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Vista Grande from the Ground Up
March 2011...
Please note all construction progress updates have moved!! Go to How To Build A House - Vista Grande for all the latest and greatest. Our newest adventure - beginning the pro |
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Africa 2: The Sequel
October 2007 - April 2008
One 5-week African adventure apparently wasn't enough for us. In October of 2007, we returned to Africa to catch up with friends, research the possibility of a business partnership, and add to our African adventure portfolio. |
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New Mexico Cliff Dwellers
December 2005...
A running diary of our current lives as home-owner-builders in the rural mountains of New Mexico, and the insanity and challenges we are facing. Plus we have lots of photos to show what it's like to build on a rock pile! |
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That Was Before... You Know ~ Montserrat Adventure
November, 2005
Sure, half the island is uninhabitable due to volcanic activity, but the other half looks really nice! Let's go visit Montserrat... better yet, let's go during hurricane season. |
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Roatan - Three Years in a (Coco) Nut Shell
November 2002 ~ September 2005
From 2002 until 2005, we were residents of the island of Roatan, off the Honduran coast. What follows are our stories and best memories from those three years, from the adventurous to the routine. |
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Guess we Missed the Flight
March ~ June 2002
Using the last of our frequent flyer miles, we had 5 weeks to explore Central America and get our Divemaster certification. The plan was to take dive courses on Roatan, explore Mayan ruins, and other attractions as time allowed. But time ran out... |
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Tis green it tis. Green is it?
June 2001
A truly unplanned excursion, our brief visit to Ireland was one of the year's highlights. Lively pubs, friendly locals, good food and bright green scenery made this small country feel as comfortable as our own home. |
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Totally Unexpected Africa
April ~ June 2001
We agreed that six weeks should be plenty of time to explore South Africa, visit the animals in Kruger National Park, and experience the incredible Victoria Falls. We were wrong. |
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Have Fun In Taiwan
March ~ April 2001
Reaction to our Thailand trip varied. Some urged us to visit Angkor Wat "you're right there". Some made a face, and said, "It wouldn't be my choice". Others encouraged us to "have fun in Taiwan". In five weeks, we visited Angkor, Hong Kong and Thailand. |
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Baja Dos Mil & Other Distractions
November ~ December 2000
The Baja 2000, an off-road race running the length of the Baja peninsula, is just one of many reasons to visit Baja, Mexico. Our adventure lasted 2 months. |
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7000 Miles on Dirt Bikes?
September ~ October 2000
A 7,000 Colorado to East Coast & back trip led to many discoveries. An island in North Carolina that feels like another world, and a ritual celebration in New Mexico are just a sampling. |
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Road Trips
July 2000
Just like in the movie Animal House, if time is short or the weather is right or you just feel like getting away, a road trip is the perfect solution. This section includes stories and photos from short excursions we’ve taken this year. |
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Fun Stuff at Home
November 1989 ~ November 2002
Sometimes the best times come close to home. This trip includes a collection of favorite adventures and events from in and around our home, in Bailey, CO. |
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Three Weeks in the Land Down Under
May 1997
Newly certified scuba divers, Jim & Ellen decided the Great Barrier Reef seemed like the perfect place to test out those new "C" cards. Joined by friends Rob & Jo for a 3 week adventure Down Under, they were forever spoiled with the worlds finest diving. |
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The Trip
August ~ September 1989
In 1989, after living there for five years, Jim and Ellen packed up and left Southern California behind for the mountains of Colorado. Before settling down, they took a couple of months and a couple of dirt bikes and headed out on a huge adventure. |
