Friday, July 18, 2025
Hell’s Canyon Rafting
Though keeping sand at bay proved a futile battle, the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors more than made up for it. Our eight river guides from Hells Canyon Raft were an amazing team, taking care of our every need. Whipping up delectable meals that satisfied every craving. From cowboy coffee, to baked Brie, to grilled pork tenderloin perfection, every bite was a testament to their culinary prowess. Like a well-oiled machine, they set up camp each afternoon and broke camp each morning, loading and unloading everything onto the supply raft. Sounds easy, but try managing 10 tents, 20 tent pads, 20 chairs, 2 groover tents, 10 tables, 20 dry bags, propane camp stove and grill, water coolers, pots, pans, and dishes, ice chest, plus all the grub we devoured on the trip. Quite the operation! Plus every camp site was left in the pristine condition we found it. Discussions with guide Haley revealed a wisdom beyond her years, born from navigating the river's unpredictability, dealing with people, and ensuring our safety. As I gazed up at the starry expanse on two unforgettable nights, a deep sense of inner peace washed over me, unshackled by the burdens of news and technology. The trip exceeded my wildest expectations. The challenge…..five days of breathtaking beauty while navigating 82 miles of the Snake River checked off my bucket list.
Friday, July 4, 2025
The 4th in Port A
Monday, June 16, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
572 Miles to Big Bend, TX
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Our Little Gem!
Aruba has always been a favorite of ours, and a trip back to Sunset Beach Studios is always exciting. We had the big middle, front room for this trip….which has a really nice kitchen. We checked in, unpacked, and crashed after a long day of travel with American Airlines. The next day we took it easy, relaxed and I made a big Pasta Salad for the party after sunset. All the guest were invited to a celebration of Eef’s birthday and meal in the garden after watching sunset. It was a beautiful evening and we enjoyed dinner under the stars.
Our days were filled with early morning walks, pool and hot tub time, snorkeling, and visiting with other guest. No visit would be complete without a trip down to Baby Beach to checkout the progress of the Secrets Resort. Of course lunch that day was at Zeerovers.…fresh shrimp and french fries.
As a belated Anniversary celebration we had dinner at sunset on the beach at Barefoot’s Restaurant. The food was delicious and we toasted our 17 years of marriage with a glass of champagne.
For our final dinner we went to Smoky Joe’s for some finger licking good ribs. We ate early, finished packing, and enjoyed a final visit with JP and Eef.
We always enjoy our stay and this trip was no different. Just sad to see all the development on Aruba……increasing tourism. At least our little resort is still out of main tourist area….for how long I don’t know! But money is the name of the game and it looks like increasing tourism is the plan.