Frantic preparations for our Canadian Rockies backpack have consumed the day. With departure just 3.5 days away, we are checking and double checking our food list and re-analyzing our gear. The long range weather forecast…
View PostLeslie and Mike, under the Big Tent The crowds watching Greek dancing Lots of yummy food at Greek Fest ’04 Playing in the World’s Fair Park fountain Festive Greek Dancing
View PostJohn, Leslie and I walked on the Lakeshore Greenway tonight. Aside from the pure enjoyment of watching an incredible sunset, I was most fascinated by a woman walking alone who appeared to be having an…
View PostGrandfather Mountain is always an adventure and yesterday’s hike did not disappoint us. The last time we were on the mountain was in 2002 for a never-to-be forgotten rainy, foggy backpack. Weather forecasts for yesterday…
View PostSummer thunderstorms dominated today’s weather with occasional bouts of sunshine. John and I took advantage of a small window of sunshine to go walking on the Will Skelton greenway. Half mile into our walk the…
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