Traveling Wingo

We traveled with Cosmos - an escorted motorcoach tour company ( and one we work for in full disclosure )- for a quick 10-day introduction to central Europe's most visited cities.  These included Munich, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Salzburg.  We were greeted with rain and chilly temps for most of the trip but still managed to get around and take some photos.  The tour was a great way to learn the history of each city and get orientated so that you could explore on your own during the perfectly arranged amount of free time.  Our group was made up of people from 10 different countries which was also a blessing as we not only got to discover these new places through our own eyes but through the eyes of so many others.  It was a fantastic way to see and learn about western culture that differs from our own in North America.  We also arranged time both prior and after the tour on our town in Iceland and Germany so we could spend a bit more time living li...

September 2-5, 2016 - Northwest Colorado Jumping with excitement in the last hours of work before the long holiday weekend, we count the minutes before we can hit the open road and leave the city.  Research has shown that this little visited part of the state within the far reaches of Northwestern Colorado would prove to be an exciting place to recenter ourselves in mother nature.  Only 3-4 hours away from Denver or a short 1-2 hours from Steamboat Springs, the Northwestern portion of Colorado quickly fades into isolation of rolling hills dotted with hidden canyons, sagebrush, and big blue skies.  We spent three days in the region with a desire to return as quickly as possible before the last days of summer are behind us.  Here are a few photos that we snapped along the way... ________________________________________________________________________ Stress and life behind us as we leave paved roads and into Dinosaur National Monument Sunrise ov...

Tomorrow I depart for Craig, Colorado for my first visit.  A small town located in the northwestern region of the state between Steamboat Springs and Dinosaur National Monument near the Utah border.  Basic research has highlighted this town is not only bathed in cowboy and outlaw folklore but also offers the outdoor adventurist, archaeologist, and geologist points of interest.  From the Yampa Valley Trail that travels 100 miles into the desert, the largest heard of wild horses in Colorado, to a mapped journey that claims to travel 65 million years in 65 miles it seems that Craig will be a perfect destination for the Traveling Wingo.  If anyone knows of local spots (trails, restaurants, must-see sites, etc.) please leave a comment below and I'll check them out.  Otherwise, safe travels this long weekend to all my adventure bohemians! 

The following is just a small smattering of my travels but will give you an idea of what type of adventures are to be had in the future. We bought an older used camper and made some enhancements to make it better suit our needs.  This home away from home is equipped with a lift and solar panels to allow us to get deep into the back-country. The bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado         14,308 ft. Uncompahgre Peak to be summited -  San Juan Mountains, Colorado San Francisco, CA      Near the San Rafael swell, Utah and Colorado border Lakeside Chicago View, IL     Moose near Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Polar Bear near Churchill, Manitoba  Mission in San Antonio, TX Window art? in San Francisco, CA Ruins near the Bookcliffs near the Utah and Colorado border **Please note that I am not a professional photographer or writer and have...