Author: Skye
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A California stopover
Flexibility while traveling is paramount; this is something I’ve already come to learn. My South America travel plans, initially, were going to start in Ecuador, which, being the northernmost country on my list, and coming from the States, made sense. The cheapest way I found to get down to South America was to travel from…
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Farewell High Lonesome
I’ve spent five years here, in this high dusty desert, almost to the day. I have, effectively, spent this time in a self-made hermitage. Two of these years were pandemic years, which was apparently declared over in 2023, though it felt more like a fizzle-out than a clear endpoint. I remember joking with a friend…
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Cooked on the Tarmac – my recent three-day non-trip to California
The blog this month is not what I expected or wanted it to be. At the end of September, I was supposed to be on the Central Coast of California, back in my old stomping grounds, attending the Central Coast Writers’ Conference. Instead, I spent three days stuck at the Phoenix Airport. What was meant…
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Trip report: A coastal cool down
I hate summer. Well, to be fair, I hate overheating. Being redheaded, meaning built for long, cold winters and not UV exposure or heat tolerance, combined with having an absurd amount of muscle mass despite being fairly sedentary, encased squishily in a layer of fat, makes for a deadly combination. I think it could actually…
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Paintings, pics, and thoughts from Provence
At the top of a small hill in rural Provence sits La Maison de Beaumont, a centuries-old building that has served many roles: once a noble residence, later a school and city hall, and now an arts residency. I spent a few weeks there recently, living, working, and observing village life from a quiet corner…
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Trip report: New Places, New Plans – A First-Time Leap Abroad
From Jet Lag to Job Plans: My First Euro Trip (And What’s Next) I can’t believe it took me 37 years to finally visit Europe — but I did it! This April, I “hopped the pond” and touched down in the South of France, grateful for the three years of high school French I barely…
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Dip trip to Truth or Consequences – a weird and wonderful hot springs oasis
It’s still winter, despite what the budding blooms on the trees may tell you! (I say, bah humbug—haha. I’m a fall and winter girly.) Although early spring gives me the same kind of feeling as the “Sunday scaries,” it’s still an amazing time to travel. So I’ve been enjoying one last hurrah around my corner…
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Exploring Arizona’s “Second Grand Canyon” on the Verde Canyon Railroad
Did you know that Arizona has a “second Grand Canyon”—one that can only be seen by train? I didn’t either! So when I discovered the Verde Canyon Railroad during trip research, I knew my friend Sarah and I had to experience it on our last trip to Sedona and the surrounding area. A perfect mix…
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