The Kentucky Derby is a big thing in Kentucky. I went to a derby party with a guy I was dating. I purchased a new dress, shoes, hat, and purse. I wanted something simple, yet casual and somewhat dressy. He allowed … Continue reading
Category Archives: North America
Knoxville, Tennessee
I decided last night that instead of hiking at two more Georgia State Parks today, I would go shopping, get a pedicure, and do my 2-mile walking tour in Knoxville. I just felt hiked out. So, this morning I drove … Continue reading
Tallulah Gorge State Park and Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia
This morning I drove to Tallulah Gorge State Park and hiked almost 2 mi on the North and South rim gorge trail. There are about 2,000 steps 🙀 and half of those go up. Beautiful views though! At one point … Continue reading
Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the High Museum of Art, and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
I arrived at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens when they opened this morning at 9:00 a.m. It felt so refreshing to walk around and be surrounded by nature. It’s a lovely Botanical garden! As I was exploring, I met a lady … Continue reading
Providence Canyon State Park, Georgia
Today I drove 4 hours from Navarre Beach to Providence Canyon State Park, Georgia. I hiked the 2.2 mile Canyon loop trail. The geology of the area is very cool! The trail isn’t difficult, although there is some elevation change, … Continue reading
Bicycling at Navarre Beach
Today was my last day here, so I did one of my favorite things, cycling. The bike path along Navarre Beach is very nice. There are lots of cool and colorful homes along the way. I love architecture! I cycled … Continue reading
Lunch in Pensacola, Opal Beach, and the Gulf Island National Seashore
I began my day today with an hour long walk along Navarre Beach. There were lots of fishermen out. Next, I drove almost 40 minutes to Pensacola, and had lunch at Flounders Chowder House. I had their special, crab stuffed … Continue reading
Fun in the sun at Navarre Beach, Florida
Early this morning, I drove a couple of miles from my Airbnb to Navarre Beach. After setting up my site, I got into a conversation with a nearby gentleman. We spoke for a good hour. He’s my age. We mainly … Continue reading
Hiking in Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia, and DeSoto State Park, Alabama
I was able to fit in two hikes yesterday, totaling 3 miles, in Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia, and DeSoto State Park, Alabama. There were some scenic stops along the way, as I drove through Georgia and Alabama. I made … Continue reading
Ladies road trip to Bernheim Forest and Bardstown, Kentucky
I planned a lady’s road trip for four of my friends and myself, and we left this past Wednesday. It was only a 2-hour drive to our first stop.. Bernheim Forest. We walked about 2 and 1/2 mi along the … Continue reading
Rock City Gardens, Chattanooga, Tennessee
In February, while recuperating from cataract removal surgery, I planned a 9-day solo road trip through Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Today was my first stop, Rock City Gardens, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It’s difficult to describe what this place is … Continue reading
What I’ve been up to lately in the Phoenix area
On Thursday I had a mini spa day in Scottsdale. First I had my nails done and then I had a massage. Yesterday I went shopping and saw the movie, “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret.” The movie was … Continue reading
Hiking in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Monday night for my final night in Sedona I went to the Sedona Airport Scenic Vista to see the sunset. Today, I did two hikes in Northern Scottsdale. The first one was Pinnacle Peak trail, 3 miles / 1000 ft. … Continue reading
Day two – Road trip from Phoenix to Sedona
The Sugarloaf Loop Summit and Teacup Loop (2 Miles 377 ft elevation gain) was a few houses down the road from the Airbnb I’m staying in. So I hiked it first thing this morning. The Chapel of the Holy Cross … Continue reading
Three-day road trip from Phoenix to Sedona
I got an early start this morning, as usual, and drove almost two hours to the quaint town of Prescott. I had a large breakfast that I couldn’t finish. Next, I drove 1.5 hrs. on highway 89 to Sedona to … Continue reading