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Posted by: MandyGauldin Category: life in the nest Tags: Colorado blogs, empty nest travel, empty nesters, tales from the empty nest

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Looking for John Wayne.
Looking for John Wayne.
Sunset on Anna Maria Island
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G&M Cabins in Lake City, Colorado.
G&M Cabins in Lake City, Colorado.
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Murphy's Law Pub and Ale House.
Murphy’s Law Pub and Ale House.
Best friends
Best friends
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The view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.
The view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.
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Old Town Chandler should be on your agenda the next time you visit Phoenix.
Old Town Chandler should be on your agenda the next time you visit Phoenix.
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Our cozy cabin in Lake City, Colorado
Our cozy cabin in Lake City, Colorado
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Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland
Jake’s Famous Crawfish in Portland
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Henry's Tavern has 100 beers on tap.
Henry’s Tavern has 100 beers on tap.
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A welcome site at the end of a long day.
A welcome site at the end of a long day.
Empty nest camping!
Empty nest camping!
The ultimate backcountry camping experience!
The ultimate backcountry camping experience!
Japanese Gardens in Portland
Japanese Gardens in Portland
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Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
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My new favorite doughnut stop.
VooDoo Dougnuts!
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Scott at Arcadia Beach.
Scott at Arcadia Beach.
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Beautifully preserved bank in downtown Lake City.
Beautifully preserved bank in downtown Lake City.
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Clouds rolling in at Arcadia Beach, near Wheeler, Oregon.
Clouds rolling in at Arcadia Beach, near Wheeler, Oregon.
Welcome to Oldtown Scottsdale!
Welcome to Oldtown Scottsdale!
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Our first empty nest road trip in Oregon
Our first empty nest road trip in Oregon
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The Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.
The Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.
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Leaving, on a jet plane.
Leaving, on a jet plane.
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SanTan Brewery in Chandler, Arizona
SanTan Brewery in Chandler, Arizona
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His and hers, on one of our first rides to nearby Redstone, Colorado. Mine is the pretty one in front.
His and hers, on one of our first rides to nearby Redstone, Colorado. Mine is the pretty one in front.
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Mandy and Harley
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Reward after the day's ride: a cold beer and a slice of pizza at Poker Alice.
Reward after the day’s ride: a cold beer and a slice of pizza at Poker Alice.
The view from the top of Tomichi Pass.
The view from the top of Tomichi Pass.
Cien Agaves, home of 100 tequilas, for a Valentine's Day dinner in Oldtown Scottsdale.
Cien Agaves, home of 100 tequilas, for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Oldtown Scottsdale.
View from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.
View from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.
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Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
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Happy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.
Happy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
Coal brick-oven pizza at Grimaldi’s in Scottsdale
Coal brick-oven pizza at Grimaldi’s in Scottsdale
Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.
Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.
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Cinnamon roll French toast at the Handy Creek Bakery.
Cinnamon roll French toast at the Handy Creek Bakery.
Wine tasting at Maison La Belle Vie in Palisade, Colorado, in 2022
Wine tasting at Maison La Belle Vie in Palisade, Colorado, in 2022
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Waterfall near Redstone, Colorado.
Waterfall near Redstone, Colorado.
Beautiful drive along the Oregon coast
Beautiful drive along the Oregon coast
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin
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A snowy Christmas Eve at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.
A snowy Christmas Eve at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.
Views from the West Elk Scenic Byway
Views from the West Elk Scenic Byway
Newly renovated room at Hotel Colorado
A beautiful Colorado sky.
A beautiful Colorado sky.
Bouquet at Mesa Winds Winery
God bless America
God bless America
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The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Mt. Shasta from the Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Mt. Shasta from the Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
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The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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Family hike at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park the week before the nest was vacated.
Family hike at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park the week before the nest was vacated.
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Cheesy humor at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
Cheesy humor at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
Our room at the Old Wheeler Hotel.
Our room at the Old Wheeler Hotel.
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Happy hour in Chandler
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The Taylor River
The Taylor River
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Barrel Cave at Colterris Winery in Palisade, Colorado
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Celebrating the completion of our remodeling project by getting away from it all in Moab.
Celebrating the completion of our remodeling project by getting away from it all in Moab.
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Pretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.
Pretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.
Jack London State Historic Park
Grimaldi's Pizzaria in Scotsdale, Arizona
Grimaldi’s Pizzaria in Scotsdale, Arizona
Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona!
Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona!
San Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.
San Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.
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Old Wheeler Hotel
Old Wheeler Hotel
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Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle
Cider tasting at Big B's

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