Category Archives: Southwest 09-10/2023

Country in the City

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Matthew Williams

We woke up Thursday still having no fixed plans for the day except that wherever we went, it would be by car. We’d already walked between 16.5 and 17 miles over hilly terrain in two days! The first order of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to AVL!

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Matthew Williams

Who knew that AVL is the abbreviation for Asheville? Mark I arrived in Asheville, NC this afternoon—our first trip in  what seems like ages. We’re staying downtown in the Aloft hotel. It’s trendy and cool, but it’s showing some age … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in Rinconada Canyon

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Matthew Williams

I’m sitting in the Austin airport drafting my final entry for this trip while we wait for our flight home. The trip has been great, but it’ll be good to get back home to a routine and to see Elvis … Continue reading →

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Art on the Ground. Art in the Sky.

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Matthew Williams

As I mentioned previously, Kevin, Jeff, and I ate breakfast at The Pantry yesterday. We’re all four going back today before we get on the road back to Albuquerque. I’m craving doughnuts, though, so I thought I’d get a couple … Continue reading →

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If I Were a Rich Man

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Matthew Williams

Yesterday started out with a bang. I was reaching back with my razor to clean up my neckline, and I caught the top of my right ear with the razor. Damn, do ears bleed. I skipped breakfast out with the … Continue reading →

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Say It Like You Live in Ohio

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Matthew Williams

So yesterday…. I felt much better Monday morning. Mark and I took it easy, though. We had breakfast at Range Café, a large diner not far from our VRBO. I was impressed with their branding. (I know, “whatever.”But it was … Continue reading →

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Is That a Rug?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Matthew Williams

It’s Monday. We just arrived in Santa Fe. After lunch yesterday, Mark and I took a bit of a nap. My feet were killing me—that happens a lot more as I get older—and I was fighting a headache—also an increasingly … Continue reading →

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Hello Flagstaff!

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Matthew Williams

This will be the last post for this trip. Our two days in Flagstaff have been enjoyable, but how many pictures of a moderately sized college twon does anyone really want to see? During our last night at the North … Continue reading →

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Morning on the Trails

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Matthew Williams

Apologies for posting this entry late. The cell service on the North Rim is weak, and the wi-if, which isn’t much better, is only available at the general store a mile from our cabin. Uploading photos was painful. The boys … Continue reading →

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We’re on the Road to the North Rim

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Matthew Williams

Apologies for posting this entry late. The cell service on the North Rim is weak, and the wi-if, which isn’t much better, is only available at the general store a mile from our cabin. Uploading photos was painful. Today is … Continue reading →

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