Veronica James's Blog, page 97
July 26, 2023
Five Tips for Capturing the Perfect Smoky Mountains Sunrise
The majestic Smoky Mountains, a range that stretches along the Tennessee–North Carolina border in the southeastern United States – are part of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain, famous for its captivating natural beauty and biodiversity.
However, the real allure of the Smoky Mountains is revealed during the first light of the day, as the sun peeks over the horizon, … Continue reading "Five Tips for Capturing the Perfect Smoky Mountains Sunrise"
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July 18, 2023
Marfa Lights, Fact or Fiction?
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We ventured deep in the heart of Texas with an eye on viewing the legendary Marfa Lights, hoping to see the mysterious ghost lights from the official viewing area built by... CONTINUE READING >>
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July 7, 2023
Introducing Baby BAMF! Or How We Drove Our RV on a Racetrack
We have a new RV! What better way to break him in than on a race track, right?
Race alongside your GypsyNesters as David puts our new (even more downsized) motorhome through the paces - and get a peek inside of our new home!.. CONTINUE READING >>
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July 5, 2023
Get a Gettysburg Getaway
We steeped ourselves in history!
It may not have been four score and seven years ago, but it has been quite a while since we visited Gettysburg with our three young children in tow, so we were more than ready to refresh our memories with a return getaway.
The history is timeless, that part has not changed, but there are certainly plenty of reasons for another visit, first and foremost... CONTINUE READING >>
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June 28, 2023
An Offshore Adventure to California’s Channel Islands
I am a rock, I am an island. Paul Simon could have been describing Anacapa, just off the California coast. We don’t think he was, but it is a practically perfect fit.
On clear days we have been able to spot the rocky outcrop poking out of the Pacific... CONTINUE READING >>
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June 5, 2023
Seeking Stonehenge Somewhere in Time
The famous ring of rocks has eluded me ever since I realized that I had missed an easy opportunity to see it on a visit to London back in 1987.
From that moment on I was motivated to make it to the mythical monument... CONTINUE READING >>
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May 30, 2023
Costa Rican Jungle Bike Ride
While investigating the incredible creatures of the Costa Rican night at the Parador Resort our guide, Danny, asked if we would be interested in taking a bicycle tour through the jungle the next day.
He didn’t have to ask twice... CONTINUE READING >>
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May 23, 2023
Sprucing Things Up with Spruce Tips
Like the sailors back in the olden days, we must always remain vigilant in our concern for the dreaded disease scurvy, brought on by a lack of vitamin C. Sure, we could just stop in at a grocery store and buy a couple of oranges, but what fun is that?
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May 15, 2023
Ewok-ing Through the Redwood Forest
Let's take a look back at our visit to one of the locations where the movie Star Wars was shot, Jedediah Smith State Park in Northern California...
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April 28, 2023
Praise for Going Gypsy – and our (loss of) Words of Gratitude
We are enormously thankful to everyone who has read our book and especially those who chose to share their thoughts. Why not join in the fun?
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