Quito, Ecuador

 

On either side of Galapagos excursion, I had some time

in Quito, Ecuador.

So, I booked two private tours to see more of the city and outside of the city.

Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut

Near modern day Luxor is where Thebes, or ancient Waset, was located.

It is the former capital city of Egypt throughout the New Kingdom (c.1570-c.1069BC)

And it's where you'll find the Valley of the Kings.

Mosques and Minarets

 

This is neither temple nor mosque,

but is the Cairo Citadel.

But, wait, there's more.

August Flotsam

 

Another summer month nearly gone.

Still plenty to do though.

Everything is bigger in July, and Texas

 

Well, Howdy there, pardner!

July went by in a blur.

Before I talk about Clarinetfest 2025 (probably in the next post) 

let's look back at July.

There was a lot.

Fun Home in the Sun and Home

 

June has been busier than I expected it to be.

Thankful for a quiet weekend to pull myself together

before the schedule explodes again.

Take some time to smell the flowers

 

Evanescent Field

at the Figge Museum

Whistler and Vancouver

 

We've seen the lakes, let's get up close and personal with the mountains.

King of the Road - Part 2

 

After packing the car and leaving the Pelican Spa room

key in the mail box because it was so early that the front desk wasn't even open yet, 

I turned the car towards the West. 

Destination: Gila National Forest

King of the Road - part 1

Time for a road trip.

But make it New Mexico

Vroom Vroom

 

It's been the usual slog through January and February.

Not my favorite time of the year.

It's cold and I'm stressed out and it's hard to drive places when it snows.

So, the last few weeks have been a bit tough to get through; when all

I want to do is hibernate and wake up when I feel more motivated.

Skin Care Revisited

 

It's been a long time since my last skin care update.

My regimen has changed a little bit since last time I posted about it.

Let's pop the epidermis, and take a look.

Chobe

 

We broke down the tents before sunrise and left the Nata Lodge.

Destination: Chobe National Park

Where we saw this adorable baby elephant.

Khama Rhino Sanctuary

 

All aboard the overlander!

After leaving Joburg, and driving for a couple of hours, we were nearing the

South Africa/Botswana border.

A long holiday weekend

 

I left work at noon last Thursday, June 29.

It is now July 4.

How did I spend that time?

Let's take a look!

Mmmm, Giraffes

 

Well, June went by in a blur.

Ishtar Bunnae

The Barbie meme has taken hold. 

This is a really good one. 😆🤖

February Rage

 

Happy Valentine's Day

😘😘

Southwest Roadtrip - Day 5

 

Day 5 began in Truth or Consequences, NM.

Photo shoot in the alley by my hotel room.

Roadtrip Southwest - Day 4

 

*The X-Files theme music*