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October - November 2022
Adventuring to New Mexico, Colorado and Calgary. Read more
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  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 1

    Doa Arroyos

    October 12, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Let's just call it the day with no sleep! On Tuesday evening, when I was supposed to be packing, I was processing earlier news. Since I had to leave at 3am for the airport, and my mind would not settle, sleep was evaded.
    My new friends from Sri Lanka woke early and drove me to the airport. YQM > YYZ was uneventful and as usual the custom line was long. I have been approved for Nexus since August but the card has not yet arrived. I mentioned to the guard I was Nexus approved (but didn't have the card) and she sent me directly to thecounter.
    YYZ > DEN had a seat between me and the other passenger, so I could stretch but still no sleep. Long layover in Denver (it is a massive airport), so I took the time to get a nice shoe shine for my Blunstones and explore the airport.
    DEN > ABQ was a short flight and my head kept falling as I was tired. Booked my Uber before the plane was even at the gate (the benefit of travelling with carry on only) and off to the rental car place. Travelling Tip: It is usually always cheap to rent outside the airport and just get a ride to the rental company (or Turo). I have a Equinox till Halloween -- rental prices are still ridiculous and it will be the biggest expense of the trip. I needed a 4x4 or AWD according to the people I am staying with.
    I was worried about driving 3.5hrs with no sleep, but I made it just before dark. I am in a remote location north of Toas, NM looking after 2 beautiful dogs and a gorgeous house for the next 6 days.
    Leslie made me an amazing dinner and we are outside in the courtyard, by the fireplace -- then off to La La land at 9pm (midnight east coast time). Looking forward to exploring the property tomorrow!    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
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    Day 2

    Dog Sitting

    October 13, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    Started the day with an early morning walk with Bella, Oteil and their owner Leslie, before she left for California. Had a large breakfast, hung out with the dogs, explored the property and relaxed on the veranda. In the afternoon I headed to Sol Food Market to pick up some groceries and back to the house.
    At supper time I took the dogs for a long walk into Carson National Forest. Enjoyed a big salad with many things (lettuce, cucumber and tomato) from the garden.
    Finally I took a long soak in the hot tub.... Watching the milky way and even saw a falling star.
    Another early night to bed and this time Bella is accompanying me.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 3

    Relax

    October 14, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    Woke up (Bella slept with me) and took the dogs for a walk at 8am. Back to make some pancakes and a big americano to start the day. Sat outside with pen and paper in hand, writing poetry and to-do lists.
    Another walk at noon and explored the other arroyos (dry riverbed) on the property. Watered all the plants in the courtyards and green house.
    Back to work a little more, but the wifi dropped so I headed for the hot tub. A nice long soak was good for the soul!
    Showered, dressed, super and another walk for the dogs. My post covid cough, and being at 7,300 feet has me carrying a puffer -- walks are slower than my normal pace.
    The sun was setting when we returned. I feed the pups super and retreated to my room. I watch the Earthing documentary.... Being barefoot is something I instinctively do, so it was great to hear the science behind it.
    One more squirt for my fur friends and off to sleepy time.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
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    Day 4

    Toas

    October 15, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

    Lots of walking and exploring Carson National Forest. The property borders the forest and mountains are all around me. The morning consistent of two big walks with the dogs and some yoga in the beautiful home studio.
    I headed into Toas to catch the Farmers Market and found some delicious gluten free sweet potato bread. Then made my way to the Toas Wilderness shop where I browsed all things outdoorsy and bought another pair of Darn Tough socks to add to my collection.

    A visit to world cup coffee and then was on my way to explore Manby hot springs. Unfortunately the bridge to get there is under construction. Luckily there is a hot tub at the place I am staying. So took an evening dip there instead.

    Another dog walk, a delicious super made with garden fresh vegetables and that was my day.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 5

    A girl named Sue

    October 16, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C

    Great day! It started with a 1.5hr hike in the rain, with the dogs, in Carson National forest. It was only intended to be 45min, but I got lost (and had forgotten cell phone back at the house). Slight panic but it all worked out! I made a delicious breakfast on my return!
    Off to Santa Fe at noon to pick up Sue, who was taking the rail runner from Albuquerque. Arrived just as she was getting off at 2:30pm. We decided to take the road back to Toas that crosses the Rio Grande, but took a detour first to hike in Bandelier National Monument. Beautiful views and interesting history!
    Quick stop to see the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, and then tried to make it back to Turly Mills before dark as it is a 4mile climb up a mountain on dirt roads.
    The dogs greeted Sue and I with joy! Made a quick super, and Sue provided the wine. A nice soak in the hot tub (with a surprise visit from Bella, who can open doors and found her way out to us.... and a terrify scream from Sue 😆), to end our evening.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 6

    Will we see Julia?

    October 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C

    Today was a work day and I made breakfast and coffe, and made my way to the study for several hours. One of the house owners (Eric) arrived home and today was looking after the dogs. Sadly we leave this beautiful property tomorrow.
    Apparently Julia Robert’s lives in this area and frequently goes to the shops and restaurants. Once done work, Sue and I headed to Toas to explore the shops and and headed to ACEQ restaurant for supper. The fried brussel sprouts with pickled onion, pine nuts, bacon and a balsamic sauce was amazing!! No Julie sightings 😕
    Returned to our place…. A long drive on a dark dirt road at night. We had a fire in the room and lots of cuddles with the dogs before bed.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 7

    La Quinta

    October 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 7 °C

    Woke up, had a nice chat with Eric… made a couple cup of delicious coffee and continued to feed the fire for a few hours while hanging out with the dogs.
    Once Leslie and Sue were up I chatted with them for quite awhile, then we packed up, did laundry and left sweet Bella and Oteil!!
    We intended to go to Oje Cailante Spa on the way to Santa Fe but left to late. Decided to take the route alongside the Rio Grande. We stopped a few times to hike down to the water. Then we went to the Catholic Pilgrim site in Santuario de Chimayo, NM.
    Finally arrived in New Mexico, did some window shopping and Sue bought a blanket. Then stopped at a authentic Mexican Restaurant for supper before finding our hotel. La Quinta (by Wyndham) was a big disappointment here compared to my stay in Nevada. We waited awhile for a staff to arrive and check us in (in the meantime I tried), the room was on the third (and highest) floor and was barely clean. We are leaving in the early morning for Albuquerque.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 8

    Hot Air Ballon

    October 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C

    A quick sleep in a rather dingy room at La Quinta and off for a 50min drive to Coors Blvd (empty parking lot) for a hot air balloon ride. First a quick pee in the gated dumpster. Then I got to help with filling the ballon, and 5 in total, including pilot Murray got in and up we went. There was a lot of fog over the Rio Grande which is unusual. We float down close to the water and then to a different landing site. We were in the air 50min in total. We had a smooth landing and helped pack up the chute.
    Back to the launch site for some mimosas and the history of hot air ballooning. The pilot was great (a former police chief in Albuquerque), who ended up buying World Balloons during Covid. A company that started in 1973.    Read more

  • TravelerFall 2022
    Day 9

    Sylvia

    October 20, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    Two years ago today mom passed. It was beautiful to see all the prisms and yesterday I worked at a table and an hour later came back and there was a little booklet between the planters that Sue pointed out (called Letting Go). I read it today over coffee.
    We went for a walk and had some crepes and coffee at Passion Cafe, walked about town and explored some of the stores. Meet a man at Junkology who was having a tough time trying to find land for his RV / converted airplane fuselage. Then back to the compound for a soak (while Sue read). We headed to Walmart in the evening to pick up food… and try on Christmas sweaters #peopleofwalmart. Back for salad and charcuterie, then an evening soak before our head hit the pillow in our RV named Sylvia. www.hotspringsglampcamp.com    Read more

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