Hays Travelogue

254/365 Originally uploaded by tamra hays There is a circus at the rodeo grounds. Yesterday, we saw one llama and one pony. Today we saw two goats and two dogs. Over at the historic Alpine Alley cafe we heard a rumor that there might also be a tubful of snakes. Sounds like fun.

During our travels, Mike and I have often been kidnapped by guides, touts, and other helpful people who are willing to help with directions in exchange for a visit to their cousin’s or brother’s or friend’s rug store. They make their livings from tips from the tourists and commissions from the dealers. In Tangiers, our [...]

233 – It’s hot. Originally uploaded by tamra hays It’s hot even up here in Mountainair, 97 today according to the weather page. I guess that will prepare us for Cairo where it was 98 today. Oops! 78% humidity in Cairo. 9% in Mountainair.

Look what fell out of the elm tree–an owl pellet. It isn’t a pretty picture, but it might explain why we haven’t seen any signs of mice around here. If you look closely, you will see some jaw bones and teeth sticking out of the hairy mess. Henri Bauer and I spent years leading 6th [...]