Monthly Archives: August 2018

Gullfoss Waterfall in Iceland

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

The Gullfoss Waterfall on the Golden Circle in Iceland is truly spectacular. We visited during the winter and the falls were mostly frozen, which made them even more beautiful. It was a very cold day and the observation decks were … Continue reading →

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Kanchipuram, India

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

One of the most memorable day trips that we took during our time in Chennai, India was visiting the city of Kanchipuram.  We were told that Kanchipuram was the place in the state of Tamil Nadu to buy silk, so … Continue reading →

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A Magical Day in Tangiers, Morocco

Posted on August 24, 2018 by

During our trip to southern Spain several years ago, we made a point of making our way across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangiers, Morocco.  We took the high speed ferry from Tarifa (near Gibraltar) to the port of … Continue reading →

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Beaver Creek, Colorado

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

Beaver Creek is a resort town located in the Colorado high country that is a perfect place to visit regardless of the time of year. During the winter, it has wonderful skiing and snow boarding as well as an ice-skating … Continue reading →

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Autumn Meal Favorites

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

When the temperatures start to fall and the leaves start to change, there are certain meals that we always have during this time of the year. Most of them are comfort foods that are hearty and satisfying as well as … Continue reading →

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Valle de la Luna in La Paz, Bolivia

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

In addition to being the highest capital in the world, La Paz also has a very unique topography. Buildings cover almost every inch of the mountainous hillsides and the heart of the city sits down in a valley. On the … Continue reading →

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Temple of Kom Ombo Outside of Aswan, Egypt

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

On the evening of our last full day of our cruise down the Nile River, we visited the Temple of Kom Ombo. Although it was not the largest of temple complexes that we saw during our time in Egypt, it … Continue reading →

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Mueller State Park in Colorado

Posted on August 17, 2018 by

We certainly love hiking in Colorado and one of our favorite destinations is Mueller State Park, which is in Divide. We always plan a trip for this time of year as the Aspen leaves turn to a vibrant golden-yellow. We … Continue reading →

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Flying to the Amazon

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

When we were in Ecuador, we had to take a flight from Quito to Coca, which is a small town in the jungle. The tour company booked our flight for us, so we really knew nothing about it until we … Continue reading →

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Delicious Lamb Biryani

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Spice House. The recipe and all opinions are our own. Our favorite meal when we visited India was Lamb Biryani. It isn’t a particularly difficult dish to create, but it does … Continue reading →

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