Author Archives: kcbernick

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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Montezuma Well, Rimrock, AZ

Posted on December 6, 2019 by kcbernick

December 5, 2019 A few places around here are named for Montezuma, the Tenochtitlán ruler from the 1500s, although there is no evidence that he ever visited this area. We had visited Montezuma’s Castle in 2012, but weren’t aware of … Continue reading →

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Red Rock State Park, Sedona

Posted on December 5, 2019 by kcbernick

December 3, 2019 Our resort is located just a few miles from Red Rock State Park. The park was established in 1991, several years after the land had been transferred to the state. The land, consisting of 700 acres, had been … Continue reading →

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Sedona, Arizona

Posted on December 4, 2019 by kcbernick

November 29 – December 2, 2019 We’ve already been to Sedona a couple of times, the last time was to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary in 2012. When looking for a way to use up some vacation ownership points, we … Continue reading →

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“In the Distance” by Hernán Diaz

Posted on November 12, 2019 by kcbernick

November, 2019 It might be a stretch to call In the Distance a road trip book, as there is very little detail about the lands traversed by Håkan Söderström, who set sail as a lad from Sweden with his older brother, … Continue reading →

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Leisurely La Jolla

Posted on October 21, 2019 by kcbernick

October 10, 2019 On this, the final day of our surprise trip, we had time to explore on our own. We took an Uber to La Jolla, about 12 miles from our hotel. It would have been possible to get … Continue reading →

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Water and Windmills

Posted on October 20, 2019 by kcbernick

October 9, 2019 Day two of our surprise trip started with a quick breakfast at Starbucks across from the hotel, so very convenient for someone who loves her Starbucks, even if I have to settle for decaf these days. While … Continue reading →

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US Grant Hotel and Grill

Posted on October 19, 2019 by kcbernick

October 8, 2019 We arrived in San Diego around 1:00 this afternoon, and headed to our hotel to check in. Located near the Gaslamp Quarter, the US Grant Hotel, built in the early 1900’s by Ulysses S Grant, Jr, and … Continue reading →

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Surprise! Vacation Trip

Posted on October 18, 2019 by kcbernick

October 7, 2019 My best friend and I will be embarking on another decade of our lives soon. To celebrate, we opted for a surprise trip with our spouses, using The Vacation Hunt, a company started by a young couple in … Continue reading →

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Fallen Trees and Fall Colors

Posted on October 5, 2019 by kcbernick

October, 2019 My husband’s family owns a cabin in Northern Minnesota, just a few miles from the Canadian border. It’s a beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle we experience in our everyday lives. The cabin is “off grid,” so … Continue reading →

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Newport, RI

Posted on September 21, 2019 by kcbernick

Sunday, September 8, 2019 Today was a long drive from Lebanon, Vermont. We are staying at the Hydrangea House Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, located within walking distance of the harbor and many of Newport’s historic sites, including the iconic Newport … Continue reading →

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