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Chaco Canyon Campground

We enjoy this campsite - Chaco Canyon is a magical place - deep in the desert, over 150 miles northwest of Albuquerque, and the last 20 miles have finally been paved. The visitor center is quite informative with films, talks and tours of the major archaeological sites - about 12 great master buildings, over 700 total in the region, most of which have been back-filled to preserve them. Ongoing research is revealing more of the mysteries about the ancient Chacoans and being in their canyon is a mystical feeling.

We Love to Travel

Ipanema Beach from 11th floor suite

My husband and I are enjoying adventures and plan on one or two exotic trips per year. We've been to England, Paris, Belgium, the Caribbean, Thailand, Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, Rio de Janeiro, Panama and more. Next on our list is Honduras, Columbia, Egypt, Slovenia, Italy, Greece, Portugal and Crete, and many many more! We like using our air miles and getting a bargain, B&Bs, home-exchanges and unique experiences, sharing ideas and meeting new friends.
Happy traveling!

Washington Monument, DC

Half-mast flag at our Nation's Washington monument

Making Sushi

Yes, New Mexico is land-locked, but we still get good products and services from all over the world...like fresh raw fish for making sushi and sashimi! It can be a lot of work and shopping and preparation, but what fun it is! And we stuffed ourselves....

Dragonfly friend

This very pretty orange Dragonfly landed on our dragonfly sculpture at our pond, and made us happy - he may have been eating mosquitos to cut down on the West Nile virus.

Cherry Blossoms in DC

Happy couple/cherry blossoms

Beautiful sight! Fragrant cherry blossoms frame the nation's capitol each spring.

Balloon Crew

Balloonatics

Annual Brunch for our gang during balloon fiesta - aren't these gals gorgeous (and great cooks, too)!

Intro Updated Nov 28, 2011
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giampiero6 Apr 11, 2012 at 2:48 PM Report Abuse

Wow...now that is my kind of camping...cool!
tushark Mar 24, 2012 at 6:11 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday to you.
connectingrod Mar 23, 2012 at 11:28 PM Report Abuse

A BIRTHDAY is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.
TrendsetterME Mar 23, 2012 at 10:56 PM Report Abuse

"Happy Birthday", with all my best wishes .. :)
mehulraj Mar 23, 2012 at 7:56 PM Report Abuse

Very Happy Birthday,,Greetings from india
ian-uk Mar 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Cheryl, have a great day and take care, Ian
RAJESHSINGH Apr 28, 2010 at 8:46 AM Report Abuse

Sending birthday blessings, Filled with love and peace and joy, Wishing sweetest things happen, Right before your eyes !
GracesTrips Mar 24, 2008 at 11:21 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Cheryl! Hope you have a beautiful day!
Etoile2B Mar 24, 2008 at 9:55 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from sunny California!
Myndo Oct 2, 2007 at 7:14 AM Report Abuse

For your curiosity :-) I start with putting up all the pictures at once, then I can work on the tips later on my laptop. It´s a matter of time saving.