travel
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Exploring Castro Marim, Tavira & Armona Island: A Day in Eastern Algarve
It was supposed to be raining today… Yuck. We had decided since the weather wasn’t going to be stellar, we would drive almost to Spain and check out some salt flats where there might be flamingos. I can’t believe I… Continue reading
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Exploring Olhão and Sailing Through Ria Formosa
This morning, we were moving on to Olhão. On our way, we had decided to go find this less popular hike than the more popular Seven Hanging Valleys Trail called the (I can’t remember now, I’ll have to find it).… Continue reading
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Exploring the Algarve: Benagil Sea Caves & the Cliffs of Ponta da Piedade
Yay, sunrise on the ocean day! We got up pretty early – we had to be in Carvoeiro by 6:00 am, and it was about a half hour away – and met our kayak tour group in the most random… Continue reading
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From Quiet Canals to the Edge of the Atlantic: Our Journey Down to Lisbon
Today is the day we drive to Lisbon! We tried to get up at a reasonable hour this morning… And we managed. We were on the road before 8:00 am. Our first stop was Aveiro, known as the “Venice of… Continue reading
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Where Portugal Began: Exploring the Ancient Cities and Wild Mountains of the North
We got up not horribly early, grabbed breakfast, and headed out the door for Braga and the area around there. First up on our list was the Bom de Jesus, which featured this super cool staircase… Driving there wasn’t too… Continue reading
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Porto: Between the River and the Atlantic
We’re leaving for Portugal today! So of course I thought it would be a good idea to get up at 3:45 and go run a half with my friends before leaving. Hmmm. I’m still not exactly sure it was a… Continue reading
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The Ultimate Guide to Creede, Colorado: Rail Bikes, River Floats, and Volcanic Spires
Somehow, I managed to get all my shit together given how recently I was given Sunday off – Wade managed to work his magic and got me the day. We figured it out on Friday. At 8:30 pm. I rode… Continue reading
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A Slice of Real Life: Racing Collegiate Peaks
Occasionally, Matt and I do something OTHER than travel all over the place. You see, Matt is a mountain biker, and I’m a trail runner. Every now and again, we’re fortunate enough that an event offers races in both disciplines.… Continue reading
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Steamboat After the Snow: Tapas, Hot Springs, and Snowy Hikes
I was off today! Easter Sunday, shop is closed. So what did I do? I went for a ridiculously long run, of course. A couple laps up Lookout, home to shower and load up the car, and we were off!… Continue reading
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The Florida Keys: From Seven Mile Views to the Smallest Bar
Ahhh, the Keys. Well, who am I kidding? The islands in general. I’m a sucker for them, have been my whole life, dating back to when my parents took me all over the Caribbean as a kid. We went to… Continue reading
