Travel Adventures

Christmas Road Trip 2008-Charleston, South Carolina

December 27, 2008

Heading south during portions of the winter is at the top of my priority list. In fact, being a sufferer of SED (Seasonal Effectiveness Disorder) and low Vitamin D levels almost makes having a few warm weather reprieves mandatory (it also keeps my head from spinning off my shoulders and spewing green stuff during February and March.) This year, we decided to visit my Mother and Step-Father in Charleston, SC. It is a 10 hour road trip, straight down south, and is typically much warmer than western Maryland.
South Carolina Weather
(Weather as I write this post—oohh la la.)

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When we arrived in Charleston, we found this list on the kitchen counter. It was lovingly prepared by Nana giving us a few possibilities of fun things to do while we are here.

Can’t wait to share the adventures.

2008 Travel Review-Sedona

December 24, 2008

During the next few days I will share Buttercup’s Top 10 travel experiences from 2008. Among this group you will find trips perfect for families and couples. I will also share a few of the solo adventures I took this year.

Travel Destination: Sedona, AZ
Category: 2008 Couple Trip
Time of Year Traveled: February
How many days visited: 5 days
Where we stayed: “Boots & Saddles Bed and Breakfast” .
Best Restaurant: “Yavapai at the Enchantment Resort”
Trip Highlights:

  • Seeing the Red Rocks while hiking in Sedona…Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Doe Mountain
  • Visiting amazing Art Galleries including one of the most beautiful Sculpture Gardens - “El Prado” - I have ever seen.
  • Watching the sunset inside Boynton Canyon while dining at the Yavapai Restaurant
  • Harrowing hikes on Doe Mountain
  • Visiting the “Chapel of the Holy Cross”
  • Meeting Sam and Irith, owners of the Boots and Saddles B&B
  • ATV tour in the state park of Sedona (David)
  • Personal Tour of the largest Native American Art Gallery in the country
  • Sedona is a place that has much to offer. This is especially true if you are an outdoor enthusiast, love great art, and enjoy true dining experiences. Here are a few of my favorite Sedona hiking moments.

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    Bell Rock

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    Oak Creek Canyon Bridge

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    Oak Creek Canyon

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    The Zen of the Sedona Rock Stacks

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    Candy for the eyes–Snow in Sedona!

    I can’t wait to go back!

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