Author Archives: Elizabeth Foley

As we put in a long travel day to Tucson, this is a good time to answer questions. I mean, it is not like we have a large audience but some of you have asked some questions: Have you bought a lot of stuff? Other than food, gas and a bottle of wine from theContinue reading “Frequently Asked Questions”

As I sit by the roaring chiminea in my robe, post hot tub, with the stars above me in the lovely private area of this tiny old house, one thing comes to mind: Hell to the YES! We had a lot of time before check in to drive and walk around Santa Fe and weContinue reading “We Love Santa Fe”

Yep, that’s Amarillo! Happy to be in Texas even for a night and even in the Panhandle. It’s closer to Sante Fe and AZ and California of course. And they don’t worry too much about COVID here either! But I am getting ahead of myself. We had another sunny drive today after exciting lightening lastContinue reading “The Yellow Rose of Texas”

Friends! Spotty internet so hopefully can download some pictures. What can I say about rural Oklahoma? They do not have COVID it seems because no masks or social distancing anywhere. Lucky. They have a lot of churches that look like they had other lives—gas stations, hotels, schools. There must be a church for every 5Continue reading “OK Oklahoma”

Windy! That’s who–oh yes, you can thank me for the ear-worm Boomers. That describes the conditions we drove through today. Very windy–no wonder this is tornado country–so slower going and hat’s off to Mike– again. Also, who knew there was an Arkansas Derby? And it was this weekend? As in a lot of people pouringContinue reading “Who’s Peeking Out from under the Stairway?”

Nashville does not disappoint! The scent of barbecue and construction is in the air. Of course our rental is chock a block with shot and beer glasses, but quite lovely. What a beautiful city. Glad to have two nights here before we roll into Hot Springs, AR tomorrow (399 miles). We are staying in Salemtown,Continue reading “The Music City Is Booming”

Another gorgeous day! We spent the morning at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. We saw some cool sculptures in the garden, like the one below. It is a wonderful place, dog friendly, with hiking trails and of course lots of plants. After a short hike we had a yummy breakfast there, cooked in theContinue reading “On the Road Again”

This familiar airplane warning keeps bouncing around in my head for two reasons: I keep getting bonked in the head when I open the overhead bins and we have shifted our itinerary. Say what, three days in?! We awoke with the sun rising over the vineyard and the Alleghany Mountains (VA) in the background. WeContinue reading “Warning: Contents May Have Shifted”

As we climbed Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park, we listened to the Sound of Music (original Broadway score please!). It was a perfect Easter Sunday experience–glorious nature, sunshine and reaching 70 degrees. We were not alone but the park is large enough and the drive long enough–over 100 miles–to find plenty of uncrowded overlooks.Continue reading “The Hills Are Alive!”

Oh what fun! Nick and Jamie have a great new house, yard, neighborhood and they have done an amazing job in just three weeks. So comfortable and moved in! What a joy to see our son and his wife, our new daughter, in their element. The four dogs got along well, providing lots of laughs.Continue reading “A Most Excellent First Stop”