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Exploring Buffalo Wyoming and Sheridan Wyoming
Sunrise in Buffalo Wyoming With the snowcapped peaks of the Bighorn Mountain range ( BighornMountains.Com - About the Bighorns ) as a seeming impenetrable barrier to the west, we drove north-by-northwest from Greeley, Colorado to Buffalo, Wyoming ( Buffalo, Wyoming - Wikipedia ). With Buffalo Wyoming as our homebase, we intend to travel west across the Cloud Peak Highway ( Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway ) to Ten Sleep ( Ten Sleep, Wyoming - Wikipedia ) on the first day. On

Grant
2 days ago6 min read


Love, Adventure, and New Beginnings: A Guide for Senior Couples Building a Life Together
Image via Pexels Article by Bella Wilkinson at House Rich ( HouseRich.biz ) Finding love later in life can feel like rediscovering a long-lost melody — familiar yet beautifully renewed. Many senior couples are now choosing not only to marry but to build purposeful, adventurous lives together that combine companionship, curiosity, and shared growth. Whether that means traveling to dream destinations, volunteering abroad, or even starting a business together, love after 60 is
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Oct 164 min read


Cebolla Creek and Lake City Colorado
Cebolla Creek looking south The week before the Labor Day holiday, Jeff and I decided to take our dogs on a shorter road trip, to visit...

Grant
Sep 267 min read


Part 2 of Statues, Skylines & Slices: Touring New York City with My Daughters
Day 2 continued – A Downtown Walk-Around Statue of Liberty & One World Trade Center The ferry ride and views and tours of the Statue of...

Grant
Jul 296 min read


Statues, Skylines & Slices: Touring New York City with My Daughters…. Part 1
Intro: Why New York City and Why Now? Early Summer of 2024, my younger daughter, Taylor, decided she was going to move to New York City....

Grant
Jul 287 min read


The Beaches of Galveston Texas & Must See Attractions
Although the 1400+ mile trip from Colorado to Galveston ( GALVESTON.COM : Official Website of Galveston Island, Texas Tourism & Marketing...

Grant
Jul 27 min read


Road Trip to the Beaches of Galveston Texas
Trip Planning Not since my senior year of college, have I taken a multi-day road trip as part of a vacation. At that time, a few...

Grant
Jun 307 min read


Harley, My rescue dog had TPLO surgery for dogs…. So, it has been a while since my last post…
As we end 2024 and look forward to 2025, I feel I owe an explanation regarding my absence from blog postings and photos... Harley my...

Grant
Dec 30, 20246 min read


What to Do in Madrid Spain for 3 Days?
The last destination of my 2024 Europe Trip.... Palacio de Cibeles Madrid Spain .... the beautiful city of Madrid Spain ( Madrid -...

Grant
Aug 27, 20248 min read


From the Home of Paella to Malaga Spain the Capitol of the Costa del Sol
Ayuntamiento de Malaga: the city hall in Malaga Spain I loved Malaga Spain ( Málaga - Wikipedia ), maybe more so than Valencia. Malaga is...

Grant
Aug 19, 20247 min read


Solo again and on to Visiting Valencia Spain, the home of Paella
Playa del Cabanyal beach in Valencia Spain I have been looking forward to visiting Valencia Spain ( Valencia - Wikipedia ) for some time...

Grant
Aug 5, 20248 min read


Time in Barcelona Spain Exploring Barcelona Architecture and Sights with Taylor, again
So, after a wonderful trip with my daughters up the west coast of Italy (see the previous blogs at: My Lifestyle Blog | Wanderlust Encounters ), my daughter Erin left Milan and went to London to visit friends and get reacquainted with London – a favorite destination for all of us. My daughter Taylor and I left Milan and took a flight to spend some time in Barcelona Spain to explore Barcelona architecture and sights. Taylor wanted to reconnect with her host family (Emma and Xa

Grant
Aug 1, 20247 min read


Discovering Things to Do in Deadwood South Dakota – It’s Not Just Gambling
Deadwood South Dakota Old Town Main Street Ever since I watched the HBO series Deadwood ( Deadwood (TV series) - Wikipedia ) from 2004...

Grant
Jul 30, 20246 min read


Father and Daughters Traveling Up the Italian Coast – Part 2: Genoa and Milan
Pasta seafood dish for supper in Genoa Italy Arriving in Genoa ( Genoa - Wikipedia ), we walked from the train station to our AirBnB...

Grant
Jul 18, 20247 min read


Father and Daughters Traveling Up the Italian Coast – Part 1: Naples to Forli del Sannio to Pisa
Daughters in front of yachts in Portofino harbor I am a lucky guy and very blessed, thanking God every day for my family, friends, and...

Grant
Jul 15, 20246 min read


The Wonder and Solemn Feeling of Pompeii and Herculaneum
It’s my third day in Naples and I am off to meet the tour group for a tour that I have been excited about for months. I have a short walk...

Grant
Jul 9, 20246 min read


Four Solo Days in Naples Italy
Like countless others throughout history, the famous and the commoners, like me, who visited Naples Italy ( Naples | Italy, History, Map,...

Grant
Jul 5, 20248 min read


Things To Do In Iceland – Called the Land of Fire and Ice
What an incredible land! Often called the land of fire and ice. So many things to do in Iceland! So many things to see! You experience...

Grant
Jul 2, 20245 min read


So, where are the Blogs and Pictures?
Well after a 30-day trip to three different European countries, visiting 12 different cities, and taking over 20 different scheduled...

Grant
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Unforgettable Wanderlust Encounters for the Active Traveler
In the age of digital maps and travel apps, the thrill of a spontaneous adventure can feel like a thing of the past. But for the blog...

Grant
Apr 29, 20244 min read
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