I am incredibly fortunate to have friends who love to travel and who like me well enough to invite me along.  My friends Lacey, Doug and Sunny wanted to go to St. Lucia.  I had a vague idea that St. Lucia was an island.  That’s it.  But these people are fun.  So I said yes. … Continue reading Gros Piton, St. Lucia

Eventually, as you work your way up the winding Yerba Buena Road, you will turn a tight corner and, quite suddenly, a view of Sandstone Peak and its surrounding rock formations come into view.  Every time, without fail, I catch my breath at the raw beauty of this place.  As I have said to many… Continue reading Sandstone Peak

Horseshoe Bend has become an iconic stop for those traveling to and from the Grand Canyon.   It is just south of Page, Arizona and is easily accessible from US 89.  Because it is so accessible, expect to see many others visiting the site.  The hike offers an incredible view of the Horseshoe Bend in the… Continue reading Horseshoe Bend, Arizona