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Sunsets of Tulum

Mr Raymond Avery Bartlett

Reed Haflinger and his aloof wife take an impromptu trip to Mexico's Riviera Maya, but it's not the reconnection Reed was hoping for. When she departs early for home, he stays at the resort, lost in what remains of a vacation he feels he deserves. But when a brief interaction with a beautiful female traveler offers a clue as to how to meet her again, Reed must decide whether to venture out of his comfort zone in search of her, or accept that he will always let life pass him by. In this mesmerizing debut novel, travel writer Ray Bartlett brings us a dark, complex love story as lush, beautiful, and unflinching as the landscape of Tulum itself, a place that you – just like Bartlett's unforgettable characters – will not want to leave.

One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway

Branson R. Reynolds Reynolds

One of the most spectacular drives in North America, the San Juan Skyway is a 236 mile loop which winds through forests of aspen and pine, over high passes with stunning panoramic views of mountain ranges exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation, through historic mining towns which played important roles in the colorful history of Southwest Colorado, and past the World Heritage Site of Mesa Verde.<br><br>In 1988 this drive was designated as one of 54 National Scenic Byways, and was later chosen #1 of 10 to be designated as All American Roads for their natural beauty and historical significance. Along the way you may see black bear or mountain lions crossing the highway or elk and deer grazing in the meadows. A portion of this route includes the famous Million Dollar Highway which negotiates the awesome Uncompahgre Gorge, high in the Rocky Mountains between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado.

Dear Jeril... Love, Dad

Wayne P. Anderson

As a Father&#39;s Day gift Wayne Anderson&#39;s oldest daughter Jerilyn, often called Jeril, presented him with a fat three-hole notebook containing the letters and stories he had written her from the time she was twenty until she was thirty-eight&mdash;from 1977 to 1995. <br><br>It was one of his dearest Father&#39;s Day gifts ever. And it was an especially appropriate gift as she had been an avid reader since childhood and was now a creative librarian who continued to cherish the written word.<br><br>Anderson was amazed at how much detail there was in the letters about his adventures around the world. He has decided to share the parts of these letters that other travelers, active or armchair, might enjoy in this Venture Bound Book.

Arizona Rising

Bryan Shane

In our first eBook Quest to the West (ISBN 9781456623357), my wife Patricia and I used photographic images and poetry to capture the stunning landscapes from the National Parks of the American Midwest.<br><br>This second eBook, Arizona Rising is a photographic exploration of our trips to the canyon lands of Arizona in the fall of 2013 and spring 2014. <br><br>You will see beautiful images of Saguaro National Park including a variety of very prickly cacti and birds of prey that frequent this desert area. The main views from the Sedona area are images of Cathedral Rock and sights aboard the northern Verdi Railroad. In the Painted Desert you can see the multicolored buttes and mesas of the badlands. <br><br>From a completely different viewpoint, the images will take you into the Antelope slot canyon near Page. On these pages you will see images of deep, flowing spiralling rock formations expressed in beautiful shades of red, orange, beige and black. <br><br>Monument Valley offers huge vistas of sandstone, mesas, buttes and spires that characterize this region of the Colorado plateau. Finally, I will take you into the the north rim of the Grand Canyon I was able to capture the ethereal beauty of Bright Angel Point.

Travels Into Our Past: America's Living History Museums & Historical Sites

Wayne P. Anderson

ANOTHER VENTURE BOUND BOOK!<br><br>Whether you are seeking a new travel adventure, enjoy immersing yourself in history with a light touch, or are just looking for a good tale, the Andersons&#39; first volume of Travels Into Our Past: America&#39;s Living History Museums & Historical Sites will be a satisfying reading experience. <br><br>When you delve into the pages of this book, you&#39;ll find yourself on an investigation of your ancestors&#39; legacy on the different farms at Old World Wisconsin, each originally settled by a Norwegian, Dane, German, Pole, Finn, and a rich Yankee. Discover the Arabia Steamboat Museum near Kansas City and learn the unusual story of the ship which sank in the Missouri River in 1856. <br><br>Because of one of the many course changes of the &quot;Big Muddy,&quot; the Arabia was later found buried deep in a farmer&#39;s field and was excavated with its cargo, a virtual &quot;floating Wal-Mart.&quot; In Fort Smith, Arkansas, you&#39;ll read of a fire that became known as &quot;the night of the lingerie parade.&quot; <br><br>Living history museums are an engaging and interactive way to learn about various facets of our vast country&#39;s relatively short history through demonstrations, preserved structures and re-enacted events. The Andersons share over fifty of their memorable experiences at these story-telling historical sites.

GastroNaughties' Gallivant - Sipping'n Snacking California Central Coast and Las Vegas

BuzzzzOff

Sipping&#39;n Snacking California Central Coast and Las Vegas<br><br>When planning a visit to our family in the USA, we decided initially to parachute into California and Las Vegas for some sipping and snacking and catching up with old friends. After all, flying to the east coast of the USA from our home requires several, somewhat grueling flights and layovers and more than a day of travel if you are inclined to do so in one go. Well, we were in no hurry, and we detest hibernating in airplanes and airports for more than 36 hours…actually, we simply consider them a necessary evil.<br><br>Thus, we sat down more than three months in advance to plan our trip to California and Las Vegas. Searching, clicking, Google-mapping and, generally, learning that California is one very HUGE state! It was fun, educational and offered ample justification to sip good wine during the day as well as evening.<br><br>We started in San Francisco, worked our way south along US1 through the Central Coast (Big Sur, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara) and thereafter across the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas....sipping &#39;n snacking along the way.<br><br>&quot;GastoNaughties&#39; Gallivant – Sipping&#39;n Snacking – California Central Coast and Las Vegas&quot; is not our first road trip. Trust us, the first trip will include a lot more &quot;Ooops&quot; and &quot;Do&#39;s and Don&#39;t&quot;. We like to learn by experience! It is, however, our shortest trip. Hence, our first effort to publish together all our notes and photos. We are working on publishing GastroNaughties&#39; Gallivant for other destinations… Stay tuned to this Bat Channel. <br><br>Hope you have as much fun reading this book as we had &quot;gallivanting&quot;.<br><br>Until next time…Bon Vivant! <br><br>Warning: Our comments are based on our personal opinions, are not subject to the influence of others and, well, we occasionally can be brutally honest…for which we do not apologize.

Bangkok and Chiang Mai On a Rope

Larry Stein

With pictures and prose, &#39;Bangkok and Chiang Mai on a Rope&#39; guides you through the two largest, and most visited cities in Thailand. Well-traveled author Larry Stein outlines the planning process that he follows, and documents the details of the trip itself&ndash;including specifics about lodging, costs, shopping, dining, and transportation. Stein explains how to do all of this affordably (&#39;on a rope,&#39; not a shoestring) while still enjoying comfortable accommodations, good food, and realistic travel options between destinations.

Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona

Robert Zimmerman

&quot;Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona&quot; is an easy-to-use guidebook, describing the many circuit hikes hidden in the mountains surrounding Tucson and throughout southern Arizona.<br><br>The guide includes 32 specific hikes with an additional two dozen options, with hikes ranging from so easy you can take your toddlers to so strenuous you will want to train for weeks beforehand. Each hike comes with an easy-to-read topo map, as well as detailed instructions for route-finding. The guide also provides information about the best seasons to do each hike as well as general information about the history and geology of the surrounding mountains.<br><br>The guide not only includes some of the best known circuit hikes of southern Arizona, it also includes a number of previously unpublished trails that take you to places rarely seen by most hikers.<br><br>The author, Robert Zimmerman, is an award-winning science journalist and space historian who likes to spend his weekends hiking, caving, and in general exploring the hidden outdoor gems of the American southwest.

Brightest of Silver Linings: Climbing Carstensz Pyramid In Papua At Age 65

Carol Masheter

Few people have heard of Carstensz Pyramid, a sharp fin of limestone 16,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by mountainous jungle in Papua, a part of the world wracked by political and tribal violence, where kidnappings of climbers still occur. Why bother to climb such a troublesome, little-known peak? This book describes Carol Masheter&#39;s decision to climb Carstensz Pyramid at age 65, how she prepared for and experienced the strenuous hike through the jungle, the steep climb up a limestone wall of 2,000 feet, the hand-over-hand Tyrolean traverse, the challenges, joys, and lessons learned on the &quot;other side of nowhere.&quot;