Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Almost Running Again

Cape Kiawanda State Park, OregonI have used this blog for the occasional update for recent running or travel stories, but I haven’t had much new stuff I felt made a story worthy of a blog post for a while. Although I have had a few posts catching up on old trips as I get by backlog of pictures processed, there hasn’t been much in the running department worthy of a blog post while recovering from last year’s medical issues. So, perhaps it is time for an update. ...Read the rest of this post...

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Organic Coffee Farm in Nicaragua

Two years ago I took a tour of an organic coffee cooperative in highlands of Nicaragua. The Danilo Gonzalas cooperative was named for a teenager from the area who died fighting against the Contras in the 80’s. I reached the cooperative, traveling with by guide Jessica from ¡Un Buen Viaje!, by local bus from Matagalpa to San Ramon, and then 3km hike to the rural community of La Reyna. ...Read the rest of this post...

Monday, November 07, 2011

Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve

Juan Venado Nature ReserveDuring my Nicaragua trip, I visited the coastal Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve as a day trip from Leon for wildlife viewing. With my guide through Nicaragua, it was a 45 minute local bus ride from Leon to the town of Las Penitas on the coast. ...Read the rest of this post...

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Cerro Negro Volcano

Cerro Negro VolcanoThe morning two years ago began long before first light when I left leaving hotel in Leon. We made our way about 6 blocks to the office of Quetzal Trekkers by 4:30. There we met up with our two Quetzal guides and two Danish tourists. The six of us discussed briefly the days plan hike the Cerro Negro volcano. Then we packed our lunches and hurried 4 blocks to the bus stop only to wait in the dark 45 minutes for the first bus to arrive. The Leon guides apologized explaining the local bus schedules were not always unpredictable. ...Read the rest of this post...

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks

Bryce CanyonA couple of years ago I did a trip through the Southwestern USA but never posted pictures from Bryce Canyon or Zion National Parks. After getting some questions from friends planning a Zion traverse, I thought perhaps it is time to get back to this story. ...Read the rest of this post...

Monday, August 22, 2011

Bighorn Sheep Near Many Glacier

Bighorn Sheep in Glacier National ParkOne of the things I like to do when in places like Glacier National Park is to take a drive near sunset or sunrise to watch for large animals that come out at this time of day, usually away from human activity. However this trip last week I encountered a bunch of Bighorn sheep in a place I was not expecting, in the middle of the day near the most congested road in this part of the park. ...Read the rest of this post...

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Leon, Nicaragua

Iglesia de la RecoleccionI am slowly getting around to organizing/culling photos from prior trips. Almost two years ago I visited Leon, Nicaragua, for a few days as part of a 2 week trip around the Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua event. (The next race, by the way, in February 2012 is open for registration). ...Read the rest of this post...

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

White Sands National Monument

White Sands National MonumentIn April I visited White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. I arrived in the afternoon and went straight to the park after checking into a motel in the town of Alamogordo. It was a windy afternoon. I hiked the first short mile loop trail I came across to get an introduction to the terrain. ...Read the rest of this post...

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Aguirre Springs Hike, New Mexico

Organ Mountains, NMA couple of months ago I took an extended weekend to travel to New Mexico for some hiking and photography. ...Read the rest of this post...

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Premium Beer in Tibet

Lhasa TibetI was recently reminded of this story so I thought I would share.

A few years ago I took a tour through Tibet. At each restaurant, the waiter would always gave a choice between "local beer" ...Read the rest of this post...

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Seno Otway Penguin Colony

Seno Otway Penguin ColonyIn November 2009 I visited the Seno Otway Penguin Colony which was an hour’s drive from Punta Arenas, Chile. I finally got around to uploading some pictures here. ...Read the rest of this post...

Sunday, May 08, 2011

It's That Time of Year Again

fawnIt’s that time of year again, when the overpopulated deer in the area begin dropping their young in neighborhood yards. The other day I got home in the afternoon, I saw this little guy laying still in my front yard, less than 10 feet from the driveway. ...Read the rest of this post...

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Race to the Altar

2011 Race to the Altar Marathon MedalLast weekend I returned to trail races last weekend at the Race to the Altar. This race was put on at the Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda by a couple of friends, Jeff and Cheri, as part of their wedding weekend festivities the day before their wedding. ...Read the rest of this post...

Monday, February 28, 2011

Livestrong Austin Half Marathon 2011

2011 Livestrong Austin Half Marathon bibSix months ago, while recovering from some medical issues, I decided to sign up for the Livestrong Austin Half Marathon as a walker to give myself a purpose to help motivate me to get out and exercise and work toward a comeback. ...Read the rest of this post...

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Southern South American Towns

Wrecked ships in Puerto NatalesI’ll show here some pictures from several towns which I visited awhile ago in southern Patagonia in between stops at some other amazing places which will deserve their own future posts. ...Read the rest of this post...