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Tag Archives: Marfa TX
Lessons learned on the road #3: time is valuable
Would we live our lives differently if we thought we only had a month, a year, or 30 years to live? How long will we live? We pondered these questions more seriously as we prepared to retire. We turned to … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, Cedar Key FL, Cuenca Ecuador, life expectancy, Marfa TX, New Zealand, slow travel, time, travel, Victoria BC Canada
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8 tips for your next road trip
After 8,235 miles on the road over 4+ months, we have a few opinions about how to take a road trip. “How hard can it be?” you ask. We know you thought that all you had to do was point … Continue reading
Boxes Placed Just So
In the 1970’s Donald Judd, the artist, bought property, including the former Fort DA Russell, in Marfa, Texas. He needed space — lots of space — for his large artwork, and the old fort answered his need. The Chinati Foundation … Continue reading
Posted in Trip across the US - 2013
Tagged art, Donald Judd, Fort DA Russell, Marfa TX, The Chinati Foundation, travel
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Oh, to be in Marfa!
Our ultimate destination in Texas was Marfa. Sure, it was great to see the rest of Texas, but Marfa had been on our “destinations-that-must-be-seen” list for many years. “Why?” you ask. We’ll give you three big reasons: 1. it’s an … Continue reading
Posted in Trip across the US - 2013
Tagged birds, Chinati Foundation, Donald Judd, Hotel Paisano, Marfa TX, travel, wild turkeys
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