Scottsdale Old Town, MIM and Cemetary

A ‘night out in Old Town’ Scottsdale started with a drive in evening traffic, passing through wealthy shopping areas, outdoor restaurants brimming with people, and warnings of the changes of Covid. “Face masks that cover your nose and mouth are currently mandatory in all public places in Scottsdale.” As the website says, “shopping in Old Continue reading Scottsdale Old Town, MIM and Cemetary

Perfect and Complete Trail

Seven Bridges Trail in Colorado Springs is located high up in Cheyenne Canyon,  and represents ‘perfection and completion’ to me.  Colorado perfection.  Red Rocks. Green Pine trees. Lime green Aspens.  Blue Columbine flowers. Flowing Streams.  No bugs. Cold, Clear Snow Melt.  Rocks and huge boulders.  Cerulean Blue Sky. Cool temperatures in the morning and hot afternoon.  Moderate hiking difficulty for 3.7 miles climbing Continue reading Perfect and Complete Trail

AGRITOURISM – Truffle Farm

The ridge between northern and southern Umbrian forests grows the magical black truffles famous in many Italian dishes.   On our hike to the ‘ecotourism’ Bartoli Farm, it begins to rain as fog rolls in and covers the mountains with mist. ( Patrico sul Monteluco,  agriturismobartoli@yahoo.it) The farm is a working farm and is available for dining tourists and Continue reading AGRITOURISM – Truffle Farm