Colleen, Author at silvervagabonds.com

Utah off road adventure

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 13, 2020
Post category:Adventure Drone Photos

Yesterday was a true gift. We wanted to stay at Goosenecks State Park near Mexican Hat, UT but because there were no reservations, we never thought we would secure a site. We got here about noon and when we pulled up to the gate we saw sites empty on the cliff edge! The ranger gave us some excellent advice on scenic and challenging drives. The first one was a 3 mile dirt road to the top of a mesa! The caution signs stated 10% grade, NO RVs or Trailers....well we saw both as we climbed the 3 miles, CRAZY! We…

Wines of San Juan, NM (Harvest Hosts)

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 11, 2020
Post category:Adventure Drone Harvest Hosts Photos Reviews

Arrived at Wines of San Juan a member of Harvest Hosts. As we drove in were greeted by peacocks! Once parked we hurried to have a wine tasting! We settled on their 2014 Tribulation Reserve, a dry red; the grapes were grown on the property and produced on the property. The vineyard is delightful with eclectic furnishings...we met one of the owners...it has been a super experience! The vineyard is located in the San Juan River Valley and they have won international awards for wine making. We flew the drone for some overhead pictures! Tomorrow we are heading…

Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Re-Routing

Post author:Colleen
Post published:September 10, 2020
Post category:Adventure

Tuesday we fled Colorado due to weather, fires and smoke from fires. We went south to Santa Fe, NM and we encountered unbelievable wind! We were so glad to get settled at Santa Fe Skies RV Park (sustained wind 40 mph and gusts to 60 mph). Yesterday we explored Santa Fe, had a delicious lunch at The Shed. Today we went to Albuquerque to visit our dear friends from Richmond. We had a very special lunch at Los Poblanos (aka Lavender Farm, LosPoblanos.com , a really great day, thanks again T & S. Since we cancelled all plans in…