Saturday, October 30, 2004
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
Early Autumn Trip to Colorado Rockies
Hot Texas weather inspired us to take five days in September to have our yearly mountain 'fix' of cool air and high country inspiration. We discovered that the second week of September is the ideal time for fall colors, as well as finding Aspen almost empty of tourists. Here are pictures of some of our favorite places in and around Aspen.
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Monday, September 13, 2004
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Enjoying Richmond Hill picnic
Some white wine and cheeze in a meadow above the top of the gondola house on Ajax. We took the road down the face of Ajax to our condo in Aspen.
Hawk Circles Over Our Picnic
A pair of red-tailed hawks circled overhead atop Richmond Hill Road near the top of Ajax Mountain.
Early snow at Taylor Pass
A snow/sleet/rain thunderstorm blew in at Taylor Pass (13,220' elevation) forcing a quick dash to safer lower ground.
Taylor Pass sign
The long view south at the top of Taylor Pass between Aspen and Crested Butte just before the storm hit us full force.
Montezuma Basin Falls Near Pearl Pass
Drive up Castle Creek Road past Ashcroft (ghost town), turn off on Pearl Pass (jeep) Road and climb almost to the tree line and turn off to the trail to Montezuma Basin Mine.
Pearl Pass Road
Turn left off Montezuma Basin Road to take the 'highway' up over Pearl Pass. We decided to take this route on a clear day.
Saturday, September 11, 2004
Fall colors near Maroon Lake, CO
We hiked in the aspens above Maroon Lake on a beautiful September day.
Maroon Bells near Aspen
Our favorite place: the Maroon Bells in the wilderness near Aspen, September 11, 2004. We hiked up to the golden trees in the distance for our lunch. It had snowed the previous night and was clear and cool.
Maroon Lake Friend
As we picnicked on a glacial moraine above Maroon Lake this brave little 'mini bear' enjoyed Tom's apple core.
Alaire in our condo on the Roaring Fork
Morning coffee overlooking the river in our Aspen condo. Getting ready for a day up in the mountains.
Friday, September 10, 2004
Muledeer in Velvet On Haggerman Pass Road
After crossing Haggerman Pass we passed Ivanhoe Lake and Skinner Alpine Corps hut. This is the smallest of three bucks we saw by the roadside.
Saturday, August 28, 2004
Tom demonstrates a perfect J-stroke
The trip back from the shore was easy traveling with a 5 knot tide and 22 knot wind at our back. It took an hour to travel the 1.25 miles to Nantucket Sound and 30 minutes to return to the canoe rental landing on the Swan River.
Friday, August 27, 2004
Mouth of the Swan River on Cape Cod
A paraskiier skimmed across the waves at astonishing speed while two boys chased each other on the shore. We enjoyed crackers and wine while resting up for the return trip 'upstream,'
Friday, August 20, 2004
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Eating lobster on the Bass River
Out first evening on Cape Cod for August 2004 at the Sundancer Restaurant overlooking the Bass River. This is one of our favorite places to eat lobster and watch the sunset over the marsh.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Mo Ranch rainbow
A hot July afternoon produced a Texas-sized thunderstorm roaring through the Hill Country. As it receded to the east we saw this beautiful sight.
Sunday, August 08, 2004
Sunday, August 01, 2004
Train room
The train room at the top of the stairs has been finished out, AC installed, lights in place, carpet laid, and the sky painted (the clouds are photographs I took this week). Now comes the process of planning the track design (with Ethan's help) and the scenery. Tiki loves to sleep curled up in a plastic tub on the shelf.
Tom at work on west 'water feature'
Our new west side beauty spot with a spring (near bag of mulch), stream (center). pond (center left) and waterfall-in-the-making (lower left corner). Note the boulders and honeycomb rocks rolled in from around the area. The canoe has been relocated and work has begun on a bridge across the new stream where T is standing.
Tom and Lorn talk on the new deck May 27
Taking advantage of the new deck, Tom and Lorn discuss adding a codicil to a will and other arcane topics, while Angel (under Tom's chair) spies on a bird down below.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Jack laid out after a hot day stalking insects & lizards.
Blackjack is a rescued animal who was born of feral parents in a Dairy Queen dumpster - originally named 'Blizzard.' He is still phobic around strangers, but is very sweet to us and the other cats. He is big (17 lbs.) and quite strong, but has an incredibly high-pitched meow like a little kitten.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Tiki the Burmese
Our 1.5 year old Burmese is still kittenish, especially when he spots something interesting.
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Thursday, May 20, 2004
May trip to Peru
May 6th we flew from Dallas on the evening plane to Lima, arriving at midnight. We joined Gerry and Irv for a mad cab ride to our hotel in Mira Flores. Next day we toured the city with cousin Tuki, then flew on to Cuzco at 12,000 altitude, the ancient capital of the Inca. After three days around Cuzco and the Sacred Valley we took a train to Machu Picchu, staying at the Sanctuary Lodge there.
Four at Swiss restaurant in Lima
Our last night in Peru with Gerry and Irv before boarding our 1 AM flight to Dallas. We all had Pisco sours and a delicious meal, and then we walked the streets of Lima until time to leave.
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Pisco sour
This is the national drink of Peru made from local Pisco liqueur, lime juice and beaten egg white. It is served ice cold in a small tumbler and packs a wallop. Alaire had one before dinner our last night in Peru and was too mellow to finish her meal. Brave Tom finished her drink after his flounder, and then we walked (staggered) around downtown Lima until time for our midnight departure for the US.
Andes panorama
Flying from Cusco to Lima we skirted the western side of the Andes, with the Amazon rainforest just beyond under the clouds.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
T climbs to guard house
The guard house overlooks the entrance from the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu. The walls are ancient and the thatched roof is new.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Aguas Calientes Market
These open air stalls filled with rugs, woven goods and native crafts line the train station platform. I bought a beautiful wind chime made of a carved brass bell, semiprecious stones and old coins for $6.
Salcantay from train
On the trip back from M.P. we passed Salcantay, over 15,000 feet high in the Andes
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Overlooking the ruins
After an early evening walking in near silence we stopped by the sentry house where the Inca Trail enters the citadel. A lone passerby took our picture and vice versa.
The citadel at Machu Picchu
The Inca (King) and his family and assistants and servants retreated from the royal city of Cuzco to Machu Picchu for relaxation and spiritual inspiration. The Spanish never found this citadel, a 5 day hike from Cuzco, so it remained intact and 'lost' for 500 years.
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