March 3, 2017
How we’ve visited Tucson so many times and never dined at El Charro Cafe is beyond me. It is the oldest, continuously running, family-owned restaurant in the United States. The original location (where we had dinner) used to be the family home, part of which became the cafe way back in 1922. Calling ahead to make reservations is how I discovered…
September 13, 2013
We added another Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to our list of visited DDDs having lunch at Capone’s Pub & Grill. We all enjoyed our food, our server was friendly, and the atmosphere was pub-house comfortable. The restaurant is located in a funky little part of town, and I really enjoyed the vibe. Gotta love places that don’t take themselves too…
September 12, 2012
I am so excited! Next month I get to check something off my bucket list! We’ve reserved our spot at New Mexico’s infamous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! At last I’ll have the chance to see hundreds of hot air balloons, all sizes, shapes, and colors, gathered together in one place. The “Dawn Patrol”, and the “Balloon Glow” are two sights…
September 5, 2012
We plan on leaving around the first of October, and we’re not really sure how long we’ll be gone. At least a month, if the winds blow in our favor. We’ll be visiting our dear friends in Austin, Texas. Actually, it’s our dear friends, their kids, and grandkids. They just relocated from Huntington Beach to the Austin area, following their…
August 29, 2012
With all the opportunities to have an internet presence, I thought trying my hand at blogging could be a fun way to share our travels and exploits with family and friends. I’ll be recapping some of our more memorable trips, and look forward to sharing upcoming ones as well. I have no idea where this new venture will take me,…