Walking Our Neighborhood in Frankfurt, Germany
One of the things that we did just before moving back to Colorado from Frankfurt was to take our normal walk through the neighborhood and take photographs. For the most part, we took them so that we would have them to remember our time there and the places that we visited frequently. They obviously aren’t… Read more
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Southwest Colorado
Located about 30 miles outside the town of Alamosa in Colorado, the Great Sand Dunes are a fascinating feature that has been created by nature over thousands of years. The giant sand dunes sitting at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains highlight the diversity of habitats in southwestern Colorado, which ranges from wetlands,… Read more
Baked Salmon Filets with Farro
One of the ingredients that you will sometimes find in Tuscan cooking is a grain called farro. We had found a recipe that paired it with salmon and decided to make our own twist on it. Salmon is something that we cook quite often because it is very versatile and has wonderful flavor that can… Read more
New York City with No Agenda
Whenever we travel to a location that we’ve never been to before or one that has too many attractions to visit in a single trip, we make sure that we prioritize the places we want to see, but leave time for the unexpected. Several years ago we took a four day trip to New York… Read more
Finding Cabins from the 1800’s in the Mountains of Colorado
Here in Colorado, it is not uncommon to find home sites from some of the original settlers being semi-preserved on the lands of state and national parks. Not only are these cabins and ruins fascinating to see, but they are a reminder as to the harshness of nature and how difficult life must have been… Read more
Stepping Back into History at the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia
Located on the banks of the James River in Virginia is the Jamestown Settlement, which was first permanent English colony in America. The first colonists arrived in 1607 where they lived and worked to establish a foothold on the continent. Today, the Jamestown Settlement provides visitors the opportunity to climb onboard replicas of the ships… Read more