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Tent Rocks National Monument – New Mexico 2 of 5 – Travel with Tom and Priscilla Schmidt

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Tent Rocks National Monument - New Mexico Hiking with Tom and Priscilla Tent Rocks was a national monument with unique conical rock formations. We saw pictures online that piqued our curiosity, and right away, we knew we had to hike the trails no matter how tough it was going to be. Tent Rocks was also conveniently located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, making it a good detour as we headed towards Santa Fe. Hiking Trail at Tent Rocks National Monument [x_gap size="1.313em"] The …

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Albuquerque, New Mexico (ABQ) – New Mexico Trip 1 of 5 – Travel with Tom and Priscilla

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Travel to New Mexico with Tom and Priscilla New Mexico was a spur of the moment trip. A friend who had visited a year ago came back with gleaming eyes and charming description of her time there. The excitement was so contagious that a year later, we found ourselves on a plane heading for Albuquerque. The green and luscious landscape of the upper Midwest summer gave way to the southwestern landscape of brown sand, rocks and cactus. Adobe homes hinted at an unfamiliar culture that existed in …

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Pondicherry India – City of Amazing Colors – Travel with Tom and Priscilla

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We had an amazing afternoon in Pondicherry as our final stop on our voyage South in India. The city has a uniquely European and cosmopolitan feel with an abundance of history tucked in every corner. Take a walk through the town with us as we explore Pondicherry! Travel with Tom and Priscilla to Pondicherry India …

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A Night at the Dune Eco Village Resort near Pondicherry – Travel with Tom and Priscilla

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Priscilla had found the Eco Village Resort as a pretty well rated place to stay, but at $40 bucks a night, I was let's just say a bit skeptical... Wow was I wrong! This is true paradise that feels as if you have been dropped onto another planet of beauty and lifestyle. To find the Eco Village, you turn off the paved highway to a pothole ridden dirt road passing by a few less attractive residences... Then you pass through a large gate to circle drive and gravel parking lot to check in. At this …

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Mahabalipuram Underwater City, India – Travel with Tom and Priscilla

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Driving in India is always an adventure and the first few minutes in the car will surely confirm that you are not in Illinois anymore. Our friends Anusha and Barath had arranged for a driver for us and for good reason, because the Indian style of driving is absolutely best left to the professionals. Once out the city and on the Indian "highway" you will notice that no one drives on their side of the road because there is always a need to pass something or other. Maybe because the roads are …

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Chennai, India Street Photos and Videos- Travel with Tom and Priscilla

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We went to the faraway place called India... It is a completely different world for this Midwestern boy. We visited in 2015 to attend a friend's wedding in Chennai and then had a few days for exploring. The weather proved to be quite challenging during our visit with torrential downpours and flooding. When Chennai floods, it really floods! Then the clouds parted for some amazing blue sky as we began our voyage south. Check out a few images and videos from our first day around Chennai! Tom and …

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First Snow in Buffalo Grove – Pictures with Tom

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In Chicago it snows. Winter has always been the most dreaded season for us. The harsh cold wind that pierces through even the thickest and toughest of winter coats, the sharp air that sucks the moisture out of everything and anything, and just the sheer coldness that drives us to hide in our insulated dwellings, safely away from the chilling claws of winter. Yet, there is magic in the first snow. The dancing snowflakes blanket the land, transforming everything they touch, giving beauty to …

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Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan – Travel with Tom and Priscilla

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With the first real summer holiday coming up fast, we wanted to find a spot to camp outdoors at a drive-able distance from Chicago... So we were off to Tahquamenon located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. And you ask why the UP of Michigan of all places to visit? Well we haven’t been there yet and Tahquamenon is the largest waterfall East of the Mississippi! Tahquamenon Falls - July 4th weekend 2016 We stuffed our little red Toyota Corolla FULL with a tent, ground pads, sleeping bags …

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