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Yosemite in the snow – a 2 day explore

Yosemite from Tunnel view

Half Dome in Yosemite. Taken from Mirror Lake. It’s New Year in the UK and as usual we haven’t had a very “Christmassy” looking festive period…i.e. no snow.  So for all those lovers of the white stuff who have little… Continue Reading…


Death Valley – a 2-day explore

Sand dunes in Death Valley

So, Death Valley.  As ever I did little research before arriving (Jackie is the researcher of the team).  I knew it would be arid, dry and hot.  Yep, that’s about it.   A few Death Valley facts Death Valley is… Continue Reading…


Ballard Breweries – Beer Heaven in Seattle

Obec Brewery - Seattle

On a recent house-sit in Seattle we were told about an area in East Ballard where you can easily walk, or later on, stumble from brewery to brewery.  We managed to visit 6 different breweries each of which offers different… Continue Reading…


Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake – Lake Tahoe Hikes

Marlette Lake

Why hike to Marlette Lake when we have lake Tahoe?  Well, it’s like this; Lake Tahoe is stunning, but also rather large with a huge area around that is great for hiking (and apparently some great ski areas).  Our first… Continue Reading…


Bourbon, Betting and Beers – a weekend in Kentucky.

Jim Beam bourbon distillery Kentucky

We’ve all heard of Kentucky, but what’s actually there?  The Kentucky Derby, Good ol’ southern food….and bourbon.  We went for the bourbon (of course), but also discovered that Louisville in Kentucky is a bit of a hot-spot for craft beer… Continue Reading…