My parents were 20%+ into this challenge when I joined.
We finished on the same day, which is 100% attributed to the fact that they can’t get out and play in their yard because it’s winter here.
Continue reading “Virtual Yellowstone: Success”Month: January 2022
First medal of 2022 arrives
I honestly didn’t imagine that earning these medals would be so encouraging, but here we are.
Year three of pandemic. Year three of virtual challenges.
First medal of 2022: in hand!
Continue reading “First medal of 2022 arrives”VAL: Skirting the border
On my Virtual African Loop (VAL) I’m so close to the Malawi border.
So close.
Continue reading “VAL: Skirting the border”I’ll take the earworm
I’m not a music person. I know that’s like saying I’m on track to become a serial killer, but I’m just not. I am not musically talented and I know my taste in music is somewhat suspect and please don’t ask me about my favorite band or first concert or whatever all else as your ice breaker. The ice will not break on that topic.
Continue reading “I’ll take the earworm”Virtual Yellowstone: sites unseen IRL
When my folks and I went to Yellowstone a couple of years ago, the one thing we didn’t really get to see was the Great Prismatic Spring.
Continue reading “Virtual Yellowstone: sites unseen IRL”January 2022: Snowglobe
It’s been cold here. Unpleasantly so.
The snow falls. It sticks. Sometimes a sheen of ice falls on top of that.
Continue reading “January 2022: Snowglobe”Virtual (and Real) Yellowstone: Waterfall
My next Yellowstone postcard arrives, and I recognize it immediately…
Why do I recognize it? Because of this…
Continue reading “Virtual (and Real) Yellowstone: Waterfall”Virtual Great Wall: Looks Precarious
I’m approaching the 20% milestone (at which point another real tree is planted, and three more postcards have arrived.
Continue reading “Virtual Great Wall: Looks Precarious”VAL: So close? So far!
If I haven’t said much about my Virtual Africa Loop in a while, it’s because – while I’ve made Shrimp Mozambique again already and the Mozambican chicken was good both hot off the grill and as leftovers – it’s a long way to the next border.
Continue reading “VAL: So close? So far!”Virtual Great Wall: Scenic section
I may be walking Yellowstone, but I’m pedaling half a world away, still visiting the Great Wall.
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