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Because we like to be nonconformists we chose to have an Un-Honeymoon the month before our commitment ceremony.  With the help of family we took ourselves to Washington, D.C. for a week of walking.  So much walking!  We are great big nerds so visiting museums and monuments was fun because we love to learn. (Nerds!) … Continue reading »

One of our all time favorite hikes in Southwestern Colorado is in Sand Canyon, which is part of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.  There are spectacular views, solitude, Puebloan ruins scattered throughout the trail, and it is a desert hike — perfect for recovering from the long, cold winter!  It is south of … Continue reading »

I visited my best-est bud, Tina, in St. Louis for Halloween in 2008 and we spent an afternoon at the Botanical Gardens – it was gorgeous!  There were two artists featured – Dale Chihuly’s blown glass and Niki who created the sculptures.  The rest of the trip included a visit to a pumpkin patch to hunt … Continue reading »