We've toured by Car, Boat, Plane and now by Train (Part 2)

Looking across to Canada

Sheraton on the Falls

View of park and Falls from our room

Falls from our room

Small rainbow created in the mist from the Falls

The "Maid of the Mist" gives you a close-up experience with the Falls

Approaching the base on the "Maid of the Mist"

Cases of disposable raincoats issued as you board the boat

Lots of water blowing across the roadway from the Falls

First Stop- Houston, Next Stop -Sedona,AZ (Part 1)

It's that time of year.  We were in Houston for two days for Rodney's fourth annual follow-up on his neck surgery.

We then flew to Phoenix and drove up to the Red Rock Mountains of Sedona for a week of relaxing and sightseeing. 

As we usually do, we tried to see and explore as much of the landscape as possible.  We also dig into the local culture, it's always interesting how others' lives are different from our own.

We visited Jerome, a mountain side mining town that was booming until the 30's when the mining stopped.  Now a ghost town except for the tourist, who come to see what is not there any longer.  We explored north through Flagstaff, to the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert and back to Sedona.

We also went offroading with the popular Pink Jeep Tours (www.pinkjeep.com) and on our last day we spent some time enjoying the cool 64 degree water of Oak Creek rushing through Slide Rock State Park.

The old mansions of Galveston withstood "Ike" in 2008. 

We were there 2 days before his arrival.

Giant Cactuses near Phoenix

Our condo at "Sedona Summit", typical area architecture

View from our patio

"Chapel of the Holy Cross" is built into the landscape in Sedona

One of Sedona's many shopping areas

White stones piled in the shape of J, makes Jerome visible from miles away.

First Stop-Houston, Next stop-Sedona, AZ (Part 2)

Grand Canyon views from the South Rim

Close up of the Canyon floor.

The floor can be 30 degrees warmer than the rim.

"Snoopy Rock", lying on his back

"People Waiting in Line"

View from the Rim, above Sedona

Living on the Edge with the Pink Jeep Tour

Been there, Done that

Slide Rock State Park

Oak Creek carved its' way through the red sandstone.

Second Annual Family Vacation

Abi and Logan took their parents and grandparents to the Orlando area this year. We stayed at a favorite resort, Sheratan's Vistana Resort. The sprawling resort is pretty much self-contained. It has everything required for a great stay, including seven pools.

Abi and Logan enjoyed playing together, swimming and of course Disney World. Logan gave Mickey and Minnie "high-fives", while Abi kissed them on the nose!

Abi at 20 months is making 2 and 3 word sentences and is beginning to swim underwater. Logan at 15 months is saying words and is trying to push, pull or drive anything with wheels or a steering wheel!

"Don't worry Logan, I'll show you the way"

"Somebody hand me my shades-please"

"Abi has the Fountain Island all to herself"

"Some things are just harder to drive"

"Gigi's hat fits me!"

"Push-we're ready for this!"

"After dinner at Downtown Disney"

"Hey, the view from up here is great!"

Where does this boat take us?-"It's a Small World!"

"Too much Disney-asleep on the monorail"

"Can you pick out Mickey and Minnie?"

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem......

After the winter-weather Montana trip, we were looking for a trip destination with a preview of summer weather. Something like 80 degree highs with 70 degree lows. What better than the southern most city in the U.S., Key West?
We started our island hopping trip with an overnight visit with Abi. Then we flew from Savannah to Ft. Lauderdale. We drove from there with overnight stops in Islamorada,Key West, Key Largo and back in Ft. Lauderdale. After our return flight to Savannah, we drove for an overnight visit with Logan before returning home.
Be sure to check out Allegiant Airline. We enjoyed our first flight at $30.00 round trip, plus a few fees.

"Headed South"

"Decisions, Decisions"

"You know you're at the end of the road"

"Sunset from Mallory Square"

"A one-man band, one of the many entertainers that come out at sunset on Mallory Square in Key West"

"A Peaceful beach on Islamorada"

"Lazy Daz restaurant was a good place to sit and enjoy the view"

"Lobster Traps at rest till season opening in August"

"We saw lots of sea life at Molasses Reef"

"Lots of Divers and Snorklers at the Reef"

"These fishermen didn't reel fast enough to avoid the sharks"

"Logan showing off his teeth"

"We can always get a cute smile from Abi"