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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today was fun-filled! I drove about two hours round-trip, beginning with a 2.3 mile hike (543 ft elevation gain) in Lost Dutchman State Park, called Treasure Loop Trail. It was a beautiful trail! After the hike, I drove on Route 88, … Continue reading
This morning I drove 15 minutes to Scottsdale to explore. It was pretty dead, I guess it was too early for people. I walked 1.5 mi and drank a latte (I gave up coffee almost two weeks ago – so … Continue reading
I left early this morning and arrived at the Desert Botanical Garden at 8:00 a.m., it’s opening time. It’s quite large, and took me about an hour to walk through. Next I checked out the Japanese Friendship Garden. It’s small … Continue reading
My hike this morning was almost four miles with a 925 ft. elevation gain in the South Mountain Preserve. It’s called the Hidden Valley Trail via Mormon Trail. I went with a friend I met a couple of days ago. The … Continue reading
I really like my Airbnb in Tempe for the next 3 weeks. There’s a hot tub outside and nice outdoor seating. It’s been raining since I arrived yesterday, so today I went to the Mesa Contemporary art museum. They were … Continue reading