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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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Barcelona: La Diada de Sant Jordi
And here I thought the streets of Barcelona couldn’t get any prettier… then April 23rd comes along. Sant Jordi, or the Day of Saint George is a holiday much like Valentine’s Day in the US. The story is that St. George slayed the dragon to save a princess and after killing the beast he handed the maiden a single rose. The men of Barcelona stop at stalls located all over the city purchasing stems for significant others, family and friends which tallies up to about 6 million roses sold in one day. Women return the favor by giving their sweethearts a book. So, what’s the connection with literature? April 23rd…
