Another Visit to Broad Creek Park

Just steps away from my hotel in a busy suburb of Annapolis is an escape into nature.

Things to Smile About

Tying up loose ends before my trip includes letting you know what things look like around here.

I must stop my bustling around for a moment, and appreciate the bulbs before they are gone.

This is Part II of the story of a new office in the back yard.

Ian Hayman, the quirky farmer, led us through our next adventure on the shores of Lake Pukaki.

The clouds lifted enough to reveal a magnificent valley before us.

All three of us had fun trying to find a trail, then walking the loop, before making our way back to the hotel.

We took a ferry from the North Island to the South Island, and the weather changed in time for river kayaking.

We had many hours to kill, and pent up energy from having spent an eternity on airplanes.

Bend is a popular destination in central Oregon. Mountains are part of the appeal.