Category Archives: Expeditions

Big Tesuque 8_18_21

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Jabo

Another visit and it is much more lush with the rain we’ve had. Lot’s of butterflies, flowers and gurgling streams.

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Taliesin West 8_15_21

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Jabo

For my last day in Phoenix, I had the pleasure of visiting the Southwest home of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1937, Taliesin West is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of my favorite subjects of study … Continue reading →

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Diamondbacks No-Hitter 8_14_21

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Jabo

After a day at the museum, we enjoyed an historic baseball game at Chase Field. Diamondbacks Tyler Gilbert pitched a no-hitter for his first full game in the majors. Their season has not been great but the crowd was roaring … Continue reading →

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Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix 8_14_21

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Jabo

While visiting friends staying in Phoenix, we decided to skip the heat and visit the Musical Instrument Museum. A considerable collection of instruments from all over the world, interesting demos and a whole room of instruments that visitors can play … Continue reading →

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PNHP South Pasture trail 8_2_21

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Jabo

We explored a nice trail in the Pecos National Historical Park near the Forked Lightening Ranch house. The ranch was formerly owned by Greer Garson and was donated to the park after her death. The trail winds around the pasture … Continue reading →

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Hike at the old Glorietta Baptist church 7_29_21

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Jabo

This area off the Pecos exit of I-25 (located near the Santa Fe Ntl Forest) had always been a Baptist summer camp. New owners have transformed it into Glorieta Adventure Camp. Behind the original Glorieta Baptist church, are now bike … Continue reading →

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Pecos National Historic Park geology walk 7_2_21

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Jabo

Today, I went to one of the many guided walks at one of my favorite spots, the Pecos National Historic Park, the site of the Pecos Pueblo ruins. This tour covered the geology of the area and how that influenced … Continue reading →

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Big Tesuque Creek 6_3_21

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Jabo

Our regular pilgrimage up to the Ski Basin and hiking the Aspen Vista trail. I have an enormous number of photos from all the same spots on the trail… but it’s one of our favorite places to relax and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Eldorado Preserve geology 5_20_21

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Jabo

Brought our friends visiting from out-of-town to see part of our preserve. Very nice hike to a river bed and interesting geologic formations.

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Florida 4_21, Family and Art

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Jabo

My last collection of Florida photos. This batch includes our Florida family with art created by our Niece Ana, along with the natural art of Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

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