The United States is where we call home for most of the year. We have lived here since 1998 but we are still constantly amazed by the wealth of natural beauty everywhere we go – especially in our home state of California.
Rooftop Pizzeria, Water Street, Santa Fe
Rooftop Pizzeria, Santa FeRooftop Pizzeria, Santa Fe
Our second night in Santa Fe we ate at a great pizza place, Rooftop Pizzeria, on Water Street, across from the plaza. We ordered Pizza #7, which came with roasted whole cloves of garlic, artichokes, zucchini, squash, and Kalamata (b
Continue Reading →Days Inn, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Days Inn, Cerrillos Road, Santa FeDays Inn, Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe
While in Santa Fe, we stayed at the Days Inn. When we first started to look for a hotel we checked out all the ones right near the plaza, thinking it would be easier to be able to walk everywhere instead of needing
Continue Reading →Mu Du Noodles, Santa Fe, NM – fabulous restaurant!
Mu Du Noodles Restaurant, Santa Fe, NMMu Du Noodles Restaurant, Santa Fe, NM
Our first night in Santa Fe we ate at Mu Du Noodles. It was recommended in our Lonely Planet Guidebook.…
Continue Reading →Visiting the Grand Canyon (South Rim) and the Pizza Factory, Williams, AZ
Grand Canyon South RimGrand Canyon South Rim
Visiting the south rim of the Grand Canyon with an infant was very easy. The rim trail is mostly a handicap accessible trail, with lots of shady benches (logs) and views right from the concrete path.…
Continue Reading →Driving from Barstow, CA to Williams, AZ (Grand Canyon) with a stop at the High Sierra Oasis
High Sierra Oasis - the gas station that saved us!High Sierra Oasis - the gas station that saved us!Today we headed from Barstow, CA to Williams, AZ. On the way we stopped at the High Sierra Oasis for gas.…
Continue Reading →Cruiser’s Cafe 66 Bar and Grill and the Holiday Inn, Williams, CA (close to Grand Canyon)
Cruiser's 66 Cafe, Williams, CaCruiser's 66 Cafe, Williams, Ca
Williams is a convenient stopping point for visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s about an hour away, and has a cute small downtown area with lots of souvenir shops.…
Continue Reading →Barstow, CA: Econolodge Motel, ICF Restaurant
The room at the EconolodgeThe room at the Econolodge
Today we drove to Barstow, CA, which is about 100 miles (160 km) northeast of L.A. It’s on the way to Williams, AZ, which provides convenient access to the Grand Canyon.…
Continue Reading →Suggestions for a road trip to New Mexico
So we’re headed to Arizona and New Mexico next week for our first road trip with baby. We’re planning on seeing the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Santa Fe and Taos – and maybe Albuquerque.…
Continue Reading →Wine Tasting on Father’s Day – Armida and Everett Ridge
Father’s Day weekend we went to Armida to pick up a “shipment” we’d missed because it was ready right when we were having the baby. Ian did a little wine tasting (hey – we were there – why not?) and then we headed out on to their fabulous deck to h
Continue Reading →