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Posted by kate in points on a map on 05 15th, 2009 | 3 Comments

We didn’t really take any pictures in Taos, but took several on the scenic drive to Taos, around Taos, and leaving Taos. It is a very scenic area of New Mexico and we thoroughly enjoyed the driving. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 05 1st, 2009 | 1 Comment

Cadillac Ranch outside of Amarillo, Texas

Cadillac Ranch is modern art. That is really the best way to describe it. There are ten cars (Cadillacs) that have been partially buried in the middle of a field outside of Amarillo, Texas. The cars are constantly changing as painting them, spray painting them, and writing on them appears to be the norm....

Posted by kate in points on a map on 04 30th, 2009 | No Comments

Oklahoma City Memorial

I had seen pictures of the OKC Memorial honoring those who died during the bomb blast on April 19, 1995; however, the pictures do not do the memorial justice for the emotions captured walking around the grounds. The two ends have large gateways one with 9:01 on it and the other with 9:03. This is to...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 04 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Brett and I decided that if we were going to be driving US 44 through Missouri within such close proximity to Arkansas that we should take a detour South and go visit. We made it into Arkansas on Day #10 of our trip. We enjoyed the drive quite a bit. We had decided upon visiting the town of Eureka Springs...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 04 28th, 2009 | No Comments

Lafayette Square in St. Louis, Missouri

View the slideshow: Lafayette Square located in Saint Louis, Missouri was a real surprise. Brett had read about some old Victorian homes surrounding a central park and we decided to go and investigate while we were in St. Louis (especially when the Cardinals afternoon game was really an evening game...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 04 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Chicago, IL

We spent a very gorgeous Saturday exploring Chicago. We have both been here numerous times, so we didn’t feel the need to stay for super long. We were delighted for the Buckingham Fountain to be running – on all of our previous visits it had been shut down for the season. I was overjoyed...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 04 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Lake Michigan

The memories that I have of Lake Michigan are relatively few. I remember one camping vacation with my mom’s side of the family when I was in middle school. I remember a family vacation to Chicago with my mom, dad & sister during a very chilly spring break in high school. And I recall a few...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 04 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Garfield Park’s Flowers

Nestled just South of downtown Indianapolis lies Garfield Park. This city park includes not only the standard grassy areas, ball diamonds, tennis courts and playground equipment but also an amphitheater, city pool with water slide, and (my favorite) sunken gardens, conservatory and a kid’s garden....

Posted by kate in points on a map on 02 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Boston, Massachusetts

Whenever we are on the East coast, Brett and I try to swing through Boston. We visited the East for Christmas and New Years so that we could see Brett’s family before we started our big adventure. We were planning at the time to hop on a sailboat and cruise the high seas for a few years, so the...

Posted by kate in points on a map on 01 10th, 2009 | No Comments

Exeter, Rhode Island

Exeter, Rhode Island holds a special place in my heart. It is the location where Brett and I first met during the summer of 2002. I had no idea what to expect when I arrived at camp on that rainy June night. But it turned out to be an amazing summer full of unforgettable memories and a group of fantastic...

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