How Do You Top Off a Day at the Spa?
October 21, 2012 by Diane Berry · Leave a Comment
With a gourmet meal, of course! As a follow up to my recent posts on Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort in New Mexico (see posts from 9/02/2012 and 9/09/2012), I must add that we returned on my birthday to again enjoy “soaking our bones” in their delicious waters as I was given free admittance that [...]
One Crazy Weekend…Part 3: A Labor of Love
September 23, 2012 by Diane Berry · Leave a Comment
The last two posts I have been discussing our Labor Day adventure, summiting Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s highest point, via the long trail; 16 miles round trip. We were near the summit as I left off in the last post, but racing against the clock as we (I) wanted to do so in less than [...]
One Crazy Weekend…Part 2: A Race Against the Clock
September 16, 2012 by Diane Berry · 2 Comments
In my last post, I detailed the beginning of a hike we undertook Labor Day Weekend, to repeat an adventure we had had with our children back in 2005: summiting Wheeler Peak via the long trail, 16 miles round trip. We pick up where we left off–in mid hike. After about an hour of steady [...]
Our Soothing Visit to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
September 9, 2012 by Diane Berry · 3 Comments
A week ago I wrote about a bit of the history of Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa in northern New Mexico. We paid a visit to the springs earlier this month to entertain our luxury-loving daughter before she headed back to college. Surprisingly, our visit to the spa was remarkably inexpensive. We wanted to [...]
A Walk in the Sage…
August 29, 2012 by Diane Berry · 3 Comments
Looking for a hike close to Taos one recent day, we recalled a trailhead we had seen while driving down State Highway 68, heading for Santa Fe, that seemed to be just minutes from our home. We headed out in a southerly direction on 68 and, though it too more like15-20 minutes to reach, we [...]
