Carlsbad Caverns: An exquisite labyrinth

I first heard about Carlsbad Caverns when I was just a kid. In the storied way of Americans in the 1960s, neighbors of ours took a family trip out West in their station wagon, as in "See the USA in a Chevrolet." One of the daughters came back brimming with stories of the trip, especially … Continue reading Carlsbad Caverns: An exquisite labyrinth →

Leaving Taos and fun with family and friends

After a short, but fun, visit to Taos, we headed toward Colorado to see an old friend in Boulder, new friends in Longmont, and a cousin in Saratoga, Wyoming. Getting out of Taos, however, had its challenges. On the day we left, we arose at around 6:00 and John went to find coffee. Not only … Continue reading Leaving Taos and fun with family and friends →