Category Archives: Expeditions

Bosque birds 1_25_22

We visited the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, NM to check out the Winter birds. It’s here that Sandhill Cranes, geese and other birds come to roost for the Winter. Sadly, due to the drought (and also … Continue reading

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Fungie, the Dingle dolphin

I recently learned that the bottlenose dolphin known as Fungie has disappeared. He was a resident of Dingle Bay, Ireland since 1983 and was a major tourist attraction. He swam alongside the fishing boats to catch a meal or a … Continue reading

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Pecos Drive 11_21_21

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Bike ride

The weather has been unseasonably warm for yet another year and I decided to take my old bike out for a short 4 mile ride after at least a year ignoring it. 15 years old, 3 chains, a couple of … Continue reading

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BNSF in Bellingham, WA

For those of you who enjoy 3 and a half minutes of empty coal cars rumbling by.

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Galisteo Studio Tour 10_17_21

Artists in the small village of Galisteo had their annual studio tour. We go for the Fall colors along the Galisteo Creek. Day ends with a nice Fall color sunset!

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Orcas Island, Washington 9_21

The second half of our vacay spent in the marvelous San Juan Islands.

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Bellingham, Washington 9_21

We took our Summer vacation up in the Pacific Northwest and visited Bellingham and Orcas Island. More rain and big green trees than we are used to here in Santa Fe! Very refreshing.

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Galisteo Basin hike 9_28_21

Fall hike at the Galisteo Basin Preserve.

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Big Tesuque 8_18_21

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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