D MJ Binkley's Guestbook



11th June 2017

I miss Tara ?
For someone whom I've never met, I terribly miss Tara. Her blogs, her candor, her comments, her guidance. Though we've never met, we were constantly in touch. Tara's "presence" and advices were most inspiring especially while I was doing my Camino de Santiago de Compostela. She shared with me her most touching experiences and struggles on her pilgrimage walk and I drew much inspiration from that. Thank you so much for this blog honoring our dear Tara. I cry just thinking I'd miss her when I finally visit Peru in October. Brendan is soooo lucky to have visited and met her. Many thanks to the 3 of you for being there in SB for Tara. Big hugs!
11th June 2017

Touched a chord of my heart
I am sitting at the Calgary airport on my way to Lima, and l was reading yr blog MJ. I never met Tara in person, but your blog made me feel l know Tara close to my heart. Thank you for your blog, it shows the spirit of our travel blog community. Tara reminded me once again, life is too short, make the most of it. Rest in peace Tara, you will always be with us.
5th May 2017

Beautiful pictures
The colours are just amazing, the pics are wonderful. And I had no idea that Teddy Roosevelt was the "conservation president"!
8th May 2017

Conservation president
If you doing any reading about American presidents he is an interesting one to read. He was a bit off but did some wonderful things. Not sure all of our presidents aren't a bit off. ha ha
28th March 2017

stunninng
Man, those photos are incredible, I look at them and I can almost smell the desert air. Nothing surpasses afternoon or morning light for great photos. You might be surprised to read that the USA has not been high on our travel list but you are slowly (one blog at a time) changing our mind.
28th March 2017

Stunning
Once we wear you down let us know and we will help with your itinerary
24th March 2017

Catching up
Haven't been following blogs lately but I am back. Want a wonderful peaceful place this must be, I would love to be there , th am Afro the wonderful photos. Lynne
24th March 2017
The West Stretches On

Such subtle colours . Love it.
24th March 2017
Dramatic National Parks

Dramatic
Love all these photos ,JOshua Tree NP is another reason for me to do another US road trip.
24th March 2017
Dramatic National Parks

Dramatic
We love road trips and yes you must come back. We have so many amazing National Parks.
20th March 2017

I am in the Philippines but wish to travel to places you mentioned someday, if God wills.
9th March 2017

Very nice stroy and photographs
Well explained and wonderful photographs to complement your words . Kudos..
9th March 2017

Nice Story
This is a part of the world you would enjoy exploring. Thanks for commenting.
5th March 2017

Beautiful photos
Apologies for just getting to this... beautiful photos and words. It breaks my heart that this might all be gone. There doesn't seem to be much love for our natural environment in this new administration. Keep traveling my friends. Love, Carolyn
5th March 2017

Beautiful photos
We share the same worries about our national parks and amazing countryside. We must keep a positive vibe going. Happy travels.
28th February 2017
Vibrant Desert Colors

Wow! Just how I remember it. Thanks for sharing these great pictures!
28th February 2017
Vibrant Desert Colors

Jogging your memory
So glad the photos brought back some good memories.
25th February 2017

Beautiful
Great road trip. We are in Palm Springs right now and wish we could go there, but we are running out of time. Thanks for posting this.
25th February 2017

Beautiful
Hopefully next time you'll have more time.
23rd February 2017

National Park Passes...
At 62 you are eligible for a Senior Pass...$10 for the rest of your life. Prices are going up to $80 in the next year so get old fast! There are also a free pass for 4th graders...good for Sep 1 to Aug 31 for the 4th grader and three family members...and for Armed Forces members, and disabled. The pass is good for all Federal lands...U.S. Fish and Wildlife Preserves, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, etc. and gives discounts to camping, boat launching, etc. fees. I'm glad you enjoyed Joshua Tree!
24th February 2017

National Park Passes
I will double check the web site but don't think I qualify for the senior pass yet. I will double check it just in case. We really enjoyed Joshua Tree.
23rd February 2017

Desert colours
A beautiful road trip. I love the colours in your photos, there's nothing quite like the stark beauty of that kind of desert... and what's not to love about the 'best Huevos Rancheros'? One of my most favourite breakfast dishes (actually I would gladly have it any time of day!).
23rd February 2017

Desert colors
It was a beautiful road trip. The colors were lively. I feel certain you would have loved these Huevos Rancheros. I agree that I could eat them any time of the day.
22nd February 2017

Lovely
Great photos. No food pictures though-a usual inclusion. LOL
22nd February 2017

Lovely
The food was good but I included so many photos I was afraid to push it.

Tot: 5.333s; Tpl: 0.006s; cc: 14; qc: 13; dbt: 5.3113s; 3; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb