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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.
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!
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....
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.
Beautiful sight! Fragrant cherry blossoms frame the nation's capitol each spring.
Annual Brunch for our gang during balloon fiesta - aren't these gals gorgeous (and great cooks, too)!
plannersis
“The world is an oyster - slurp and enjoy!”
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Wow...now that is my kind of camping...cool!
Happy birthday to you.
A BIRTHDAY is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.
"Happy Birthday", with all my best wishes .. :)
Very Happy Birthday,,Greetings from india
Happy Birthday Cheryl, have a great day and take care, Ian
Sending birthday blessings, Filled with love and peace and joy, Wishing sweetest things happen, Right before your eyes !
Happy Birthday, Cheryl! Hope you have a beautiful day!
Happy Birthday from sunny California!
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.
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