Travel Adventures - Japan - Kyoto
We wrapped up our Japan trip with one last city, Kyoto. We spent several days here after arriving by train from Gero . Katelyn had...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Aug 11, 20238 min read
Travel Adventures - Japan - Gero
When Katelyn was planning our Japan trip, she wanted to visit an area which was famous for their hot springs, and after some debate she...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Jul 23, 20235 min read
Travel Adventures - Japan - Shirakawa Village
The one hour side trip to Shirakawa was another one of the highlights of the vacation for me, because it was beautiful and the museum we...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Jul 21, 20238 min read
Travel Adventures - Japan - Takayama
The second of four cities we visited on our Japan trip this spring was Takayama. After starting in Tokyo , we were happy to get out of...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Jul 15, 20235 min read
Travel Adventures - Japan - Tokyo
Earlier this year Rick and I had the opportunity to visit Japan, traveling with Katelyn who was on the tail end of a trip through...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Nov 3, 202215 min read
Adventures at the Postal Museum
I don't know about you, but I barely paid attention to the greatness that is the US Postal System until we happened to visit the Postal...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Aug 26, 20227 min read
Treat Yourself - A Spa Adventure
This post on facebook reminded me of a time when I felt totally spoiled by luxury, while able to read to my heart's content. That was the...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Jul 24, 202214 min read
Maui Adventures
What comes to mind when you think of Hawaii??? Warm beaches, clear water, breezes blowing through palm trees...it was all that and much...
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Lamar Shahbazian
May 30, 20225 min read
National Park Hiking Adventure - Canyonlands
Since this is our 5th park on this trip, I think we're finally getting the selfie thing down. It helps to wear dark glasses so you can't...
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Lamar Shahbazian
May 23, 202210 min read
National Park Hiking Adventure - Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef was one of the most surprising parks of our trip! So many hidden treasures, from the scenery to the food. I am so glad we...
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Lamar Shahbazian
May 11, 20226 min read
National Park Hiking Adventure - Utah
In early April, Rick and I decided to travel to Utah on our continued exploration of National Parks. I had always thought the desert was...
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Lamar Shahbazian
May 11, 20228 min read
National Park Hiking Adventure - Zion
Zion was the first national park we visited, and as you can see from the graph in the overview, it is the most frequently visited. We...
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Lamar Shahbazian
May 11, 20227 min read
National Park Hiking Adventure - Bryce Canyon
Our trip to Bryce Canyon was pretty uneventful, so I'll tell you a little about that, but first, let me tell you about HOODOOS! The...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Mar 2, 20229 min read
National Park Hiking Adventure - Pinnacles
With our interest in hiking that started in 2021, Rick and I have begun exploring the National Parks. While we've been to several parks...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Sep 29, 20215 min read
Hiking Adventure - Pinnacle Gulch
I first heard about this hike on the Facebook group "Sonoma County Hiker" and I am so glad I did. My first trip there was in March 2021...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Oct 11, 20203 min read
A Walk on the Wild Side at Helen Putnam Regional Park
One of Katelyn's favorite running places is Helen Putnam, and often we go there to run/walk/hike. Usually I walk the trails and she runs...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Oct 3, 20204 min read
A trip to the Bodega Coast
“In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.” -- Rachel Carson In the...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Aug 31, 20202 min read
A Delightful Trail in Point Reyes
This summer one of our outdoor days at the Coast was spent in Point Reyes. This was my first time using alltrails.com, and it was very...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Aug 31, 20201 min read
Back to School at the Beach
They say that time spent at the beach is never wasted, and I learned that lesson well earlier this summer. With the shutdown limiting...
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Lamar Shahbazian
Aug 31, 20202 min read
You "otter" get out to the coast
With the heat and smoke in the air it's a great time to escape to the Sonoma Coast. We were there several times this summer, so I'll...
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