq22V1B_b7_-lr6y7DkB-QPTIRv_aCgdQ5RLwouHnVCNUfbZ3w_63N9feWRQ3cpXAFFrx3AA36wr-zgH3aaWSqGFtGOE_CDnkw1dgpW7bwLIHiaTdIFbplIePU7/s857/street%20sign.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWyKXo5NSUDE7CtTiYBFH2bn6VmjBua9wSXR2AqXlSVDvcPV1brPnUBGE9yuf_02VxEq22V1B_b7_-lr6y7DkB-QPTIRv_aCgdQ5RLwouHnVCNUfbZ3w_63N9feWRQ3cpXAFFrx3AA36wr-zgH3aaWSqGFtGOE_CDnkw1dgpW7bwLIHiaTdIFbplIePU7/w480-h640/street%20sign.jpg" /></a><br />We biked by one of the largest dunes on the island.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1kZiy52UGRbCF5qjCaImHPipBtqiwGztvphyFzZ0sqoLU_l4qgh6o-4Q1N6fu5k_RayWgUywD9LXh1WM2DU35w5Qb8vfFzSwnDxOX6lVFzQLEhnNawha7YeG7lmgGWHMfdGYLAuJGbyvCPyoMU8MgIttEGbUNDh7GPTkujukfxSh6ADuw8EpaaDO1rN8/s1024/List%20ride.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1kZiy52UGRbCF5qjCaImHPipBtqiwGztvphyFzZ0sqoLU_l4qgh6o-4Q1N6fu5k_RayWgUywD9LXh1WM2DU35w5Qb8vfFzSwnDxOX6lVFzQLEhnNawha7YeG7lmgGWHMfdGYLAuJGbyvCPyoMU8MgIttEGbUNDh7GPTkujukfxSh6ADuw8EpaaDO1rN8/w640-h480/List%20ride.jpg" /></a><br />We had lunch at the Gosch Restaurant in List - one of several on the island. The gentleman with the red hat is the owner and he visits many of the patrons while he is there. The food was great, too!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSxxZbuSM-DkwLnOiCf87QLfmRNc80YxyILS9vDRMXX9torG7Wswy6rigjftag4daXa3CGAOR07BmmuIWETF3NNWHxkMPIjLaOWZ0MrTGEyqgKycqrnH8gnt0QFvbDEQBz84kNNS2HNlulh74bafkvI8fodFAB8JW-XsG4mIMFQvyKpEmGTgBkOf1dmvj/s631/Gosch%20restaurant.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSxxZbuSM-DkwLnOiCf87QLfmRNc80YxyILS9vDRMXX9torG7Wswy6rigjftag4daXa3CGAOR07BmmuIWETF3NNWHxkMPIjLaOWZ0MrTGEyqgKycqrnH8gnt0QFvbDEQBz84kNNS2HNlulh74bafkvI8fodFAB8JW-XsG4mIMFQvyKpEmGTgBkOf1dmvj/w468-h640/Gosch%20restaurant.jpg" /></a><br />List is a port city and the ferry from Denmark stops here. It was fun to walk around a little before our VERY WINDY (headwinds) ride back to Westerland.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoa_vCf2dsPS3SQK9E7t7k4ZKDuwq0DGy68acv7WkFWZPq0rUazzBg-E2Qukd0-Q4bKW3tKhQlDS6RYxV9q6kS670hgfSyE6EpLTNkIl-C0hVW1tMDtngm_358oXs3muzPoZAq-9OLhUtwa1pJyuziy8UUXLy5LCMBmb17m4phFJzZtxkl3cpS5NMJOJ2/s1024/ferry.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoa_vCf2dsPS3SQK9E7t7k4ZKDuwq0DGy68acv7WkFWZPq0rUazzBg-E2Qukd0-Q4bKW3tKhQlDS6RYxV9q6kS670hgfSyE6EpLTNkIl-C0hVW1tMDtngm_358oXs3muzPoZAq-9OLhUtwa1pJyuziy8UUXLy5LCMBmb17m4phFJzZtxkl3cpS5NMJOJ2/w640-h480/ferry.JPG" /></a><div>We had a view of the Sylt airport from one of the hills. The white peaks reminded us of the Denver airport - only much smaller!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpDB4V22y7ufMhP1X8Ntx9kunZEwGdXt6OKZ8w49B7TInYHPSvHWEvKRKQWqky9-3lKvfJUxbpzS2HTDRwV3a6f0eEfPdqH74zqvmRui89-4HAZK6Xn2noX1gX9mG_RlE4pXjkNwY5Qx8LU7DWVX-T1XTae_IQqgmq0r_SRMjVJLDoPVr48IiVniIhTV4/s1024/airport.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpDB4V22y7ufMhP1X8Ntx9kunZEwGdXt6OKZ8w49B7TInYHPSvHWEvKRKQWqky9-3lKvfJUxbpzS2HTDRwV3a6f0eEfPdqH74zqvmRui89-4HAZK6Xn2noX1gX9mG_RlE4pXjkNwY5Qx8LU7DWVX-T1XTae_IQqgmq0r_SRMjVJLDoPVr48IiVniIhTV4/w640-h480/airport.JPG" /></a><br />We enjoyed a walk on the beach (even if it was chilly and sprinkled a bit)!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRl98TRDNTQy44T0iXx69wzEq8vZWFLii2JOrN5a6BX8BJMwYRuXKM-pTeAk9s9OYc47VfD46K6g5RkLuB81gPJzupadOuCJcBveO2RpHi-fo15DcA_n0_kSfnG0geJbINChTd2MSPcQj5hfgXxVSchtYBUKJ3srXXvzb2JNzG7oebHPd3IWSd8JIQ_rbn/s1024/beach%20walk.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRl98TRDNTQy44T0iXx69wzEq8vZWFLii2JOrN5a6BX8BJMwYRuXKM-pTeAk9s9OYc47VfD46K6g5RkLuB81gPJzupadOuCJcBveO2RpHi-fo15DcA_n0_kSfnG0geJbINChTd2MSPcQj5hfgXxVSchtYBUKJ3srXXvzb2JNzG7oebHPd3IWSd8JIQ_rbn/w640-h480/beach%20walk.JPG" /></a></div><div>Our time passed quickly and we had such a good time! It was fun catching up and getting to know Amelia. We had time to visit a park, play cards, and Bernhard returned on Thursday so we even had the chance to spend the day together before our evening flight to Munich where we visited another exchange student, Paul.</div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-17207664889699308372023-07-09T04:48:00.000-06:002023-07-09T04:48:32.292-06:00July 9, 2023 - Africa Wrap upOur trip to Kenya and Tanzania was amazing! It's hard to believe it has come to an end. We traveled with Jenman African Safaris and covered 1580KM - 981 miles plus the game drives. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTMS4gEzE3enZ-dfq5tF2JP1oonm_mLwSNdDeEiyvucZdtaPeikPQvB2IrthMKZSyfQMWlS0PaAAYzvpwzjrVSWdZxnkJSos_0z4P4wNd-U-wcUWN7FsJ14uZphGEjest7NePrsbYCt44A-3yOHu7ucYcrixC0F_ib9aDHdSqXhi66-XEQg6oaHRQcQeO/s800/East-Africa-Migration-Discoverer.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTMS4gEzE3enZ-dfq5tF2JP1oonm_mLwSNdDeEiyvucZdtaPeikPQvB2IrthMKZSyfQMWlS0PaAAYzvpwzjrVSWdZxnkJSos_0z4P4wNd-U-wcUWN7FsJ14uZphGEjest7NePrsbYCt44A-3yOHu7ucYcrixC0F_ib9aDHdSqXhi66-XEQg6oaHRQcQeO/w640-h480/East-Africa-Migration-Discoverer.jpg" /></a><br />We enjoyed our guides and the people in both countries. All of the staff at the hotel in Nairobi as well as the camps and lodges in both countries were amazing and helpful. <br /><br />The exchange rates were approximately 140 Kenyan shillings to 1 USD and 2400 Tanzanian shillings per 1 USD. In Kenya we used our credit card for most purchases because they preferred shillings and we hadn't exchanged money. In Tanzania, US dollars were widely accepted. <br /><br />We tried to learn a few words in Swahili and tried to use them correctly! <br />Jambo - hello<br />Asante - thank you - the response is Karibu <br />Asante sana - thank you very much<br />Karibu Sana – “You're Very Welcome”<br />twende - let's go<br /><br />It was interesting to see the women carrying huge loads on their heads as they walked down the roads (for miles!) and the men (and some women) transporting mattresses and live animals on their motorcyles. They work hard! The markets along the roads were busy almost every day. <br /><br />I'm sure most of you know that a group of lions is called a pride, but did you know the others?<br />bloat of hippos<br />dazzle of zebras<br />leap of leopards<br />float of crocodiles<br />troop of babboons<br />committee of vultures - should be easy to remember - just think of politicians!<br />crash of rhinos<br />wake of buzzards<br />cartload of monkeys<br /><br />A few other words in Swahili:<br />simba - lion<div>duma - cheetah</div><div>swala - gazelle</div><div>tembo - elephant</div><div>twiga - giraffe</div><div>crocodile- - mamba</div><div>boma - community<br /><br />Everyday loading the vehicle with seven suitcases was a challenge, espcially since the camp staff wanted to help. After the second day, WE knew what order they needed to be loaded in order for everything to fit! Arriving back in Nairobi this would be the last time we unloaded all the bags.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUGePVDV6qPLP0c1XAyJ-TKT0gARv3qtZATlQYw-O4EoDMpBQbKuC6EvgS1kskKpN3PaEAT3opMzENY1AKMhQDWtzIdcbrN4bfyI9Mmws23eT_-CSymfBvLCYTT2-bcJp5XSz9jSYZwMWDARJWWsek0bBCAerAKzQSTLfa8o4hFTdIIBplC7daiY5P6Hz/s881/back%20of%20vehicle.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUGePVDV6qPLP0c1XAyJ-TKT0gARv3qtZATlQYw-O4EoDMpBQbKuC6EvgS1kskKpN3PaEAT3opMzENY1AKMhQDWtzIdcbrN4bfyI9Mmws23eT_-CSymfBvLCYTT2-bcJp5XSz9jSYZwMWDARJWWsek0bBCAerAKzQSTLfa8o4hFTdIIBplC7daiY5P6Hz/w480-h640/back%20of%20vehicle.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GJYRYujD5XONEta-CO7Vij-3E97A_fQD2xDObHKsxd5SdMZuDUo8lm4RpflOgY8SVtu8QlIjFl9baV7ZvSaencWzWfw_59jNpPq8A_-Oj19y9GCctNd0JTATCpq_Wu2bHmfJDDql6sJL2_FLDGSNTAk0A8VlHVSpZFIaeQAfzcp3sSbWIqMPaz7A9OCO/s881/back%20of%20vehicle%202.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GJYRYujD5XONEta-CO7Vij-3E97A_fQD2xDObHKsxd5SdMZuDUo8lm4RpflOgY8SVtu8QlIjFl9baV7ZvSaencWzWfw_59jNpPq8A_-Oj19y9GCctNd0JTATCpq_Wu2bHmfJDDql6sJL2_FLDGSNTAk0A8VlHVSpZFIaeQAfzcp3sSbWIqMPaz7A9OCO/w480-h640/back%20of%20vehicle%202.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wypvNnn5JCF2RWzheI9LoOk6fkMVi1QUo5ltcwgkZyHF5KUKI_gUqTpphuKO4qFdZrbAMcVU5gcNOeSTNSZzMwUKxXzF2N3lJ1MiiQTCr-EBtgMgidwb9XLdyR5qqbJ07mTmgKM2HIFdJDw5WArhgGOx96zcjXtBw6LAVoA9XT-G4gd-Lo-i4Z2i_UOh/s881/back%20of%20vehicle%203.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wypvNnn5JCF2RWzheI9LoOk6fkMVi1QUo5ltcwgkZyHF5KUKI_gUqTpphuKO4qFdZrbAMcVU5gcNOeSTNSZzMwUKxXzF2N3lJ1MiiQTCr-EBtgMgidwb9XLdyR5qqbJ07mTmgKM2HIFdJDw5WArhgGOx96zcjXtBw6LAVoA9XT-G4gd-Lo-i4Z2i_UOh/w480-h640/back%20of%20vehicle%203.jpg" /></a><br />The following are some of the other videos from the trip. <br /><br />June 25 - Nairobi Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage (three videos)<br />Baby elephants coming in to be fed <a href="https://youtu.be/EK4LtKDnqYM">https://youtu.be/EK4LtKDnqYM</a><br />Elephants playing <a href="https://youtu.be/St_5RJp74kw">https://youtu.be/jce7CrlbFEE</a><br />Baby hippo getting "dusted" <a href="https://youtu.be/St_5RJp74kw">https://youtu.be/St_5RJp74kw</a><br /><br />June 26 - Giraffes walking along <a href="https://youtu.be/swDhwQlC-O0">https://youtu.be/swDhwQlC-O0</a><br />Gazelles butting heads <a href="https://youtu.be/8PzD56VBBds">https://youtu.be/8PzD56VBBds</a><br />Elephants in the swamp - Amboseli National Park <a href="https://youtu.be/WhKBZlmzc4Y">https://youtu.be/WhKBZlmzc4Y</a><br /><br />June 30 - One of the bumpy roads <a href="https://youtu.be/QRm-kaEYa1A">https://youtu.be/QRm-kaEYa1A</a><br />Jimmy the warthog <a href="https://youtu.be/bPbUOTx4QjY">https://youtu.be/bPbUOTx4QjY</a><br /><br />July 1 - Hippos <a href="https://youtu.be/uDvoj7NCLws">https://youtu.be/uDvoj7NCLws</a><br />Hyenas - <a href="https://youtu.be/J47UrWmoxDA">https://youtu.be/J47UrWmoxDA</a><br /><br />July 2 Leopard video <a href="https://youtu.be/L6wpcCIicQw">https://youtu.be/L6wpcCIicQw</a><br />Wildebeest running <a href="https://youtu.be/9C3YYE0qrMA">https://youtu.be/9C3YYE0qrMA</a><br /><br />July 5 - Lake Victoria - Masai canoe boat welcome song <a href="https://youtu.be/g-Ad1Em4uZM">https://youtu.be/g-Ad1Em4uZM</a><br /><br />We hope you enjoyed the trip with us so until next time "Kwa heri!" (goodbye)</div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-42673569438910471792023-07-08T04:36:00.001-06:002023-07-08T04:36:42.157-06:00July 7, 2023 - Mara Eden Camp to Nairobi, KenyaWe were loaded and in the vehicle departing Mara Eden Camp by 7:20 this morning - in the rain. The dirt trails leading out of the camp were slick and rutted. We were slip-sliding and spinning. It was like driving on ice! I didn't even try to take a picture while we were making our way out of there because I was too busy praying we wouldn't get stuck! As we got closer to the gate, the rain stopped for a little while and we saw so many vehicles parked and wondered what they had spotted. We were thankful that we hadn't encountered this many tourist game drive vehicles yesterday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLPlB5z32chEBqGWYEREJCKVOG86WrKVNwmhZ2bd5hjiTzfPQKnKuhY_KUxa_-zFsTmO8aXbbacfk7TTHgjeBBRQGl-zK4gL4q3rAm9ILqrJIRzG1cNlhXk9GseMc3iVVD30dASzrLPWUJNdO4bFCfQY7UCPe_9qX0ejwvbVVOjlh7y0SvxPRBWC3woia/s1024/game%20drive.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLPlB5z32chEBqGWYEREJCKVOG86WrKVNwmhZ2bd5hjiTzfPQKnKuhY_KUxa_-zFsTmO8aXbbacfk7TTHgjeBBRQGl-zK4gL4q3rAm9ILqrJIRzG1cNlhXk9GseMc3iVVD30dASzrLPWUJNdO4bFCfQY7UCPe_9qX0ejwvbVVOjlh7y0SvxPRBWC3woia/w640-h480/game%20drive.JPG" /></a><br />It was almost 10 by the time we finally reached the gate from camp and Anthony went to get us checked out. Local women came to the vehicle trying to sell us some of their craft items.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFlRdwTAgG6Jca2unsdavShbCJhGT9qbICTa7lezKeL0UHJHCrJwQ5ueMai0jBe89thG8r19oB37pclCu4phDcTsNdrnwdwCLwtJfDrePKl218JOU47qb4Sn1faTUoa2QkaondT57Z9g9t1y3CYlRnFDyini34thPyYWQ714E9P04L4fof039ItAwvwrO/s1024/Leaving%20Masai%20Mara.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFlRdwTAgG6Jca2unsdavShbCJhGT9qbICTa7lezKeL0UHJHCrJwQ5ueMai0jBe89thG8r19oB37pclCu4phDcTsNdrnwdwCLwtJfDrePKl218JOU47qb4Sn1faTUoa2QkaondT57Z9g9t1y3CYlRnFDyini34thPyYWQ714E9P04L4fof039ItAwvwrO/w640-h480/Leaving%20Masai%20Mara.JPG" /></a>Once outside the gate, the road didn't improve and the rain started again.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1vBDGacRVbbqtHeucJWOVzIk4TS17QoddMU98mXpbFAzr4Xn1PUHhldAeOF38IxVHAx-dVGSZRgsG8zEGnCQTBRtStWZU1fYPv2RIYMQLkyZLF_KMqRJxYEFQHhpfU1lLenRQV0Utqnqg_gQPdC5F62VYK3fTtIuimPmF6e217Twnuo28jlD99l9FTZu/s1024/morning%20muddy%20road.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1vBDGacRVbbqtHeucJWOVzIk4TS17QoddMU98mXpbFAzr4Xn1PUHhldAeOF38IxVHAx-dVGSZRgsG8zEGnCQTBRtStWZU1fYPv2RIYMQLkyZLF_KMqRJxYEFQHhpfU1lLenRQV0Utqnqg_gQPdC5F62VYK3fTtIuimPmF6e217Twnuo28jlD99l9FTZu/w640-h480/morning%20muddy%20road.JPG" /></a><br />We pulled over to allow one of the hot air balloon baskets to pass us. I told Tobey we have to come back because I didn't have a chance to take a balloon ride over any of the parks. Another thing to add to my bucket list!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TDxFrVoEwMVmPZiZUqPpOaXUfMJqTgjW7O9hYHzmRk8Jxc3fbDJXMH-xqw15h1kdD1L815-gHiygXFARWGH1NPv7aMSo5ASy_posCkERW4fBaSgRJScJvd1B1aCkUNDTfzJ8Z57D26uvA9SsOHhKNK_GgTO0VyD0wmUtxyGku0BdKgck12M19Q6WGYUp/s1024/morning%20balloon%20transporty.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TDxFrVoEwMVmPZiZUqPpOaXUfMJqTgjW7O9hYHzmRk8Jxc3fbDJXMH-xqw15h1kdD1L815-gHiygXFARWGH1NPv7aMSo5ASy_posCkERW4fBaSgRJScJvd1B1aCkUNDTfzJ8Z57D26uvA9SsOHhKNK_GgTO0VyD0wmUtxyGku0BdKgck12M19Q6WGYUp/w640-h480/morning%20balloon%20transporty.JPG" /></a><br />We continued on to Nairobi with a stop along the way for lunch with a stop for our final look at the Rift Valley as we climbed out of it. The lookout view was from 7100' elevation but because of the rain and clouds, it's hard to describe!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6LoqEQWxM56EXzLdpBbwe1-ccPFUNqwmqG9e10fb70NT1_uR-7D1hpX4Jcd01vznUN1BAzJrKDAfjyKib_qeKO4qI3eln_QZrgtQi0xcMuhcLZShGUJa1FQYByVFf8x2Ry1PCjKUxZOMY2XbAtK0gC2-PmfiYyvHd5gOxYJVWzU-ZCirvXVTF31J-b2r/s1024/Rift%20Valley.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6LoqEQWxM56EXzLdpBbwe1-ccPFUNqwmqG9e10fb70NT1_uR-7D1hpX4Jcd01vznUN1BAzJrKDAfjyKib_qeKO4qI3eln_QZrgtQi0xcMuhcLZShGUJa1FQYByVFf8x2Ry1PCjKUxZOMY2XbAtK0gC2-PmfiYyvHd5gOxYJVWzU-ZCirvXVTF31J-b2r/w640-h480/Rift%20Valley.JPG" /></a><br />The mountain road was two-lane and packed both directions with trucks and cars. Every time there we small breaks in traffic, everyone was passing anyone that was slower than them. It often felt like we were playing "chicken" before we pulled back into our lane!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGiC3-NA6M8_qvz3IODjp5HjcgI8gB2C5_ob2r5r4wdR2BgZvDob_9S2Hkk1dBry_PIp8asMTOiv4usT0LNu5NWkXyNCl0c0kHWliwrqVUz5ibqwr-xZGP-atC5JW5IAHMOvzFUgHVZIT26jdyB28qHXgTCA9jpKPYw6rWa6BNWGZUKHxEphVKnLSVlpf/s1024/mountain%20road.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGiC3-NA6M8_qvz3IODjp5HjcgI8gB2C5_ob2r5r4wdR2BgZvDob_9S2Hkk1dBry_PIp8asMTOiv4usT0LNu5NWkXyNCl0c0kHWliwrqVUz5ibqwr-xZGP-atC5JW5IAHMOvzFUgHVZIT26jdyB28qHXgTCA9jpKPYw6rWa6BNWGZUKHxEphVKnLSVlpf/w640-h480/mountain%20road.JPG" /></a>Seven and one half hours and 175 miles later we were back in Nairobi! We stopped at the Kazuri Beads Centre and workshop for a short tour. Our guide, Beth, explained that the center started in 1975 to help single women and women from the slums to earn an income. Before COVID, they employed 340 women; now they have 55 women back to work. Part of the women work in a covered, but open-air room doing everything from molding the beads from clay which comes from Mount Kenya to painting, firing, quality control checks, and making the finished products. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7h2SpiydFYHYo_TdVDppA-_x3Ju5O3tpcMgxOJJtCYZevibldZXadYtRKzDLq_1aRfj5rSbFgAWXktqVqGSbO69h7fJs8OuPsFbPRASoS_J8dcZmZiBPYze7I2lJAG-ad-Njg-IBfO6xWc-cA2ZMezR5gt8JHgKWtTbHXhuYqyyURP3JYMuUJbQKOHAw/s1024/beads%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7h2SpiydFYHYo_TdVDppA-_x3Ju5O3tpcMgxOJJtCYZevibldZXadYtRKzDLq_1aRfj5rSbFgAWXktqVqGSbO69h7fJs8OuPsFbPRASoS_J8dcZmZiBPYze7I2lJAG-ad-Njg-IBfO6xWc-cA2ZMezR5gt8JHgKWtTbHXhuYqyyURP3JYMuUJbQKOHAw/w640-h480/beads%203.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrQ4fkOqXRT2uTG4PixMHjhrS2QX81sT7ujxCvjZ3l5znRzzqr9fNBVyRZlgvxXRv4tid5KbIN7LSHWEIfwwz_ECc_fRhtV29YxyT2R1C4Fz6mRfwzuh6wH_I2n2Solc9BpDB1xSAjp-9AFWb4VFSD7WuPvycoACcrNdd06l9i73c6rkj7q6ji-rneq7g/s1024/beads%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrQ4fkOqXRT2uTG4PixMHjhrS2QX81sT7ujxCvjZ3l5znRzzqr9fNBVyRZlgvxXRv4tid5KbIN7LSHWEIfwwz_ECc_fRhtV29YxyT2R1C4Fz6mRfwzuh6wH_I2n2Solc9BpDB1xSAjp-9AFWb4VFSD7WuPvycoACcrNdd06l9i73c6rkj7q6ji-rneq7g/w640-h480/beads%201.JPG" /></a>Wendy modeled one of the beautiful bracelets. We both said it was too bad that neither of us really wears much jewelry because everything was so beautiful!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWf_TSPhBXSCaEppXfGluc3f6aBagLHoSE6EJAB37ZrXh_5NclbzYzNI00Iz65Xmrd06TYpApGZZdcmakySK4RKWo51PwIWNHf0_wLqFaDr02_8OLvUGKGXhNoL7JvZSRuKm10M8SD4X62H4B8Gsid_z8tawOD1zU_yLNYVsVS3wx4ClMr9x6L8PHfR9zP/s1024/beads%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWf_TSPhBXSCaEppXfGluc3f6aBagLHoSE6EJAB37ZrXh_5NclbzYzNI00Iz65Xmrd06TYpApGZZdcmakySK4RKWo51PwIWNHf0_wLqFaDr02_8OLvUGKGXhNoL7JvZSRuKm10M8SD4X62H4B8Gsid_z8tawOD1zU_yLNYVsVS3wx4ClMr9x6L8PHfR9zP/w480-h640/beads%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneS3pH0QJRVJ9PoU8DiHiwua6DgT--XgVyEInBw6EqEzXOP7BWp_MMEQ2UdzVeynCRi_CJm9p042K5WWzmE6pYCNZY9zmHBRxFm6VAZqS6al_vXbmiTkyIHxZEDSPAKt4yvgfKk1zAwBVSbOmkrqUgjflsjMty7578eWkUURatzonzSlJtZGyWufvzx8-/s4896/beads%205.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneS3pH0QJRVJ9PoU8DiHiwua6DgT--XgVyEInBw6EqEzXOP7BWp_MMEQ2UdzVeynCRi_CJm9p042K5WWzmE6pYCNZY9zmHBRxFm6VAZqS6al_vXbmiTkyIHxZEDSPAKt4yvgfKk1zAwBVSbOmkrqUgjflsjMty7578eWkUURatzonzSlJtZGyWufvzx8-/w640-h480/beads%205.JPG" /></a><br />This woman had a good job today because the kiln is under a roof, but outside. She said appreciated the warmth today.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95o2yX6dVfHoZ--CALuWjkAbw27VssOiePAbX88UIElYaMTGqFLMOCwISfG5SGjjQY69BtlTzew3ZiUSsylil5ONyvsc_SNE3gFI8fPmplr3-bnYz1LerulnTX931fAYnUJmjbr7cKwcehqejUNlsXrBFZrCHoe-QBpr73f7ffFwK-im9zqGCXvn7wiKD/s1024/beads%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95o2yX6dVfHoZ--CALuWjkAbw27VssOiePAbX88UIElYaMTGqFLMOCwISfG5SGjjQY69BtlTzew3ZiUSsylil5ONyvsc_SNE3gFI8fPmplr3-bnYz1LerulnTX931fAYnUJmjbr7cKwcehqejUNlsXrBFZrCHoe-QBpr73f7ffFwK-im9zqGCXvn7wiKD/w640-h480/beads%204.JPG" /></a>Some of the finished products.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KDySOlYBdrOqNW1iomsgYdMqX5YRgZrnDTFSKPiWdu35LE5tYwjALQ_UfhcmYsFVlt9K_SDacrqlNtv5UvzHtPS3WcT6Wd8Ki18n9sqp-60XNFUSXZ7H5tEu_LCFR9OXrJqXqzXoQV3pxHlBi0blBmhZUJMJ3pYnIF2K5ED4Lhp8tiadT8y-Llw5Oe5t/s1024/beads%206.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KDySOlYBdrOqNW1iomsgYdMqX5YRgZrnDTFSKPiWdu35LE5tYwjALQ_UfhcmYsFVlt9K_SDacrqlNtv5UvzHtPS3WcT6Wd8Ki18n9sqp-60XNFUSXZ7H5tEu_LCFR9OXrJqXqzXoQV3pxHlBi0blBmhZUJMJ3pYnIF2K5ED4Lhp8tiadT8y-Llw5Oe5t/w640-h480/beads%206.JPG" /></a><br />The women gave us a cheerful sendoff before we left. <a href="https://youtu.be/yQ6C05E9EPA">https://youtu.be/yQ6C05E9EPA</a><div><br /></div><div>After the bead center we headed back to the hotel for a couple hours before going to the Carnivore Restaurant. It was a huge restaurant which specializes in meat, meat, and meat. They come around to the tables and carve it onto your plates. If you have been to a Brazillian style restaurant you will know what I mean. Because the restaurant was so large, it was loud and we had trouble hearing the servers tell us what we were eating. Lots of choices - lamb, ostrich, crocodile, beef, chicken and who knows what else!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHOQRld0xLu_0oIdlWbWdFZqKdPPyfMSvwdGincRh7dfgsd8-WaOrpfJYazkr6S6-SP-i4Wm1TrFEqAXG9GUtBlesvx_GcavjIbTvqiIqKg5Z9rx1_6n31-I_V7t0RjPkQe0tjdz0EBItakoCGxfdff9PJd0couVcEnPUf671BWheL4Yt_ztJyqq0mPTk/s1024/cooking%20meats.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHOQRld0xLu_0oIdlWbWdFZqKdPPyfMSvwdGincRh7dfgsd8-WaOrpfJYazkr6S6-SP-i4Wm1TrFEqAXG9GUtBlesvx_GcavjIbTvqiIqKg5Z9rx1_6n31-I_V7t0RjPkQe0tjdz0EBItakoCGxfdff9PJd0couVcEnPUf671BWheL4Yt_ztJyqq0mPTk/w640-h480/cooking%20meats.JPG" /></a><br />Yes, there was meat, meat, and more meat. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0xbdbvwi49SIkNcMTgS26Gk_vK8T5PXm2sGn-bThCvDx1LKxZiYJZ3x5hutKpYP9XKOpaR7BZLn_93HkM0K5sZnMVob9a_WEnLatroTPE-dH-bjMpSqa9PyCYhtASQGlMzV4QGmmwrtvT0WKDeJKK-ec98qJI_1slafGfRpI_yJHabRo4UMukS-f8VFh/s1024/dinner%20menu.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0xbdbvwi49SIkNcMTgS26Gk_vK8T5PXm2sGn-bThCvDx1LKxZiYJZ3x5hutKpYP9XKOpaR7BZLn_93HkM0K5sZnMVob9a_WEnLatroTPE-dH-bjMpSqa9PyCYhtASQGlMzV4QGmmwrtvT0WKDeJKK-ec98qJI_1slafGfRpI_yJHabRo4UMukS-f8VFh/w480-h640/dinner%20menu.JPG" /></a><br />It was almost 10pm by the time we got back to the hotel, but we get to sleep in - yeah! Unfortunately, our flight tomorrow night isn't until 11:15 PM and we have to check out of our rooms by noon. It will be a long day hanging out at the hotel before our 7pm transfer to the airport. It has been an amazing trip and we will be going on to Germany before heading back to Colorado.<div><p></p></div></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130117993955451553.post-67654624036586878442023-07-08T02:26:00.000-06:002023-07-08T02:26:55.762-06:00July 6, 2023 - Masai Mara National Park Game driveWe headed out about 7:30 this morning for a full day game drive. Our first guide, Simon, is staying at the same camp and he led his group, as well as another vehicle and ours through the park. After hearing the hippos down by the river during the night, we had an opportunity to get up-close and personal! There was a spot along the river where we could "safely" get out of our vehicle to see hippos and crocodiles. <br /><br />When we pulled up they were scattered around the Mara River, popping in and out of the water. Adult hippos can stay submerged about five to six minutes while the babies only about 40 seconds.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfd1rv-lnnKmlT7cmK2Pj_BnNH-z9BBWHr2GTilzXaniSh4Lozn4Z1XyqkfibNl0n88toqkdiYl2G_R8SQgPIcJzNMm2zBR9hw3T4aqXe2zkeHhPVkMwBnu5OMBmjsHM9Cu4ioR3OCqKtxBpyiCex2cZyW0Jz5y2varJctyxgqcahR05jdm1E2x-BRN6d/s1024/hippos.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfd1rv-lnnKmlT7cmK2Pj_BnNH-z9BBWHr2GTilzXaniSh4Lozn4Z1XyqkfibNl0n88toqkdiYl2G_R8SQgPIcJzNMm2zBR9hw3T4aqXe2zkeHhPVkMwBnu5OMBmjsHM9Cu4ioR3OCqKtxBpyiCex2cZyW0Jz5y2varJctyxgqcahR05jdm1E2x-BRN6d/w640-h480/hippos.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbu-hQlICUyDHvCQiCZ7-oow7nCoNJ1r3BxSj9DvcQXG12sH4wbc-aMgKOKXtUx3xRP8rSXCxcxpvH_80CBBVaPrW4kyfO8-InJt6whrD9P8Zv4rl3yjNO1u_Z5_XkJIImp47ciQloIxzwa6_VG_AtUYWQ5lzwlB0NSKPzYUxDhzi8moMmF8PNHrLRULq/s1024/Tobey,%20Sue%20and%20hippos.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbu-hQlICUyDHvCQiCZ7-oow7nCoNJ1r3BxSj9DvcQXG12sH4wbc-aMgKOKXtUx3xRP8rSXCxcxpvH_80CBBVaPrW4kyfO8-InJt6whrD9P8Zv4rl3yjNO1u_Z5_XkJIImp47ciQloIxzwa6_VG_AtUYWQ5lzwlB0NSKPzYUxDhzi8moMmF8PNHrLRULq/w640-h480/Tobey,%20Sue%20and%20hippos.JPG" /></a><br />After we were there for a while it was really funny to look back at them. They all turned facing us and stayed mostly submerged, in a line, keeping an eye on us. We weren't sure if they wanted to charge us but I'm pretty sure it was a defense mechanism.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLSDvyv7RTXxA3ReJ7ESScKujEBJ4iBsRkq62DV5-8nPUDM7CXHxbA0uZ4SQyn6M-FbeBx1IWtZI_tv4atMkmpkToWW6jIXJISjTzXDokbrCjcftwdZWYBINLvF0TMUamgCC1x01E3Tx38O8KjhRfcz8ASukA5kLs36btIRftFWmGVHOy2nOSUKkksT9J/s1024/hippos%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLSDvyv7RTXxA3ReJ7ESScKujEBJ4iBsRkq62DV5-8nPUDM7CXHxbA0uZ4SQyn6M-FbeBx1IWtZI_tv4atMkmpkToWW6jIXJISjTzXDokbrCjcftwdZWYBINLvF0TMUamgCC1x01E3Tx38O8KjhRfcz8ASukA5kLs36btIRftFWmGVHOy2nOSUKkksT9J/w640-h480/hippos%201.JPG" /></a><br />Yes, that is one big crocodile!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gPaqUGRX8eR5W5iqEuwlkVoGz1AiSbrLiTPXrvRZDKSqWYrFyixxkC235VVVw5WYlhRkuAxgjk8txDvhgfRHWaMjzKi7lZEzOriQyWaOPjI1oK87MV778bgJC__lVI-Hp1pIFWsYmxKXVlOOPVTXK2xIAfR2c_vGTvVGg3guVzxiDudKXnuQ4SA7UgNM/s1024/croc%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gPaqUGRX8eR5W5iqEuwlkVoGz1AiSbrLiTPXrvRZDKSqWYrFyixxkC235VVVw5WYlhRkuAxgjk8txDvhgfRHWaMjzKi7lZEzOriQyWaOPjI1oK87MV778bgJC__lVI-Hp1pIFWsYmxKXVlOOPVTXK2xIAfR2c_vGTvVGg3guVzxiDudKXnuQ4SA7UgNM/w640-h480/croc%201.JPG" /></a><br />From the river headed out in search of lions and we were not disappointed! We came upon the "Chinese" pride which had killed a hippo earlier this morning. There is an observation lodge where mainly Chinese stay that overlooks this part of the park, so that is where its name comes from. Lion prides usually maintain about a 15 mile territory. We were able to spot five females and one male who were feasting on the hippo. The hippos come out of the water in the early mornings to feed on the grass and one of them was unlucky today. You can see how muddy the lions legs and faces are.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOL5-uu--9RoL_n2OyFjLMgZUbwiyolpvqhJA3y1MrlZD67Uv2C5meirnwmUROkZYWiro4lTMNQEuxyUM49o_5OKrQOvEQN4AWl8xP2nU56A8R8I6TQSad-v6Y32wYklSl_s0iSUgPX_d3h5jdqVATsGkF5x2HTvbcMfH76JrXjbqGbkWaJw__XG_Xqgs/s1024/lions%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOL5-uu--9RoL_n2OyFjLMgZUbwiyolpvqhJA3y1MrlZD67Uv2C5meirnwmUROkZYWiro4lTMNQEuxyUM49o_5OKrQOvEQN4AWl8xP2nU56A8R8I6TQSad-v6Y32wYklSl_s0iSUgPX_d3h5jdqVATsGkF5x2HTvbcMfH76JrXjbqGbkWaJw__XG_Xqgs/w640-h480/lions%201.JPG" /></a><br />The male was snoozing in the tall grass, resting after the hunt and feeding.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTCvg8pmFgCM5qYESnleGsePFDbIKLkOjGdqRxWDOLBAJBJN7mDhoiXd7agNv-iFcoPIJADbEWvBehZb2WzvmF9mLK1n3fQ-yAUDTvvszAD1JYtUFLtSGcq8PrHQgqfCMcb7V6dQrgBJ3Z8UkimBe9savO04ydI2cFtEwYFUHyQAfuOM0o0iKrxgZWMF2/s1024/lions%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTCvg8pmFgCM5qYESnleGsePFDbIKLkOjGdqRxWDOLBAJBJN7mDhoiXd7agNv-iFcoPIJADbEWvBehZb2WzvmF9mLK1n3fQ-yAUDTvvszAD1JYtUFLtSGcq8PrHQgqfCMcb7V6dQrgBJ3Z8UkimBe9savO04ydI2cFtEwYFUHyQAfuOM0o0iKrxgZWMF2/w640-h480/lions%203.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV3ekIo9SwcVbJ_05W965U9MYkCnktpxHt2hHOtkloER6Ew89kz9PrK45ouggalsZ6KPJnONxVO2QQgLO3fvWkFcRggEGXCnpX_0FGkgg8QJFoY1h_RKk5ZAp4vF6q8zN45FEimRptCw6fT_dzxflWTM7iGSyBhGOeYyXPtgX7Pcelp9x5hgdfI_v6yd3/s1024/lions%205.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgV3ekIo9SwcVbJ_05W965U9MYkCnktpxHt2hHOtkloER6Ew89kz9PrK45ouggalsZ6KPJnONxVO2QQgLO3fvWkFcRggEGXCnpX_0FGkgg8QJFoY1h_RKk5ZAp4vF6q8zN45FEimRptCw6fT_dzxflWTM7iGSyBhGOeYyXPtgX7Pcelp9x5hgdfI_v6yd3/w640-h480/lions%205.JPG" /></a><br />This spotted hyenna was up a small hill overlooking the lions and hippo, trying to decide if it wanted to take a chance at having bit of the hippo. It came closer and closer, but eventually moved away when the male started to get up.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRia1sPC5wXIxqlrkL4Rw67FFCyxD69PQHrwaVWZGpizzVrbBGlLNy-kUjPcwbI_NwmNCyIJHlE1C5XvEE75IhyEW1W6XFztrnuwoidUiwa-xG-Z5HQw9RVZCBgCc4ibYT-KKA1IStD0kBTmxDN2EHnTWosWWY_lByfeQWK5qnw6KUZE1TEZo8kiM8BjpI/s1024/lions%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRia1sPC5wXIxqlrkL4Rw67FFCyxD69PQHrwaVWZGpizzVrbBGlLNy-kUjPcwbI_NwmNCyIJHlE1C5XvEE75IhyEW1W6XFztrnuwoidUiwa-xG-Z5HQw9RVZCBgCc4ibYT-KKA1IStD0kBTmxDN2EHnTWosWWY_lByfeQWK5qnw6KUZE1TEZo8kiM8BjpI/w640-h480/lions%204.JPG" /></a><br />We could see several scars on this guy's back when he got up.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYEJFkB0Lhqwe4j-vkKYTobcFNQAq6DpY20ltHEZMfxQArWTn43V3eKNGjqEalkzO1Ix8fAFWWYaTysOutIKgixUhNk6MWsNx_LC7tWS0_hEQfKonFog_Acz5jvjWw97STmbwXIKR3NmYVZTBaAG9ml_vHIYoK7NAKL6FNdTXci9yXmT-LtpaNYy-8GC8/s1024/lions%206.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYEJFkB0Lhqwe4j-vkKYTobcFNQAq6DpY20ltHEZMfxQArWTn43V3eKNGjqEalkzO1Ix8fAFWWYaTysOutIKgixUhNk6MWsNx_LC7tWS0_hEQfKonFog_Acz5jvjWw97STmbwXIKR3NmYVZTBaAG9ml_vHIYoK7NAKL6FNdTXci9yXmT-LtpaNYy-8GC8/w640-h480/lions%206.JPG" /></a><br />He finally got up and wandered away from the group and settled back in at the top of the hill, near where the hyena had been!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiY_N91uaU4fa1qwD0lUb50BTcNAhY5qvQcY1YX9hKmvhE4ZZ48k6SqCV_gyp6W-G0CN-DIbuQ_V_8SRVyDA_2FU2XX7mnL9X3dSvi8G0jEdJyoh9KVQO9t7HmlngwUkTfaSfOgqUDiy51mzQOa5Rw64at4v_fqpTMzIgZQXvZVX4-1OdhpBqQeJkzi1L/s1024/lions%208.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiY_N91uaU4fa1qwD0lUb50BTcNAhY5qvQcY1YX9hKmvhE4ZZ48k6SqCV_gyp6W-G0CN-DIbuQ_V_8SRVyDA_2FU2XX7mnL9X3dSvi8G0jEdJyoh9KVQO9t7HmlngwUkTfaSfOgqUDiy51mzQOa5Rw64at4v_fqpTMzIgZQXvZVX4-1OdhpBqQeJkzi1L/w640-h480/lions%208.JPG" /></a><br />This female made her way from the group back to the hippo. If you have a sensitive stomach, skip the next couple pictures and video. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LPmubmbT0lbuz7A8PSjDKoxC18xml78-Z04rzat9vlRUoL5T0BktG_cdU8KlIKEODfDddRFpATF9NzUkUJpfVgbIgqpgUDTB0CywDMesU_qiEEDbS7_pfZ2hCA5xTqihy9t1WDmPPt2-SLNJGxTw_wAJe-ZpmyW8GNm8xgkx-7uefoDYKlZvKthDt7m2/s1024/lions%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LPmubmbT0lbuz7A8PSjDKoxC18xml78-Z04rzat9vlRUoL5T0BktG_cdU8KlIKEODfDddRFpATF9NzUkUJpfVgbIgqpgUDTB0CywDMesU_qiEEDbS7_pfZ2hCA5xTqihy9t1WDmPPt2-SLNJGxTw_wAJe-ZpmyW8GNm8xgkx-7uefoDYKlZvKthDt7m2/w640-h480/lions%202.JPG" /></a>Morning feeding on the hippo kill.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8KtKhFaMNpOrJ7E51aJ_vmMUQdgjlxJyJKOYx_RkpjNB205DRf6j-7Ymjxoy5yxtzge4XGUdlNvVFPec-pmQdgjehJBkO6bXgQgNLbrbZsv1w-gnT7kHOYuyA2ZwYrEuGg7s370lW0TtidWPTYLDR8LabzTKrQxjJFnQYhySwHxnuvIVFXRrXH4y0OGp/s1024/lions%207.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8KtKhFaMNpOrJ7E51aJ_vmMUQdgjlxJyJKOYx_RkpjNB205DRf6j-7Ymjxoy5yxtzge4XGUdlNvVFPec-pmQdgjehJBkO6bXgQgNLbrbZsv1w-gnT7kHOYuyA2ZwYrEuGg7s370lW0TtidWPTYLDR8LabzTKrQxjJFnQYhySwHxnuvIVFXRrXH4y0OGp/w640-h480/lions%207.JPG" /></a><br />The video is of the female lion feasting on the hippo. There were three other hippos still in the water next to this kill, keeping an eye on the lions!<br />Lion video <a href="https://youtu.be/TiZT0zu5fu0">https://youtu.be/TiZT0zu5fu0</a><br /><br />We watched as hundreds of zebras were running near the river and thought we might see them crossing, but at the last minute they turned back and ran the other way. Our guide said it could have been that they spotted the crocodiles and were frightened. The zebras are heading toward the river to meet the migrating wildebeest. We were in the third vehicle and stopped to watch as several zebras crossed in front of us.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfr8k6e0gyyZezmkt-A6qPzUqSVuok592P3x1N80_gkclrawDhoZbK77n0UVZGNG2A7wHg_-x1CIhPYz3AeD2fjiXxqQDnb5PCTkM-zabl5IFqnFv1pkpvAaK2nqbOfyHiyUe4MuCuGdfldR2UnXbUBAxeIVyxOjRgAOaHxc4V0TvbdyV4ngyEubPJe31/s1024/ranger%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfr8k6e0gyyZezmkt-A6qPzUqSVuok592P3x1N80_gkclrawDhoZbK77n0UVZGNG2A7wHg_-x1CIhPYz3AeD2fjiXxqQDnb5PCTkM-zabl5IFqnFv1pkpvAaK2nqbOfyHiyUe4MuCuGdfldR2UnXbUBAxeIVyxOjRgAOaHxc4V0TvbdyV4ngyEubPJe31/w640-h480/ranger%202.JPG" /></a><br />Even though the "roads" are hard to see sometimes, it is against the rules to go off-road. Another vehicle came behind us and did just that hoping for a better look. Unfortunately, for him, there was a ranger coming our direction and saw him and stopped him! The ranger is in the smaller vehicle. The drivers can be fined up to $200. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKramZ_5RqqRiRrUA33uKUHq5_Hw_njn7-8Cav39Dbm1sJeoF60YAZ5hL73V_js4tmxBfjck3s8RjTfhyj94hUrwd3jDeEI4vyIcZp4dn8eQ950bL8sUjz_Ocly2N00J8PKnVfQuYwzrU8hVcJKfAkC40XW6euTdnReCIOdKjSuXDxwHwuTL7HRB1n1pd/s1024/ranger.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKramZ_5RqqRiRrUA33uKUHq5_Hw_njn7-8Cav39Dbm1sJeoF60YAZ5hL73V_js4tmxBfjck3s8RjTfhyj94hUrwd3jDeEI4vyIcZp4dn8eQ950bL8sUjz_Ocly2N00J8PKnVfQuYwzrU8hVcJKfAkC40XW6euTdnReCIOdKjSuXDxwHwuTL7HRB1n1pd/w640-h480/ranger.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVeK_8aAy-cnTQvqwQnRAYC5W-4jAxD1tukh_sp6wXTWX4lPRJ_2fAj2DZX51tM7SOPX6RX0Tb4fQDKY8afcsj2p9UqGJkiJ5KW2tz06rjjhZ8bFIiUOlQHxzcciW-fILbu7F7JtyHIqOVUT8rDkecFkQEeIq8xjzwHR6QafE8s5KKgKKOaXRiEzI29Sb/s1024/zebras.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVeK_8aAy-cnTQvqwQnRAYC5W-4jAxD1tukh_sp6wXTWX4lPRJ_2fAj2DZX51tM7SOPX6RX0Tb4fQDKY8afcsj2p9UqGJkiJ5KW2tz06rjjhZ8bFIiUOlQHxzcciW-fILbu7F7JtyHIqOVUT8rDkecFkQEeIq8xjzwHR6QafE8s5KKgKKOaXRiEzI29Sb/w640-h480/zebras.JPG" /></a><br />The hyenas also followed the zebras. We even spotted two traveling together, but the lighter one looked much younger.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_iqoobOePv4SzfKAIQMxFV0_XoA1V1g3Rvl1_7QOj_A_1G3CStyrvyrwYdNz_zDwTtxkginMYeu7INr_Pg7oMVj9RZJMdakPwbdeIftTdMz2L0Z2z0IrQOgumSA0Bg8JKT92CVAKOrUp6LA7_xUJQ0uBaRSehLww2rJCainVODK__QgOiJvvKErR6Cu5/s1024/giraffes%20and%20hyena.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_iqoobOePv4SzfKAIQMxFV0_XoA1V1g3Rvl1_7QOj_A_1G3CStyrvyrwYdNz_zDwTtxkginMYeu7INr_Pg7oMVj9RZJMdakPwbdeIftTdMz2L0Z2z0IrQOgumSA0Bg8JKT92CVAKOrUp6LA7_xUJQ0uBaRSehLww2rJCainVODK__QgOiJvvKErR6Cu5/w640-h480/giraffes%20and%20hyena.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteqt9Uc7X2nZG0H8Cd7Y1MXe0H4dFaKuQKGOWWBGh2r-kZfJ_tU_FvCEmWdRJcE2jCRFToz5uQsuzLXXuPH9VH9yCzWIldaerl_mABhqHGYZTgeX9s0tYGyn-W0VVBiVPEIGvpXGAeVu90kZzLvgYk8amw-NKR7SViWdggG1mKNYmT9Qc1QJu-Ss16KxL/s1024/giraffes%20and%20hyenas%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhteqt9Uc7X2nZG0H8Cd7Y1MXe0H4dFaKuQKGOWWBGh2r-kZfJ_tU_FvCEmWdRJcE2jCRFToz5uQsuzLXXuPH9VH9yCzWIldaerl_mABhqHGYZTgeX9s0tYGyn-W0VVBiVPEIGvpXGAeVu90kZzLvgYk8amw-NKR7SViWdggG1mKNYmT9Qc1QJu-Ss16KxL/w640-h480/giraffes%20and%20hyenas%202.JPG" /></a><br />A large group of zebras is called a dazzle. They roll on the ground "dusting" themselves in an effort to keep the bugs off. It always looked like they were having a good time!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZxIXx1hNQlgvpr0n4vF2v7qNiYOi-jRSeF-Xxqk2hHmKPA7vMKQiwu_LySK1wcixGSImAGaln98rwAFYxzqkh2Im5wNDZMWgy4WfcoS7swAtA6Cv9cFfZl2nfnLR-dZpmN_-Ul1a9xSRgt4mWt_ZROwk_meFL2Y_kIxL9LH5KtqBvAawqEAPGBjo1q79/s1024/zebras%20fun.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZxIXx1hNQlgvpr0n4vF2v7qNiYOi-jRSeF-Xxqk2hHmKPA7vMKQiwu_LySK1wcixGSImAGaln98rwAFYxzqkh2Im5wNDZMWgy4WfcoS7swAtA6Cv9cFfZl2nfnLR-dZpmN_-Ul1a9xSRgt4mWt_ZROwk_meFL2Y_kIxL9LH5KtqBvAawqEAPGBjo1q79/w640-h480/zebras%20fun.JPG" /></a><br />Most of the giraffes we saw today were off in the distance, but still fun to see.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSl4tSF0DBKWplMB9cHKLyWfhWKWON5XPtc4e6yVBNOf-h89nOLH105eoCbL6lYQ8kgKqPay6Hgft3ZEd8Duv2rC_gdmK_Q6U0hQbQaFKVAIqQilScEo8s5TS4M-oddA7TQcnELahk-yx6TnmvhP8lKK-K6PXFdREySxgMNp42QCh5DhKjsRxMuwbDfX8/s1024/giraffes.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCSl4tSF0DBKWplMB9cHKLyWfhWKWON5XPtc4e6yVBNOf-h89nOLH105eoCbL6lYQ8kgKqPay6Hgft3ZEd8Duv2rC_gdmK_Q6U0hQbQaFKVAIqQilScEo8s5TS4M-oddA7TQcnELahk-yx6TnmvhP8lKK-K6PXFdREySxgMNp42QCh5DhKjsRxMuwbDfX8/w640-h480/giraffes.JPG" /></a><br />We also spotted several eland. They are so large and their horns have an interesting twist to them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvlsRzI0cFbfe0XPZWBAnhVPNkFVECUbXAUJtvwZ4YK4kwvapNBG6L-fY64VRAC94tn5jJJKsA6iTSnR2VhLuTJnKdugVUQlafKWFk3gLEKL23keylCwHUaCR-f9Sc0c-bQFCI4BN_nGdnV5dcBx7haSGbpD-p4bqohp2IqzQG2zDshNunuvtikcvkEP2/s1024/eland.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvlsRzI0cFbfe0XPZWBAnhVPNkFVECUbXAUJtvwZ4YK4kwvapNBG6L-fY64VRAC94tn5jJJKsA6iTSnR2VhLuTJnKdugVUQlafKWFk3gLEKL23keylCwHUaCR-f9Sc0c-bQFCI4BN_nGdnV5dcBx7haSGbpD-p4bqohp2IqzQG2zDshNunuvtikcvkEP2/w640-h480/eland.JPG" /></a><br />The hyenas were everywhere in the park! Some of them seemed to pose for pictures and one of them seemed to be enjoying a mudbath!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cO0wF4rF2MHvcypA437e6Vl1xCemROLFnP9G9Wua3Qi7kmD5jyrPmH_QczgW5-_DpfhfOQG98yk4O8hTNrfj0J9TMIJtE9-b-r_uwME1edYiWbz98MVUszH7i6utSynThnn3LugUbMih5H0VVvIHWtZ9GXPfT6hIK-uqjSEAcLyvFX489DCUNoXcev_v/s1024/hyena%20b.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cO0wF4rF2MHvcypA437e6Vl1xCemROLFnP9G9Wua3Qi7kmD5jyrPmH_QczgW5-_DpfhfOQG98yk4O8hTNrfj0J9TMIJtE9-b-r_uwME1edYiWbz98MVUszH7i6utSynThnn3LugUbMih5H0VVvIHWtZ9GXPfT6hIK-uqjSEAcLyvFX489DCUNoXcev_v/w640-h472/hyena%20b.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiMBNvFLr_8SaCk8DJHqVDF5_pyuwonnlpZynhrgxa3jc0-Fdx3y45u7crm3Vmkh-I-83lQWBTo27j6xt22XWyVKv5HQAs37rT47LWYEmOHmllWIyaBzOfTQmhZYwdmSBHO7XdbpF07SvOTPcUdiXWfhnIZCoVSmHFdR9Ko73NPHSdGG8ACviEtzf3hw4/s1024/hyena%20c.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiMBNvFLr_8SaCk8DJHqVDF5_pyuwonnlpZynhrgxa3jc0-Fdx3y45u7crm3Vmkh-I-83lQWBTo27j6xt22XWyVKv5HQAs37rT47LWYEmOHmllWIyaBzOfTQmhZYwdmSBHO7XdbpF07SvOTPcUdiXWfhnIZCoVSmHFdR9Ko73NPHSdGG8ACviEtzf3hw4/w640-h480/hyena%20c.JPG" /></a><br />Continuing on, we finally got a chance to see a cheetah up close! This was the first sighting.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fM-QX7X3SAcHGoR7Iv8KxGxakjXAxgYAxC7Uo4kGf00RTg7zH5WPwCaT_H_v6KeN5rdrfr8uP70H_BSPhhqsXHVjw2RGd9GQrDq-kZy_e4_ZhybiojE-drkUEonCOSZZ7CJz75ZlWgPrBPRYCvIw2wvr36COn47io8TvJZ3P_TcxR3tmyiBZe52CjX7Q/s1024/cheetah.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fM-QX7X3SAcHGoR7Iv8KxGxakjXAxgYAxC7Uo4kGf00RTg7zH5WPwCaT_H_v6KeN5rdrfr8uP70H_BSPhhqsXHVjw2RGd9GQrDq-kZy_e4_ZhybiojE-drkUEonCOSZZ7CJz75ZlWgPrBPRYCvIw2wvr36COn47io8TvJZ3P_TcxR3tmyiBZe52CjX7Q/w640-h480/cheetah.JPG" /></a><br />We pulled closer and watched him for quite a long time while he was resting in the shade.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmtbc5gZoW9arQYZudpypw3PSTWLjUIyvxPXBVWsQOD1luStB-9K4dXBzNJb7SQBqCK0c7gfRSeueDlO6JDex2lb9Sw9H4CDF_d8JFATMYwcoiDd1A4SZ77KAYFDGxSqiicPtl4TILlWlG4VHA_hwsDpuqUEkj-7qgGpZGk3_x30oXIAN_ftjZbQ6i0Mu/s1024/cheetah%203.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmtbc5gZoW9arQYZudpypw3PSTWLjUIyvxPXBVWsQOD1luStB-9K4dXBzNJb7SQBqCK0c7gfRSeueDlO6JDex2lb9Sw9H4CDF_d8JFATMYwcoiDd1A4SZ77KAYFDGxSqiicPtl4TILlWlG4VHA_hwsDpuqUEkj-7qgGpZGk3_x30oXIAN_ftjZbQ6i0Mu/w640-h480/cheetah%203.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ3GkMgNBsNmOVFUaiOylTpZG3E6F25Crc8Qfs4mf8QuRF0f76TUWv7HU_a7DocEhlsW54JiDYa1G0tyEwedMMSw59tbJC6Sbyd8IfxeaYNuokKlJ0urr0tEYr_vr5bdRyYf42gEUdax69rSFyx1jO6b20d8TMMQ_gJM0Qx6VzqVtPHCS6zQxc4XcaVtJ/s1024/cheetah%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ3GkMgNBsNmOVFUaiOylTpZG3E6F25Crc8Qfs4mf8QuRF0f76TUWv7HU_a7DocEhlsW54JiDYa1G0tyEwedMMSw59tbJC6Sbyd8IfxeaYNuokKlJ0urr0tEYr_vr5bdRyYf42gEUdax69rSFyx1jO6b20d8TMMQ_gJM0Qx6VzqVtPHCS6zQxc4XcaVtJ/w640-h464/cheetah%202.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpcMU1vA45yCeIHL9pcI9XUHVx-fD2TjLeZQ6tolJM35O-UqCV0fN9-qWJfPkdvTLC0zc5IiMZUmKwETkhR788C2RTEzVnxV5MGcP91oavtGUQypvuVrtc0wPpca5d9Ya0Weg7h6dAZXUkvE-iNopWuWR_dm63a_S-Wr2J86i84IIYnTTbAb8it6AIeAp/s1024/Cheetah%20from%20Gary.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpcMU1vA45yCeIHL9pcI9XUHVx-fD2TjLeZQ6tolJM35O-UqCV0fN9-qWJfPkdvTLC0zc5IiMZUmKwETkhR788C2RTEzVnxV5MGcP91oavtGUQypvuVrtc0wPpca5d9Ya0Weg7h6dAZXUkvE-iNopWuWR_dm63a_S-Wr2J86i84IIYnTTbAb8it6AIeAp/w480-h640/Cheetah%20from%20Gary.jpg" /></a><br />He eventually got up and wandered down the road.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UwxYmuaqy6H1mU3jUSh59mWTRfr6SAH732bA1jDF6fX-aL7GFH3joE-eb-gC4ACLSrcmJX4DjAyeUk_btLt28hoKBO9SWEnQbHCtIN6UurYzNUphwqJoiamfEOvzF0nny8pFPxqOD50LxTDYo8bZafFVaTm_nc9B7obBixuywc1a0mhHTWu-kbA0BGVO/s1024/cheetah%204.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2UwxYmuaqy6H1mU3jUSh59mWTRfr6SAH732bA1jDF6fX-aL7GFH3joE-eb-gC4ACLSrcmJX4DjAyeUk_btLt28hoKBO9SWEnQbHCtIN6UurYzNUphwqJoiamfEOvzF0nny8pFPxqOD50LxTDYo8bZafFVaTm_nc9B7obBixuywc1a0mhHTWu-kbA0BGVO/w640-h480/cheetah%204.JPG" /></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-bfSN1nxDSnP7ySbwdZlA_LXhvmuC5d-XY2w6s5YoT6EA5eN0JnXgT1OiIz9lDd4BhICaGhkMaVNq11q6yvYXJRPKAiLL-5HK5yYCsF3Up7NHf4ll7uiEyYnbKcWlL86g9JnuZUIH0KXzR6ym2MOm0zrnds_ruVFUfcGB59e2Hz3Us6kSCqK9h9k2EGEs/w640-h348/cheetah%205.JPG" /><br />Watching him walk, we could see that one of his back legs looked like it might have an injury. This is a video of the cheetah. <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/Vs-GKIRkNF0?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/Vs-GKIRkNF0?feature=share</a><br /><br />We came up to the "Marsh" pride and there was a vehicle that was filming a documentary. They have to get special permits to be able to travel "off road."<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg4pvwVn9QiWHzrfAWqBSNOrubDUJtg8l3X1ikM1B3eX_izBN5hxR0GzMapqrIzqem2Mf3RXfoTwuLIn5sF21sBervvO1ZWmhMZVW0YZxcfF3N6spyUY4rnuH5rAPINAOm6c-A3-J1OfUqObVEo-LETZShlt3mojbq_JGbhEkiBOzS3HhhZx7PAkA1l89/s1024/Lion%20a.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg4pvwVn9QiWHzrfAWqBSNOrubDUJtg8l3X1ikM1B3eX_izBN5hxR0GzMapqrIzqem2Mf3RXfoTwuLIn5sF21sBervvO1ZWmhMZVW0YZxcfF3N6spyUY4rnuH5rAPINAOm6c-A3-J1OfUqObVEo-LETZShlt3mojbq_JGbhEkiBOzS3HhhZx7PAkA1l89/w640-h480/Lion%20a.JPG" /></a><br />The vehicle was equipped with a special pullout where the woman had her cameras set up.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFsUALunCo4s7N6iELK7jfZVzHxnvEJklztyHEwLW6vccoivHimMHIvYmKVjGB40bLatoWbsKle9ZdO5xuKDffbNarcATq4HBBM8mRXSJWULFkBrjE8PQn2NSudwTsH1TyOwgRiXWYfZE-l3WmL3c6QlAjT7GEIhbKu1GPkl_lTBN7azWCdVttfehor7O/s1024/film%20crew.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFsUALunCo4s7N6iELK7jfZVzHxnvEJklztyHEwLW6vccoivHimMHIvYmKVjGB40bLatoWbsKle9ZdO5xuKDffbNarcATq4HBBM8mRXSJWULFkBrjE8PQn2NSudwTsH1TyOwgRiXWYfZE-l3WmL3c6QlAjT7GEIhbKu1GPkl_lTBN7azWCdVttfehor7O/w640-h480/film%20crew.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gz5YH2J-G_X14EsDCck_cAASLeMKqIyhKmzyYg2k4SHWrvJw3kyPeyFX7r5rV58V3wqmqpYEqWz7gnP36AX0ZM4WROXTBGGvc0vWF7-golS3fkn5-FMToxpL3VpjDKtU-Kw_gDeiE2gY9tAxfxbAKvsoMu1_Jd6E4HWRM9l1SechlgfIbl48jF5ix8XD/s1024/film%20crew%20lion.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4gz5YH2J-G_X14EsDCck_cAASLeMKqIyhKmzyYg2k4SHWrvJw3kyPeyFX7r5rV58V3wqmqpYEqWz7gnP36AX0ZM4WROXTBGGvc0vWF7-golS3fkn5-FMToxpL3VpjDKtU-Kw_gDeiE2gY9tAxfxbAKvsoMu1_Jd6E4HWRM9l1SechlgfIbl48jF5ix8XD/w640-h480/film%20crew%20lion.JPG" /></a><br />The Mara River is about 170 miles long and flows into Lake Victoria. Nicknamed 'the river of death', the Mara River is known for its infamous role in The Great Migration. Each year, over two million wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores charge across Mara's steep banks into the perilous waters below. The wildebeest must evade a swarm of lurking crocodiles as they scramble to reach the other side. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5ADHfRHLnETkEBZ10xvtbKxD6T2BfX8QDnKkVAaM0SuuBCVPSJHNK8LPdpdirGP5erBicJRPlGDynSDRVVEus1BsygQrddlYAFB-XtX2LMBJ6MSxT_Z_VcWCg_SLw4TiPaGmj4FMYqAUlBUv_K2MRfxNni5sOxxclak7iMvF0C1j7wi1oTsYoBNl9F5r/s1024/river.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5ADHfRHLnETkEBZ10xvtbKxD6T2BfX8QDnKkVAaM0SuuBCVPSJHNK8LPdpdirGP5erBicJRPlGDynSDRVVEus1BsygQrddlYAFB-XtX2LMBJ6MSxT_Z_VcWCg_SLw4TiPaGmj4FMYqAUlBUv_K2MRfxNni5sOxxclak7iMvF0C1j7wi1oTsYoBNl9F5r/w640-h480/river.JPG" /></a><br />We had a wonderful view of the savanna as we made our way back to camp. It is characterized by grasses and small or dispersed trees, along with a diverse community of organisms that interact to form a complex food web.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8CwUxhQWGsEBnr3VBQPvHL44brg_3MSf8_IVU4C29uzQe_Eu_Afa9cAnjBlJcVz5MJr7FW6gnRX6rJot1lAsaxur6AXkJKAEmHttVBhDW9PQ_FFzcw3uwCo00lm7dYXrGpzdvFLSGrxdTAC6Rfa4cFlVVOPmZ-XYf9dDnA-9ggBy-RGU3FxIjLUHfsv8/s1024/Savanna.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8CwUxhQWGsEBnr3VBQPvHL44brg_3MSf8_IVU4C29uzQe_Eu_Afa9cAnjBlJcVz5MJr7FW6gnRX6rJot1lAsaxur6AXkJKAEmHttVBhDW9PQ_FFzcw3uwCo00lm7dYXrGpzdvFLSGrxdTAC6Rfa4cFlVVOPmZ-XYf9dDnA-9ggBy-RGU3FxIjLUHfsv8/w640-h480/Savanna.JPG" /></a><br />As we headed back to our camp, we spotted several Cape Buffalo. The yellow-billed oxpeckers were all over them, eating bugs that were on their backs, in their ears, and even in their noses!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNqblVqF1xusgujDYXc9S6VC8s8gdf7givMSVxnPbp9dOSx5m8TO-28SQpa9BpEfR2VqX7UIUWenXawdV-3MXzvuElKHN-BadjwES6m9fYMSN4SUJFFGKUtWbkrBSxrQT9utsynB5b6t490uZsNGdvjXNKRD-IOK7cEGK6XjUB1MoWtRnPs5ZcJA8yNJK/s1024/cape%20buffalo%20with%20birds%20on%20it.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNqblVqF1xusgujDYXc9S6VC8s8gdf7givMSVxnPbp9dOSx5m8TO-28SQpa9BpEfR2VqX7UIUWenXawdV-3MXzvuElKHN-BadjwES6m9fYMSN4SUJFFGKUtWbkrBSxrQT9utsynB5b6t490uZsNGdvjXNKRD-IOK7cEGK6XjUB1MoWtRnPs5ZcJA8yNJK/w640-h480/cape%20buffalo%20with%20birds%20on%20it.JPG" /></a><div>We also spotted several pied kingfishers on our way. This species of water kingfisher is widely distributed across Africa. Pied means that it has two different colored feathers. Males have a double black band across their breast. Females have a black chest that is often broken with a white stripe in the middle. We enjoyed seeing many of them along the river.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihj6O_pLFh7n4cT5bUSvaDbYBOA3Nk57IUHSyNsVMgiWLEusP2ZChaJjuLlLRUjNTchGC9arvTCfplNAOjyVuQssUCZ-B-yWNXYN-EZFuFyYkHbueKkCFM389TsevlBLMJinJNqYa0wqlQvSB0GoeVuMU3ox_VY2j7DdNoFaLgvtG-dlrWfr2-BXJT4cWl/s1024/bird.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihj6O_pLFh7n4cT5bUSvaDbYBOA3Nk57IUHSyNsVMgiWLEusP2ZChaJjuLlLRUjNTchGC9arvTCfplNAOjyVuQssUCZ-B-yWNXYN-EZFuFyYkHbueKkCFM389TsevlBLMJinJNqYa0wqlQvSB0GoeVuMU3ox_VY2j7DdNoFaLgvtG-dlrWfr2-BXJT4cWl/w640-h480/bird.JPG" /></a><br />We also spotted an African wattled lapwing (or Senegal Wattled Plover). <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBIe9DamIkCWNiX9kcU2us5XQwmleJcREGFl3ZxLfIK-ntK5AJGMWJZjmLST2ez06OiWp_wqs_rYR1JbhEWApwR_e9H9W4OewomKunnBR17EqDie0QxrqCXctmlJQtT_yqD90mgOQrZUSe7O-nloxVmu_KOPiezi1YzalEbffCqnO3NvIHVkZ7RXvnL31/s1024/Senegal.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBIe9DamIkCWNiX9kcU2us5XQwmleJcREGFl3ZxLfIK-ntK5AJGMWJZjmLST2ez06OiWp_wqs_rYR1JbhEWApwR_e9H9W4OewomKunnBR17EqDie0QxrqCXctmlJQtT_yqD90mgOQrZUSe7O-nloxVmu_KOPiezi1YzalEbffCqnO3NvIHVkZ7RXvnL31/w640-h480/Senegal.JPG" /></a>Back at camp we had time to freshen up before dinner which has been served very late (for us, anyway) everywhere we have been - starting at 7:30 pm! For the most part, the food has been really good on the trip. It is usually buffet style. We had homemade tomato soup and rolls, rice, teriyaki cabbage, pork chops, curried chick peas, a type of African bread that is similar to tortillas (but more flavorful!) and desserts! Tonight there was a chocolate cake, mango crepe, fruit and a chocolate cup with peanut butter and strawberries. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEC9R_AaZhChzJK_VT1SKvuTQ-Kt9JvJWz_yuM0BTy3tdKyEAOV44oP9NoyFVfvb6rgIzdQkT2cskaohVIbKwRgue04P01JIRTZh7S25WbNkmBwbjxc5RpZIZd--LTFifvF3sedMbz6OfhOYsAfMaI69J-Wvgzq7VCszoGKWek-XGGcTkgEdYG3eg865IJ/s1024/dinner.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEC9R_AaZhChzJK_VT1SKvuTQ-Kt9JvJWz_yuM0BTy3tdKyEAOV44oP9NoyFVfvb6rgIzdQkT2cskaohVIbKwRgue04P01JIRTZh7S25WbNkmBwbjxc5RpZIZd--LTFifvF3sedMbz6OfhOYsAfMaI69J-Wvgzq7VCszoGKWek-XGGcTkgEdYG3eg865IJ/w640-h480/dinner.JPG" /></a>Tonight the wait staff were dressed in traditional Masai clothing and sang and danced for everyone. Singing/dancing video <a href="https://youtu.be/PYciPsD7IQI">https://youtu.be/PYciPsD7IQI</a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiu6jsIboesNgG8DztdB0N2kohz1W7RoszwGWB_NOveQv5wNdTI5xhiRETsFaV6ss2WrkKr7eJ6niU8NlahsA-NaKSPLcalLvvo3Prt4xQ_dBXgYMX1t02RsF3oGal9ORqw2ZMWKwxAlUYILbs4_HcgNFHQOeWYaVkS6I9gbzhsUwg_QVkjlvTZui3APt/s1024/dinner%202.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyiu6jsIboesNgG8DztdB0N2kohz1W7RoszwGWB_NOveQv5wNdTI5xhiRETsFaV6ss2WrkKr7eJ6niU8NlahsA-NaKSPLcalLvvo3Prt4xQ_dBXgYMX1t02RsF3oGal9ORqw2ZMWKwxAlUYILbs4_HcgNFHQOeWYaVkS6I9gbzhsUwg_QVkjlvTZui3APt/w640-h480/dinner%202.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE16lvpun0q8G3hmJN77_7WY7AOKO-OzuWela47_bIxewGS-R5ho-ihM2Ooz947rly--Ei5FND0JOBCkYltsybKp2WAAMy8D0Z_zCrKg_mNiKmycAVVjlt8EbV5LV5YLSp9H0tX3_9pqQa7TW-RJyJ8XKyCVslOy0GTPCmGmsA5Muw5uqJiLD3SSF_m3GT/s1024/dinner%201.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE16lvpun0q8G3hmJN77_7WY7AOKO-OzuWela47_bIxewGS-R5ho-ihM2Ooz947rly--Ei5FND0JOBCkYltsybKp2WAAMy8D0Z_zCrKg_mNiKmycAVVjlt8EbV5LV5YLSp9H0tX3_9pqQa7TW-RJyJ8XKyCVslOy0GTPCmGmsA5Muw5uqJiLD3SSF_m3GT/w480-h640/dinner%201.JPG" /></a><br />We have a 7am departure tomorrow morning, so it will be a short night. We head back to Nairobi tomorrow so this trip is quickly coming to a close.<br /><br /></div>Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09991078110380876494noreply@blogger.com0