Category Archives: travel
Art Civi et Reipublicae
August 6, 2014 Recently I was in Norman on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, where I earned my bachelor’s degree over 25 years ago. I’ve been drawn to Norman on school-related business a few times over the years, but … Continue reading
Kicks on 66, Days 9-11: Relaxation and Return
July 6-8, 2014 The day after our climactic day hike and flamenco performance, Wendy and I took it easy in Santa Fe. We had an unappealing breakfast at the Flying Star Cafe in the Railyard and walked to the plaza. A … Continue reading
Kicks on 66, Day 8: Climbing Kitchen Mesa at Ghost Ranch
July 5, 2014 The eighth day of our big summer vacation was the climax. Or should I coin the term “climbmax” since we ascended Kitchen Mesa at Ghost Ranch? My first hikes at Ghost Ranch in June 2012 were stunning, and … Continue reading
Kicks on 66, Day 7: Independent in Santa Fe
July 4, 2014 Our Independence Day was spent in Santa Fe, filling our senses with sights, sounds, and tastes. Lunch at the Blue Corn Cafe We began with a walk up Cerrillos Road and Galisteo Street past the former state … Continue reading
Kicks on 66, Day 6: The Little River of Beans
July 3, 2014 Day 6 of our Kicks on 66 vacation was spent away from any of the various routes of the Mother Road, to the northwest of Santa Fe along the El Rio de los Frijoles in Bandelier National … Continue reading
Meador Manor 