Looking for Mushrooms at the Lightning Ridge Trailhead
The first of the foray is near the Lightning Ridge Trailhead finding lobster mushrooms and a few other interesting species
Short visit to Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area
Before our mushroom outing we visit the Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area seeing lots of birds and elks as well as a small Indian ruin
Find caches and mushrooms in the Greens Peak area
In the afternoon we explore the area around Greens Peak for mushrooms and caches until the rain catches us and forces us back to Eager
A hike through the White Mountains Grasslands Wildlife Area
We start the day with something rare, a new area for us to explore in Arizona, the White Mountain Grasslands, a surprisingly beautiful and desolate landscape
Staying at the Ostrich Farm House in Eager
We stay three nights in Eager at a former ostrich farming place to explore the area and attend the mushroom festival
Southern France and Tenerife, an exciting mix
During this trip we explore Nice and the surrounding area with one set of relatives and Tenerife with another for two quite different special experiences
One, last, night at Playa de las Americas
The last night of our trip is spent in the tourist town of Playa de las Americas in luxury enjoying a five star hotel room, good food and a private plunge pool
Pyramids of Güímar, old or new, still interesting
We have heard a lot about the Pyramids of Güímar so we really have to stop here even if for less than one hour to see them with our own eyes
Exploring Anaga Rural Park and the Forest of Enigmas Trail
The early afternoon hours are spent exploring Anaga Rural Park and especially the Forest of Enigmas Trail a beautiful trail through the laurel forest
The classical art museum, Museo de Bellas Artes
Late afternoon we visit the Museo de Bellas Artes one of the few museums open late with an eclectic collection of art both classical and more modern