Everest Base Camp Hike: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

It’s amazing how the human body can adjust to different climates, landscapes, altitudes and with such grace. A hike that the day before would have left me painfully huffing and puffing for air, this day felt difficult but manageable. Completing the trek to Everest Base Camp takes patience and a willingness to go slow. Our

Sneak Peek of a Sneak Peak

Hiked to Namche bazaar today! We followed a beautiful glacier river most of the way then crossed a crazy-scary suspension bridge. Here is a sneak peek of the views I’m enjoying of the Himalayans. I’ll give a full write up about this section of the trail soon!

Stormy Christmas Drive

Spectacular storm clouds are rolling through this Christmas weekend in Oregon.

Portland City Reflection

Portland’s city lights reflecting in the Willamette River. This photo was taken with my iPhone while on a run along the river bank trails.

Summer at Willamette Valley Vineyards

This past weekend, I attended the Wine Blogger’s Conference in Portland, Oregon. As part of a wine excursion, I visited Willamette Valley Vineyards just south of Salem and snapped this photo as the sun was just beginning to set.  For more about the wine conference, check out my wine blog: Oregon Winette.    

The Road to Seward

Heading southeast out of Anchorage along the shoreline, the road twists and turns following highway 1. This is the road to Seward. Highlighted by mountains jettisoning from glistening glacier carved inlet known as Turnagain Arm and lush marsh lands, this scenic drive is a beauty to remember.

My Nephew's First Flight

My nephew checking out the high-flying views on his first plane trip to Wyoming. I am out in the great west countryside this weekend to celebrate my Grandmother’s 80th Birthday with family. More photos to come!

Washed by the Water

Need a little pick me up? How about this song by Need to Breathe, “Washed by the Water.” Enjoy! Photo from my Summer 2010 Road trip to Wyoming. A sudden rain storm greeted us as we rolled into Jackson.

Wildflower Fields at Mount Pisgah

“There is pleasure in the pathless woods; There is rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more.” -Lord Byron Wander the weaving trials at Mount Pisgah just a few miles south of Eugene, Oregon

Laying in the Grass

Awww….spring time is here! This means I’ll be spending lots of time with this green view.