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Grand Teton National Park

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What a gorgeous day! We delayed our arrival by 3 days due to weather but were rewarded with these beautiful snow capped peaks and still winds for incredible reflections. Wow! Tetons from Hermitage Point over Lake Jackson
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Fall color is in full swing. Taken from Willow Flats Overlook early morning.
15-09 Grand Teton NP -021 - Joan, Jim, Henry Hermitage Point Trail
We met up with a couple who are full time RVers that we had met last year at Dinosaur National Park. The Hermitage Point hike from the Colter Bay Visitor Center is where we rendezvous’d with Joan and Jim for our first of many events together.
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Snag frames Swan Pond on the hike towards Hermitage Point. Saw some beaver activity but no swans and no beavers – just Canada Geese.
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Three ants on a log 😉
15-09 Grand Teton NP -090 - Oxbow Bend Snake River
But to see and hear the Canada Geese in such a pretty spot is memorable: Oxbow Bend of the snake River another morning.
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All the ducks and geese are hanging out in the reflection of the aspens at oxbow Bend Overlook. I would prefer to be where I could see magnificent Mt Moran!
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Camping at South Landing on Jackson Bay – Grand Teton NP

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We arrived at the Moose visitor Center at 3:00 and were able to get a back country permit for 3 nights at this site. It is a half mile walk in spot on a private cove – we had a gorgeous sunset and clear star gazing with the milky way before the moon rose.
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Cooking dinner on the beach…we are “loaded for bear” : the bear spray is by our side with all the other food items safely stowed in the bear box.
15-09 Grand Teton NP -043 - Owl Lake Jackson Lodge
We heard an owl who-whoing when we got into the tent – such a sound of wilderness. It was a treat. We could also hear the elk bugling somewhere not too far way. We saw this owl at Jackson Lake Lodge and heard about some of its lifestyle.
15-09 Grand Teton NP -011 - S Landing Camp Sunrise
We went on the ridge above the beach for sunrise – incredible first morning inversion with the remains of the storm clouds. Life is good!
15-09 Grand Teton NP -013 - Henry S Landing Camp Coffee
Boiling water for coffee is a morning priority. We also bring all the breakfast paraphernalia so we can have a good hour enjoying the morning sunrise.
15-09 Grand Teton NP -004 - Jackson Lake Panaroma
The sun still hasn’t hit our point but the rest of the bay is in full sunshine. What a great show! This is a panorama stitched together to show more of our 180 degree view.
15-09 Grand Teton NP -005 - Henry Wine O'Clock S Landing Trail Head
Wine-o’clock break before a Saturday night ranger talk at Signal Mountain on the archaeological history of the area.
15-09 Grand Teton NP -019 - S Landing Camp Sunrise
Our second night and morning we shared the bay with this boat. Taken just after sunrise as they sailed on their way. Imagine spending the day on the lake absorbing Mt Moran!
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USA Pro Cylcing Challenge Colorado 2015

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Summit county morning hike above Lake Dillon – hazy due to wildfires but great flowers and incredible views.
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We parked ourselves at Arapaho Basin Ski area for the cycling race finish line – great climb finish in front of the Jumbo Tron with a good local band providing music – could you ask for a better Colorado Day!
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The Peleton riders standing on their pedals for the finish line – they are so fast!
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Team BMC (overall best team) pulling in their yellow jersey rider, Taylor Phinney (overall best Colorado Rider, overall finishing #26). But today’s stage winner was Brent Bookwalter (overall 2nd podium finisher)

This is the Fifth year we have attended this race here in Colorado. We also went Sunday to see the finish in downtown Denver. Congratulations to Rohan Dennis for taking the podium as overall winner and King of the Mountain winner!

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Remember when you were Six?

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Why not go in the water? I am sure there is something interesting in there – especially with my brother to assist me.
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And there were chickens to feed – I am sure they like grass!

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Don’t you wish you were climbing around with me?

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I had to run through the sprinklers so my second set of clothes are now wet. But don’t you love me anyways?
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This was our day at Chatfield.

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Miami Family Reunion

Family Reunion in Miami Sunday 1-6 for Drinks, Tapas, and Dinner –

We started at the cabana by the pool…

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Family came from all over the state to celebrate life, being together, some birthdays, and the gorgeous day on the beach.
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The ladies enjoying the shade, the ocean breeze, and catching up.
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The chef arrived to make paella for 30 on the balcony. Chicken tenders for the younger audience.
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The gorgeous paella is finished and the beautiful guest of honor is ready to be the first to dig in.
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We had a great time planning the party, coordinating all the details, and enjoying seeing so many people having a good time.
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The nephew and the niece with her man. So glad you were part of the preparation and entertainment crew!
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The sisters celebrating their birthday as well as with good friend Nellie.
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Capturing the moment!
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Great to get everyone singing along – hard to get the group up from the beach tho!
Great Panorama showing the multitudes of conversations fueled by the sugar high.
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The end of a beautiful day – we were exhausted but we had a good time. It was so wonderful that so many family members made the effort to celebrate with us – Really nice to have happy occasions as a reason to be together.
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2015 FIA Formula E Miami ePrix Grand Prix

Thanks to PAMM (Perez Art Museum Miami) and family who are members for this new Electric experience.

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The inaugural Electric Formula E in the United States – how green!
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The favorite Pit-girl next to one of the super quiet cars: FIA Formula E
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All you can hear are the cars braking – Oh! and some clueless DJ over-cranking the tunes. The Sounds of Silence are not an option in Miami…
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Mr. Race Fan and The hall of fame – with the current drivers 😉

 

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Chiricahua National Monument

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Echo Canyon Trail into the valley of rock formations. We hiked one loop trail on the Jan-6th and got a shuttle van on the 7th to hike back to the campground.
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Balanced rocks and blue skies.
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So little sense of scale. We feel minuscule.
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Atlas Shrugged!
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Exploring the Grotto of big boulders.
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A Rubber Ducky! With a Chem Trail…Ha!
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Morning Moon-Rise over our campsite.
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The evening of Jan-6th we decided to cook dinner at Masai Point Overlook to enjoy a sunset and then stay and enjoy some star gazing. Henry’s one-pot wonder was Alfredo noodles with salmon!
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Oh yes – Spectacular! We were the only ones at the overlook to see this view!
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Cochise Stronghold National Forest

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I think I see some Apaches!
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There was still snow on the path but quite a few hikers. We talked to an interesting couple that had worked for the Nature Conservancy while we took a break by the Spring.
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We dispersed camp in the nearby valley and enjoyed watching the moon-rise from the comforts of MINI with an evening glass of Merlot.
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Warm colored rocks at Sunrise.