Destinations
Climbing Mt Sinai Egypt
Mt Sinai and Bedouin camps in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt This post's initiation came about when I asked my oldest daughter Elaine what I should write about next. Her answer, "Climbing Mt Sinai," immediately prompted a happy conversation and reminiscence about an...
Leadville Colorado an Attitude with Altitude
Downtown Leadville, Colorado Photo by Danette Ulrich Leadville's History A special nod: Recently, this high-elevation mountain town was named on USA TODAY's 2020 10Best Historic Small Town list. We are offering a two day class for graduate credit through...
Children of Myanmar
The well being of children in Myanmar is at risk. They often do not have clean water, good health care, access to education and are subject to child
Colorado Stargazing at Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument Dinosaur National Monument borders Colorado and Utah in the northwest corner of Colorado and Northeast corner of Utah. Most of the canyon country area lies in Colorado. About 25% of the park, including the quarry area, is in Utah. In...
Crossing Roads in Other Cultures
Why did the chicken cross the road? Why did the chicken cross the road, riddle? The answer, "To get to the other side," is probably accurate, and it's most widely accepted. However, not very funny and sometimes difficult to do like crossing roads in other cultures...
Colorado Train Trips
Georgtown Loop Railway A train car on the summit of Pikes Peak Georgetown Loop Railway Georgetown Loop Cumbres Toltec Train The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad...