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Long-tailed weasel sitting up straight

Long-tailed Weasel!

Posted on October 5, 2016October 17, 2016 by Christina

We had hoped for many years to see a long-tailed weasel on a trail, or at least its tracks. Michael had a brief interaction with a weasel on the Arroyo Verde trail in Ventura while I was at work a few years back, but I had not yet seen one. We always expect to see…

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A selfie of Michael and Christina at the top of Lassen Peak

Lassen Peak – The Travels Finally Begin!

Posted on October 2, 2016October 17, 2016 by Christina

After months of preparation, which seemed to be endless, we marked the start of our travels with a hike to the top of Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park on August 9, 2016. But first, I have to tell you just how hard and long the process was to get to day one of…

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Christina’s Health Story

Posted on September 25, 2016October 17, 2016 by Christina

My travels are not entirely blissful and carefree, like the romantic daydreams I had back when I first got the itch to take a time-out and wander freely. This is real life. There is bliss, and there are challenges. While traveling, I will also be attempting various treatments and dealing with the symptoms of my…

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Michael and Christina in front of Heart of Rocks in Chiricahua NM.

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