Joeann Fossland — Baby Boomer, Travel Writer and Foodie, Hippie Chick, Gypsy
I will be updating this page regularly with the daily tennis scores this year. I thought it might be fun to see the whole year. I haven’t kept track, in the past of how many days we’ve played or the scores. In 2018, I won twice. In 2019, I won 9 times. Hopefully, 2020 will be a breakthrough year for…
If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know Hot Springs are one of my favorite stops when we do road trips. If you have ever wondered, “What’s the big deal?”, I was recently asked to write an article for Distinctly Montana Magazine with the scoop on this. You can read it here. You’ll also learn about…
It takes a lot of planning and thought in order to actually go on a vacation. You have to catch up on work schedules and make accommodations for everything from your family’s absence to who is going to take care of pets and your home. But it’s energy well spent because people need to take time off. So the worst…
Day 9 Miles 556 Begin Chimayo, NM To Fossland’s Paradise (home), AZ Roads Traveled: NM 503, 285, I-25. I-10 to Oracle Road to Home Breakfast was delivered on trays and they suggested we light the fireplace again, but we knew we’d be…
November 14, 2019 Day 8 38 Miles Begin in Santa Fe To. Chimayo, NM Roads Traveled The day begins with more decadent French Pastries from La Fonda’s Bakery. Good thing I am not traveling with a scale. Ten Thousand Waves is just 10 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza up in the trees and hills outside…
November 12 & 13 I’m in Santa Fe at La Fonda on the Plaza Tuesday: The International Food Wine and Travel Association’s (IFWTWA) Professional Development Conference at La Fonda on the Square is being held in Santa Fe. What a full couple of day! Imagine being with a large group who are all interested in eating, drinking, and writing—so fun….
Day 5 Miles 65 Begin Albuquerque To Santa Fe Road Traveled I-25 Slept at La Fonda on The Plaza After a good night’s rest, I spent the morning on the phone with my wonderful coaching clients. When I asked Hotel Chaco for a late checkout at noon, the…
Sunday, November 10 Day 4 Albuquerque The day begins at 5:20 AM in the hotel lobby catching our transportation to the hot air balloon ride! I am so excited, as this is my first hot air balloon ride. And a little apprehensive too since I am not all that fond of heights. Rainbow Ryders We travel…
November 9 Day 3 Albuquerque For the next two days, I enjoyed Albuquerque with seven other travel writers as part of a press trip organized by Brenna Moore from VisitABQ. We were graciously treated to our meals and wine and experiences but all of my comments are my own….
November 9, 2019. From Zuni Pueblo To Albuquerque Roads Traveled NM 53 to Grants I-40 To Old Town Albuquerque Slept at Hotel Chaco in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico We came for the blue corn pancakes and weren’t disappointed. Breakfast started with strong coffee and juices. Fresh strawberries were just one of…