~~Adventure Tour Express~~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

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Today is a repeat tour.  I'm on the road to Baton Rouge, LA today to visit family and attend a wedding.  Please enjoy and take us along on your tour by linking below!  Wishing all a Grand Adventure!

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Central City, Colorado

Gold found there in May, 1859 caused it to be

called The Richest Square Mile on Earth.

Saint James United Methodist Church

One of the oldest churches in the state.

Central City Opera House

Built in 1879 by Welsh and Cornish Miners.

Carriage House Sign

Store Fronts

A journey to Central City is step back in time.  Though gold mining is no longer the main source of income, it is grand to walk the streets and wonder what thrilling events took place here.  There is a wonderful book written by Caroline Bancroft about the history of Central City called Gulch of Gold.  I highly recommend it.

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Thanks be to God!

Please join now and offer one of your adventures and allow us to travel with you on your tour!

All Aboard!!!

Mosaic Monday/ Macro Monday

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What though youth gave love and roses, Age still leaves us friends and wine.  Thomas More

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Thanks be to God!

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Remember the Adventure Tour Express will be running again this Wednesday, 6/22/2011  I will be happy to be the tour guide for all who wish to share their adventures.  The train is running each Wednesday during the summer.  Any and all adventures are welcome, from the weekend jaunt,  a day at the park, to the wonderful vacation adventure!  Please come and join the fun! 

Welcome Aboard!!!

~Tea Talk~&~Share the Joy~

Tea to the English is really a picnic indoors.

~Alice Walker~

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I'm having...Original Good Earth Tea, decaffeinated.

My teacup...resting on the new Keurig Personal Brewer. The sun is rising and it will be another glorious day.

I'm feeling...Refreshed.  Well restedl and looking forward to this new day.

On my mind...is work today.  Will also be working at the church's summer social tonight. That is always fun and since it will be cooler this year definitely more comfortable.

Wishing all a wonderful day and plans for a beautiful weekend!  And won't you please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

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Thanks be to God!

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Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe I need to find in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial so today this is my joy!

The joy of children at play.  The smiles on their faces and the laughter always is uplifting.

Please remember to mark your calendar for this year's Adventure Tour Express.  It begins again next Wednesday! 

Adventure Tour Express

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

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You've visited the city of Indianapolis for 33 years and you're still surprised by the sites to see.  That's what happened this weekend as we went to visit family.  There is so much to learn about a city.   We have family that live in Broad Ripple Village part of the city of Indianapolis.  Then this weekend we learned of another part of INDY, Irvington, Indianapolis, IN, an historic district and indeed it is a lovely place to visit.  But I think the best part of the day was Jockymo's Pizza!  Oh my goodness!!!   

I'm only sorry to report that I got no pictures of the pizza!  No, we were too busy eating to get any photos!  Maybe next time!

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Thanks be to God!

Please join now and offer one of your adventures and allow us to travel with you on your tour!

All Aboard!!!

Mosaic Monday

Lord Frederic is one of two frogs who inhabit our wee pond.  Goodness but they have a big job.  He and his minion, Godfrey,(we haven't been able to get them to pose together for us) have been doing a fine job of maintaining the kingdom.  The mosquitoes seem to be in check and the serenading each evening is so comforting.  So the goldfish are thriving, the frogs are leaping and swimming, and all's right in their little kingdom.

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Thanks be to God!

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Remember the Adventure Tour Express will be running again this Wednesday, 6/15/2011  I will be happy to be the tour guide for all who wish to share their adventures.  The train is running each Wednesday during the summer.  Any and all adventures are welcome, from the weekend jaunt,  a day at the park, to the wonderful vacation adventure!  Please come and join the fun! 

Welcome Aboard!!!