We Arrive at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawaii
Today we relax and enjoy the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Hotel on the beautiful Kohala Coast.
Dining at Merriman’s Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii
Merriman’s Waimea Hawaii is a perennial favorite when combing restaurant awards for the Islands of Hawaii, with Chef/Owner Peter Merriman being a three-time finalist in the prestigious James Beard Awards for Best Chef, Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. We walked in the door just before the restaurant opened, and found the staff reviewing the night’s menu [...]
Whales Breaching From the Patio of our Big Island Hawaii Patio
A whale breaches. This was shot from our patio on the Big Island of Hawaii. Stay tuned for great adventures, tips, and fun!
We Arrive on the Big Island of Hawaii
For 11 days we will be sharing our adventures of the Big Island of Hawaii. We will be sharing where to stay, where to eat, and what to do, as well as providing you with beautiful photographs and video. Hit one of the “Connect with us Buttons” to stay tuned. This was the view when [...]
Coming Soon – The Big Island of Hawaii
We are currently putting together our plans for a destination trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Use the “Connect with Us” tools to stay informed.
Visiting the Arizona Renaissance Festival
Arizona Renaissance Festival – We have never been to a Renaissance Festival, and therefore had no idea what to expect. Several of our friends inquired as to whether we were going to dress up for the event. That comment made we wonder what I might be getting myself into. Nonetheless, the photographer in me saw [...]
Watching Senior Bull Riders in the Cowboy Town of Wickenburg, Arizona
We decided, having never been to a rodeo, that a rodeo might be a lot of fun. When we arrived, we were amazed to see these 40, 50, and even 60 year old men willingly riding bucking broncos, and most amazingly, torturing themselves on the back of a raging bull!
A Day Trip to Tubac, Arizona
Tubac, Arizona makes for a wonderful day trip from Phoenix, Arizona. Tubac is 45 minutes south of Tucson, sits on a beautiful valley floor that peers onto 10,000 ft peaks, and also boasts a healthy, and growing artist colony. We left for Tubac at 7:00, on a Saturday morning, and arrived at our destination at [...]
Arizona’s Tumacacori National Historical Park
Phoenix Day Trip – today we made a day trip to Tubac, and also visited nearby Tumacacori National Historical Park. Tubac is a popular Arizona destination because of its quaint, beautiful setting with 10,000 foot mountain views in the background, and its reputation for having a large collection of unique artist boutiques. But that is [...]
Flagstaff’s Sled Dog Races, Lost in Northern Arizona, and a Bedeviled GPS
You know you have gone to far when your wife, who comes from a long line of Roman Catholics, is looking for some holy water, a cross, or perhaps even a silver dagger to slay your momentary burst of frustration.
