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The best dam burger is in Redding
A stop in Redding, California for a walk across the unique Sundial Bridge and along the raging Sacramento River left us looking for lunch downtown. We stumbled upon Damburger, which opened in 1938 at the construction site of Shasta Dam. It is a classic burger, fries and shake place that offers indoor and patio seating. Is…
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Sierra Nevada: Good times, as usual
An evening of beer tasting and dinner at Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico was a highlight of our weekend visit with son Brad and his girlfriend Ashley.
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Three days to Texas
With just three days to cover 2,200 miles, we had our work cut out for us. I know your asking yourself, “What in the world were they thinking?” Well, truth is, we probably didn't have our thinking caps on when we cooked up this adventure, but it sounded good at the time…and as it turned…
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Monument Valley provides iconic views
We took a short side trip yesterday as we continued across Arizona. Anyone who has ever watched a western will recognize the soaring buttes and mesas of Monument Valley. This landscape has provided a backdrop for movies, TV shows and commercials since the 1930s. The valley is situated on Navajo Reservation land so access is…
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The Huts of the White Mountains
This post about the Appalachian Trail makes me consider accessibility. Why can’t more trails like this one become more accessible to trekkers of various abilities and needs? America has a chance to make some of its treks emulate some of the qualities of long-distance walks like the Camino de Santiago in Spain, with a variety…
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We Say Goodbye Again: Camino de Santiago
Sadly, we've learned that our great friends Ian and Marion will not be meeting us in Santiago. Although they sped ahead of us about a week ago, injuries have cut their trip short and we hear they are headed home. This will not be the end…we hope to see them again, perhaps in California or…
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Rustic Charm-Foncebadon: Camino de Santiago
It's hard to believe, but Reg and I found a beautiful, private room with bath in this tiny (nearly 5,000 ft. high) mountaintop village. The photo top left shows our Albergue…our window is tucked off to the left on the second floor. As you can see, Foncebadon has seen better days, but the steady stream…
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Possibly, Our Favorite Meal!
We could have passed by without a second glance, but we were hungry and this “Mom and Pop” restaurant in Florence felt like a slice of old Italy. We took a chance and grabbed a couple stools at the counter, in front…
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This One’s for You, Ron!
San Zeno, the patron saint of Verona, proudly displays his catch. Posted with Blogsy
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