A View To A Thrill

TRAVEL PHOTO THURSDAY

Renee — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:35:00 +0000

We decided to take a day trip to Valparaiso a couple of days after our arrival in Santiago, Chile two weeks ago. We took the Tur Bus (which is located adjacent to the Universidad de Santiago metro station) to Valparaiso which took a little over an hour to get there and cost less than [...]

Don’t worry, Justin Bieber…..they love you in Santiago, too

Renee — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:34:44 +0000

They started marching past us at approximately 4 pm. I thought that my movements were quick and not easily detected, but I had been found out. She spun on her heels and walked toward us as we attempted to look less conspicuous and started mindlessly snapping pictures feigning ignorance to the fact that she was [...]

What irks me about traveling

Renee — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:58:32 +0000

Today, I realized that I am somewhat of a strange bird. I love to travel, but there are limits to that infatuation that I’d not considered. I love all the things that make traveling special. I love knowing that when I finally reach my destination, there will be merriment and joviality not far behind. However, [...]

Discovering the Red Rock Canyon in Nevada

Renee — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:21:57 +0000

There are few who do not enjoy the bright lights and free spirited atmosphere of Las Vegas, Nevada. But even Vegas can be too much of a good thing. If you find yourself feeling a bit burned out after a few days in Sin City, there are other more peaceful back to nature options nearby. [...]

TRAVEL PHOTO FRIDAY

Renee — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:16:18 +0000

During our trip to Jackson Hole, WY last year, we had the pleasure of touring Yellowstone National Park. This picture is of the deep blue bubblin’ hole called “Firehole Spring”. Located off the very narrow side street, Firehole Lake Drive, it was the most vivid, crystal azure blue springs that I’d ever seen. I was [...]

An ode to youth lost too soon

Renee — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:15:38 +0000

I think as one grows older, the heart grows sadder as it recalls the many ways it had failed to lead its owner on a certain path. Regrets are for fools, people say, yet those regrets still linger as the only companion that has remained faithful to many throughout the years. Don’t look [...]

A Review of the Lodge at CopperHead in Blairsville, Georgia

Renee — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:05:19 +0000

“How y’all doing?” While I live in the city that traditionally epitomizes “Southern Hospitality”, it’s a phrase that is slowly but surely falling out of favor. Despite all of the challenges this region has dealt with, there was always a silent edict that no one was a stranger and most lived by it. When I [...]

TRAVEL PHOTO THURSDAY

Renee — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:51:30 +0000

I saw these lovely geese as soon as I exited my car during my visit to Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA. Located in the North Georgia mountains, this picturesque park boasts lots of picnic areas, a fantastic lake view, a 360 degree walking trail around the park’s perimeter and a groovy gift shop. There [...]

See, the reason why I don’t travel is….

Renee — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:17:34 +0000

What is holding you back from seeing the world? It’s not as if the desire isn’t there. There’s something nagging at you that you can’t quantify; it can only be felt, not seen. It has no basis in reality. It just hovers above and paralyzes you to the point where you take no action to [...]

TRAVEL PHOTO THURSDAY

Renee — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:49:54 +0000

There is a rumor that a graphic novel prequel is finally in the works for the quarter of century old film, Labyrinth. Furthermore, it is expected to be released in theaters near you later this year. So, I thought it was apropos to post this as my weekly photo offering. Hoggle is “a grumpy [...]

Riding the rails of the Verde Canyon Railroad in Sedona, Arizona

Renee — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:07:29 +0000

Without a doubt, the expansion of the western states would have slowed to a crawl without the assistance of the railway system plowing its way through the plains. Today, most of those trails are fleeting memories, but some still live on in the form of the Verde Canyon Railroad. There have only been a few [...]

Creating a climate of Creative Discontent

Renee — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:33:22 +0000

Have you ever looked at someone who seemed to be living a charmed life? It appears that everything this person touches is pre-ordained to turn into gold and from outside appearances such luck seems to be unwarranted. On the other hand, there’s another person who never seems to catch a break. After attempting several ventures [...]