Arizona
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15 favorites of 2015
Ok, so it’s a good thing the years keep getting bigger in number because my opportunities and experiences keep getting better. The end of the year is the best time for me to reflect on what I’ve worked for each year, and look back on the opportunities that make me feel the most thankful and happy. Up, up, up AND away in Myanmar, Spain AND Turkey The first 31 years of my life I had lived without stepping foot into a hot air balloon and just like that, I got the chance to take not one, not two, but three incredible rides. Each overlooking a different landscape, iconic and unique…
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The Stunning Southwest: Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
Grand Canyon South Rim Tour We formed a row up against the worn, splintered split rail fence, like football teams at the line of scrimmage, we faced our opponents. A half dozen pack mules stood at attention, their reins draped over the post, standing across from us patiently awaiting their instructions. Like my gym teacher in middle school pairing us for square dancing, the head rancher assessed our riding ability and introduced us to our trusty steeds for the morning, I was paired with Biddy, sweet but spunky. I mounted the little beast and we all filed in a close line, making our way towards the trail head, on our way…
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The Stunning Southwest; Photographing Arizona's Horseshoe Bend
I climbed into the backseat of the hybrid car, my Uber driver Dale’s silver ponytail matching the paint of his Prius was peaking out of the bottom of his wide brimmed cowboy hat over his shoulder. Only in New Mexico would your Uber driver look like we were carpooling to the ranch. We chatted on the short ride over to the rental car lot, I thanked him and walked toward the front counter, realizing in the early morning chaos I left my wallet on my hotel bed. That won me another round trip ride with pony-tail Dale and once all of the vehicular transactions were completed, I was behind the…
