Tag Archives: Hiking

Caves, hiking, and farewell

Posted on May 15, 2013 by TBM

Just outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia you can visit the Batu Caves, which is where we went on our second day. The limestone that forms the caves is approximately 400 million years old. K. Thamboosamy Pillay (born in 1850), an Indian … Continue reading →

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You have to right now?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by TBM

Last week I wrote about a lesson I learned when I hiked a volcano in Guatemala. This week I have another story to share from that day. After our hike, our group spent some time at the base to get … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (February 21)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by TBM
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It’s not easy being the helping type

Posted on February 21, 2013 by TBM

I can’t believe it has been over three years since I was in Guatemala—it seems like yesterday. And I will never forget the day I climbed my first volcano. To be clear, it’s still the only volcano I’ve climbed, but I hope … Continue reading →

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You can’t hike in flip flops!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by TBM

The last time I wrote about Honduras, I shared a story about hiking to The Unbelievable Falls and my fall. Today I would like to share a story about another hike along a loop trail in the Pico Bonito National Park. … Continue reading →

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But I’ll Fall Down

Posted on January 24, 2013 by TBM

During our trip in Honduras, there was a waterfall we wanted to hike to. Unbelievable Falls is double drop waterfall that’s 100 feet high. In order to reach it, you have to enter the Pico Bonito National Park, one of Central … Continue reading →

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Don’t want to make that mistake again

Posted on December 13, 2012 by TBM

Earlier this week I mentioned I joined a gym. I’m not a gym person. I always feel so out of place and wimpy when I’m surrounded by people who can pick me up with one finger. However, we are in … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (May 9)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by TBM

I was missing Colorado today so I spent some time looking at photos from my last trip there in February of 2011 and I thought I would share.  When I lived in Fort Collins many years ago I loved hiking … Continue reading →

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The Hike that almost Killed Me

Posted on May 4, 2012 by TBM

I apologize folks, this posting was originally published when my blog was a baby and I don’t think many people read it.  So I am reposting it since many were curious when I shared some photos taken during my hike … Continue reading →

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Travel Photo of the Day (May 2)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by TBM

One of the most difficult hikes I have ever done was hike to the top of Pacaya, an active volcano in Guatemala.  The views were amazing though.  This photo was taken near the top. And this photo is of the … Continue reading →

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