Visiting Jean & Geno

Hi All,

Shortly before we retired, our Hudson, NH friends Jean and Geno Farnham retired and built a house near Lake Winnipesaukee.

We visited them on Monday at the lake. It was wonderful to see them. We had lunch at Castle in the Clouds with a great view of the lake. 

Islands in the lake

Jean & Geno

Carl & Sandy

After lunch we went to Wolfboro to shop for jewelry and soak up more lake scenery.

Sailboat race in Wolfboro

After a wonderful dinner at their home we headed back to Don & Sandy's.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Time with Don & Sandy

Hi All,

We are having a great time with Don and Sandy Shapiro. 

Friday night we had lobster for eight

Saturday they took us for a "Mystery Ride" to Woodstock, VT. Too early for much foliage color but a nice drive and good lunch here.

This general store is 126 years old. They have their first cash register from 1896 and phone from 1914.

This is about 20% of the beer selection

The Revolutionary War encampment was on the common. We heard but did not see the canon firing.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

North Shore & NH

Hi All,

Today we headed north with Roberta & Elliot. First stop was the Crane Estate in Ipswich. This mansion was the summer home of the Crane family, famous for bathroom fixtures. The 59 room home is open for tours but we were not allowed to take pictures inside.

Crane Mansion above the beach of the same name

Italian Garden

Batchelor Quarters

View to the ocean

Next stop was Markey's for Lobster in Seabrook

Then on to Hampton Beach

Home to a great sand sculpture competition each year.

We then hiked a little at Odiorne State Park, drove past Wentworth, through Portsmouth then home.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Boston Architecture

Hi All,

We're in the Boston area to visit family & friends for a few weeks. Today we went with Roberta & Elliot on a Boston Harbor cruise sponsored by the architectural society. It was a beautiful day and we learned a lot about the buildings and bridges along the harbor and Charles River.

Intercontinental Hotel

Rowed Wharf and Custom House Tower

Long wharf through North End

USS Constitution and Charlestown

Museum of Science

Back to Rowes Wharf

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Boynton Canyon

Hi All,

The volunteer at the Sedona Visitor Center recommended Boynton Canyon as a beautiful 4-6 mile hike. He was right.

The beauty starts before we get into town.

Towering Ted rock spires are everywhere.

East wall of Boynton Canyon

Caves and spires

Banded sandstone pinnacles 

beauty in every direction.

We hiked in a little over two miles enjoying all the views but soon wilted in the 90 degree heat so we headed back.

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Verde Canyon Railroad

Hi All,

Morning rain washed out our birding plans so we spent time exploring the funky town of Cottonwood.

In the afternoon we took the train through Verde Canyon.

This scenic tourist railway has been operating since the late 1990's

The FP7 Diesel locomotives were built in the 60's and originally worked in Akaska.

Across the trestle along the red rock canyon

And along the Verde River canyon

Then through the 650 foot tunnel

To more beautiful red rock canyons.

It was a fun three and a half hours.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Sedona AZ

Hi All,

Sedona, AZ is surrounded by stunning red rock country. After setting up in a lovely commercial campground (read laundry, WiFi, Cable TV), we did some shopping.

Beautiful red rock formations were everywhere

Not just out in the countryside but views from right in town!

Even from our table in the restaurant!

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Walnut Canyon

Hi All,

Walnut Canyon is one of many preserved ancestral pueban ruins in the area. It had been a long day so we passed up the trail into the canyon with 238 steps to climb out. 

The views from the rim were nice but it was hard to see the structures built under the rock overhangs.

This two-room pueblo was built up on the rim.

It is now late Wednesday afternoon. Back at the campground we see an unusual camp setup.

Home sweet home. The tall narrow tent has a ports-potty and the satellite TV cable leads into the domed tent. Must be a Democrat who didn't want to miss the convention;-).

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Meteor Crater

Hi All,

Just outside Winslow, AZ along old Route 66 is the best preserved meteor crater on earth. The meteor is estimated to have been 150 feet in diameter, striking the earth at 11 miles per SECOND! All this happened about 50,000 years ago. The resulting crater is 3/4 mile across and 500 feet deep. 

The museum and movie were interesting but made our guided tour a bit repetitious. Still, it is an astounding sight.

Here's the biggest piece that's been found. A bit over 1,000 pounds; 92% iron, 7% nickel.

Center of the crater

Even this five image panorama does not do justice to the crater.

This was early afternoon Wednesday.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Sunset Volcano National Monument

Hi All,

As recently as 1,000 years ago the earth breathed fire and raised a mountain of lava and cinder over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. The red and orange cinders give the volcano a sunset look hence the name. 

Trees and shrubs struggle to make a comeback in the shadow of the volcano

This gnarled ponderosa pine lost the struggle but is remarkable looking

Especially this "Horse Head" section

Spatter cones firm when thick glops of lava are ejected from the vent

These pink apache plumes seem to thrive in the nutrient poor volcanic soil

Miles of jagged lava flows surround the area..

All that was Wednesday morning.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone