A photo catch-up of life so far in 2020. Camping, climbing, trail running; more mountain biking than usual as Stéphane is preparing for a seven-day mountain biking trip through the mountains from Durango, CO to Moab, UT this September. Hugo has been spending lots of time on his bike and in his book nook (we are drowning in books, but that is one thing on which I will always spoil him). Happy Data continues happily and busily, as do Casa Uva projects and other future plans. Life is good!
And always, fun times on the deck!The “before” picture: Sean and Stéphane tackle The Chile Line Express: 50 miles from Los Alamos (Pajarito) to AbiquiuCamping near Hopewell Lake and riding some sections of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).An unexpected ride up a mountain in Red River, NM.Biking a part of The Chile Line Express w/Hugo.Chile Line Express- snack break.Sunset sceneGreat camping in the North JemezLocal hike to the Los Alamos reservoir.Taking break on The Chile Line Express.Trying out the guitar.Our one and only Tom.Camp scene @ Cochetopa PassFun at The East Fork w/BradleyHe’s putting in the miles this summer.Stéphane made this amazing robot outfit for Hugo out of cardboard boxes, duct tape, and an old visor from a helmet.The dynamic duo.Wine in the street.Guaje Ridge rideThe gang.Beautiful views @ Turkey SpringsGearing up @ Piedra RiverClimbing above the Piedra River (CO).Biking and climbing fun @ Turkey SpringsClimbing fun at the local spot.Local in-town ride.Barefoot fun.Swinging around @ The SpongePumping Huecos @ The SpongeHugo makes it to the top. “Pull, Aunt Melisa! Pull!”Fish tacos at camp!Still baking our signature bread. Stephane has perfected the bread-shaping.Stephane put up this super hard but fun route in Dolores.Family photo in the Dolores River. Last family shot with our Myra girl.Fishing for crawdadsCamp sceneAfternoon bike ride in Durango with Ivan & Ryder.Dirty river hands.Checking out potential climbing on Piedra River.Snowy ride @ GlorietaLittle hikerCave of The WindsThe boys made home-made pasta using the pasta flour and pasta maker gifted to us by Tom & Pam.Camp @ Red Rock ArroyoClimbing at Red Rock Arroyo.Earning his keep!Work hard. Play hard.Evening fun on the deck.Hike to a neat spot overlooking the Rio Grande.We like our colorful clothing 🙂Learning about cairns.Family hikeFor Christmas 2019, Hugo received the “little kitchen” he’d been asking for. Work hard. Play hard. Night scene.Using the rock to help start on his too-tall bike.
The Grizz (Winnebago View - active duty)
1,800 miles and counting
The Hungry hippo (Popup camper - retired)
1,200 miles
The Gruffalo (Tow behind camper - retired):
12,000 miles and counting
The Baby Bison (Tow behind toy hauler - retired):
7000+ miles
Maine > New Mexico + adventures in between
The Great White Buffalo (5th wheel camper - retired):
3,000 miles
Free Range (Slocum 37 sailboat - resting; getting overhauled in Nova Scotia):
Traveled 2,400 nautical miles from Oriental, NC > Antigua (end of the road).
What a wonderful collection of
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What a wonderful collection of photos. And Hugo – what can I say. He fits right in with his mom and dad.
The photo were the 2020 ones..
Grandma — again. XX
Thanks Grams! Love you and miss you. We’ll be making a trip up to Michigan real soon and look forward to spending some time with you!