I’ve decided to face up to the fact that I will never, ever, ever get around to blogging about my trip to Alaska last summer. But there’s no reason we can’t enjoy a few wildlife photos, some of which are certain to brighten your day. Below, a selection of snapshots from Alaska, including otter, caribou, […]
Category Archives: Wandering
On the road again
I’ve been in Albuquerque this week, running errands and soaking up some sun. My favorite Weeping Atlas Cedar is sending its blue-green tentacles everywhere, and the Copper Rose is in perfect bloom. Dulcinea hasn’t been to New Mexico since she was a little puppy, and she’s enjoying the trails in the high desert. We need […]
No life like Lowell life
Lowell, AZ is perched on the edge of the Lavender Pit, a huge copper mine near the Mexican border. At first glance, it resembles a movie set or a ghost town. The buildings appear untouched since the fifties, and vintage automobiles line the only street in town. But if you look closely, you can find […]
Tombstone
On the way to Bisbee for The General’s birthday, we stopped in Tombstone and discovered cowboys and lawmen congregating near the O.K. Corral. None of them looked like Val Kilmer or Sam Elliott, but that was okay with me. The courthouse nearby was filled with artifacts and history. I was particularly drawn to a room-sized […]
Into the mine
Everyone looks hideous in a hard hat, but I dutifully donned my hat and yellow slicker in preparation for a tour of the Copper Queen Mine in Bisbee, AZ. I’m fascinated by mines, and my novel contains a number of scenes set in the mines of Cerro Rico. The Queen Mine is not as huge […]
Birthday in Bisbee
It’s not every day that a WWII veteran throws a party, so when The General decided to celebrate his 89th birthday in Bisbee, we had to come along to share the fun. An old mining town near the Mexican border, Bisbee is filled with staircases and art. The houses are stacked up the sides of […]
Kealakekua Bay
On Saturday, we hiked down the coast to Kealakekua Bay. When we got to the bay, we found the marker commemorating Captain James Cook. I like the neutral phrasing: “Cook met his death.” Sounds much better than what actually happened. Being more of a geek than a history buff, I kept thinking the plaque should […]
Lava fields
The Big Island is full of lava fields. Juxtaposed with the fancy resorts and their lush tropical flowers, the lava looks rustic and unfinished. It’s like seeing a huge construction site sprawling out beside a perfect model home. Along the Mamalahoa Trail, the lava revealed ancient petroglyphs and carvings. We walked on the King’s Highway, […]