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From Ice to Hot Springs Pool – Hamner Springs
Here’s what it looked like in Denver while we were visiting Hamner Springs on the South Island of New Zealand. (Thanks for the picture, Margie!) We stayed at Rosie’s B and B which is a block from the...
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Kaikoura and the Seals
Our next destination was Kaikoura on the Pacific coast of the south island. We’d heard wonderful things about Kaikoura and were looking forward to the visit. Since we had a limited amount of time, we...
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On the Road to Monarchs
The cat was intent on its victim and didn’t notice my approach. The victim was a beautiful large butterfly held captive in the cat’s claws. I chased it away and picked up the butterfly, noticing the...
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Mexico City: Museum of Anthropology
Our first full day in Mexico City started late, after a good night’s sleep and a wonderful breakfast. Then we walked a few blocks to the Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park. It was highly...
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Teotihuacan – Standing in Awe of Prior Civilizations
When I travel, I decide on the primary location or the main attraction for the whole trip and then arrive a few days early in the first city so I can get the lay of the land and explore. Determining...
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Old Town Mexico City and Xochimilco
I woke up this morning excited to see Xochimilco, the water canals, and the market. Andre, Delia and I talked about the day’s schedule that included a city tour. Trying to see everything in one day...
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Monarch Butterflies : Wonder Takes Flight
Last, but certainly not least, Monarch Butterflies. wonder takes flight footsteps hit the ground gravity holds me tethered walking sticks and gear-filled backpack firmly earthbound surrounded by people...
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My Uganda Itinerary Comes to Life
Planning was complete. All my work to get in shape for the gorilla trek was done. I’d gone over the itinerary online and in booklet form at least a dozen times and had sought insight from a friend who...
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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary Experience
Travel to Uganda and Rwanda is usually focused on gorillas. Since I was arriving early, my travel agent Ian suggested a visit to Ngamba Island’s chimpanzees. The Chimpanzee Trust is focused on caring...
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Extra Helping of Chimpanzee Love at Kibale National Park
Carefully pushing my way through the trees and bushes, I stepped over the fallen trees, vines and roots that reached out to trip me. It was early morning and my fellow travelers and I were on a...
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