TRIP NOTES for Seniors: U. S.

Showing posts with label U. S.. Show all posts

Tuesday

Villa Rental Joy

Alfresco dining is always great, especially with a beautiful view!

This villa reminds me of one I rented a few years back while on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale. This one is bigger but has a very similar patio/outdoor dining. Several mornings we had breakfast out on this gorgeous deck, with a pool just to the left of it, and the waterway just ahead of the pool and deck. Beautiful. And so much fun to watch the boats sail by while having a cup of iced coffee. Ah, missing those warm mornings right now and daydreaming already about spring!

Image by Jeda Villa Bali via Flickr; Creative Commons License

Saturday

Cape Cod summer memories keep you warm till spring!

Tuesday

Greetings seniors of sunny Arizona! Where are you?

Drove down Arizona highways many times on road trips and vacations! Beautiful landscape.

Photo source: click here. Creative Commons License

Thursday

Once Upon a Train

Growing up I was fortunate enough to be able to go on some very nice school trips. At the tender age of sixth grade I traveled to Colorado Springs and Seven Falls, Colorado with my class. We traveled round trip on a train (my first) and even spent a night each way riding the rails. That had to be the most exciting trip ever for me, at the time. I felt I had now arrived at "teenagedom," world traveler that I had to be. At least in my mind.

The beauty of the mountains, the landscape, the towns we passed along the way, took my breath away. So vibrant, alive, colorful. A whole new world I had never seen before. Just me, my classmates, and our teachers. It was both exciting and scary.

Sweet America, Pikes Peak Mounatin from Garden of the Gods Park, with Kissing Camels in the foreground, located in Colorado Springs, CO.

The morning of our arrival in Colorado we had a traditional breakfast but not at a traditional restaurant. Breakfast was served on a dude ranch. And, of course, I loved it, powdered eggs and all! Of the many activities and tours planned for us on that trip, breakfast may have been the most fun. Or at least the most fun meal. Of course, bacon and eggs always taste better on a dude ranch!

Photo sources: train, mountains, dude ranch, eggs. Creative Commons License

Wednesday

Have you ever stayed at a Ritz-Carlton Hotel? If so, please share your experience. Would you stay again? Would you recommend it to a friend?

Photo source: click here; Creative Commons License

Thursday

Old Town

On the open road to points west with friends, used to spend a night in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We'd always make a special stop in Old Town, a quaint little tourist spot. There was an old church, a park setting, a gazebo, lots of gift and souvenir shops, an ice cream parlor, and a nice shopping plaza.

It was relaxing and so much fun to just sit on a park bench, chat with friends, and do some people-watching. People are much friendlier (happier) on vacation, not having to punch a time card on a work clock.