Turquoise Trail and Tinkertown

I love how you have a moment after working all day in Kitten (the Airstream) and see a note about scenic drives in New Mexico and one of the is right outside of your door.  With no research at all, I get into Midnight and decide to drive.   Madrid was a wonderful little city that…

Santa Fe Renaissance Faire

There is something magical about going to a Renn Faire, you have this need to revert to your youth where everything is magical and the impossible is possible. My favorite part of the day was coming across the flock of Flamingos who seem to be cheering on my upcoming adventures.  Of COURSE Ducky was gathering…

Water Canyon, NM and Boy Scouts

I flew back in and went to pick up Kitten from Holiday Travel Trailer of NM.  I can’t say enough about the people at this location.  From the owners of the sales to Carl in service they are all so very friendly, caring and take great care of Kitten. Today is Cinco De Mayo and…

Aliens and the VLA

There is something about driving through the upper desert in New Mexico.  You are on the 60 highway rambling through Pie Town and then there is a vast plain as far as the eye can see.  Off in the distance you see large telescopes, 28 in all, gathered together pointing to the sky.  It sends…

Dragon’s Cave

Decorating is so much fun, but also challenging in such a small space.  But the one thing I knew had to happen was the bedroom needed to become a cave filled with rich cloth, jewels, and dreams.  Because you can’t go on adventures with Dragon and Kitten without bringing along a Dragon’s Cave. Note that…

Adventures Along the way

The first trip out for camping was quite complicated, interesting, stressful and fun. I did my first major tow through Salt Canyon in Arizona.  Basically a 2 hour drive with an elevation change of 7k feet and very twisty turns on a two way highway.  While the towing was a blast, I had a surprise…

D&K On the train

“Now remember, no scaring the passengers” I said. “Love you, even though you are way too human.  Stop being an adult and enjoy.  We will bring back tales and adventures.  It will be as if you are there .”  Said Kitten as she zipped up her big fluffy jacket and put on her warm boots. …

Packing for Alaska – Ducky comes to visit

Dragon and Kitten had their heads together looking at the computer screen in front of them.  I was slowly trying to figure out how I was going to get everything into the suitcase.  It should be simple, pack items and close the suitcase, it isn’t like I haven’t done this before.  But, I refused to…

Preparing for Alaska

Star is sitting doing her meditation when she hears some clattering noises off to the side.  She keeps on breathing, trying to tune out the sounds, when there is a loud crashing noise. Star slowly peaks one eye toward the sound while trying to focus on her breathing.  Kitten is tiptoeing with a pile of…