Web site with an accent on fun
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
I'm not what you'd call a world traveler, but I love this online game: "Can you guess where my accent is from?" Check it out and see how you do!
The worst part about vacation
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
There was a lot of unpacking and laundry happening last night and the first grueling workout in a week impends. A full recap of my vacation - complete with links to hotels, museums, restaurants and other resources - will post later (just as soon as I complete my re-entry to reality)....
Life by number: 12 hours 'til home
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
It’s going to be a long haul in the car today. Nothing else to do but crunch the numbers. Here’s how my summer vacation shakes out, quantitatively...
Oh, Ojo!
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Enjoyed the most relaxing, romantic experience last night in a private pool at Ojo Caliente. That's not us in the photo, of course, but you get the idea.
The pause that refreshes
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Arrived at Ojo Caliente this afternoon and discovered, much to my dismay at the time, that there was NO wireless internet in the room! I soon discovered, however, that this "inconvenience" is, indeed, by design.
Missed him by THAT much!
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
We heard rumors last night at the Opera, and it was confirmed in the local newspaper today. Paul McCartney was here yesterday, and he visited the same museum we did!
Ballroom dancing on the bandstand
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
We decided to go on a short walk through the plaza before dinner last night. The strains of a tango drew us closer to the bandstand where a group of ballroom dancers were performing for a small crowd. I took this shot moments before the skies opened up (again) and everyone ran for cover on the bandstand, not fazing the dancers for one second.
No Route 66, no Beatle sighting
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
We had just decided to change our route, skip Tucumcari, and stay instead in Clayton, New Mexico. Then my friend, Roe, in Chicago emails me to say that Paul McCartney is traveling on Route 66 as we speak!
First beer of vacation
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
For my beer-loving hubby, the first beer of a vacation is always a momentous occasion. Today, it was especially so when he found a beer that actually increases its volume in the bottom of the bottle AFTER its poured! And I have video to prove it.
Tucumcari, here we come!
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Our summer vacation is underway and tonight, with any luck, we'll be lodging in beautiful Tucumcari, New Mexico, on historic Route 66. Unfortunately, we are not staying at the Blue Swallow motel pictured above, but I love its cool, retro look.
All my bags aren't packed; I'm not ready to go
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
As the world prepares for what's billed as "the most spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies ever" (I'm paraphrasing Matt Lauer here), I'm trying to get ready for a 9-day trip to New Mexico and Colorado. I'm starting to long for the days when I could throw a couple of things into a backpack and just hit the road.
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