hiking – Carey & Donna's Travel Site

Sri Lanka – January/February 2023

Sri Lanka Independence Day Parade – Feb. 4, 2023

Donna and I embarked on a Gate 1 journey to Sri Lanka, accompanied by a group of five other travelers. Our guide Richard led us on a tour of the majority of the island, including several notable attractions. One such highlight was the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, which required a climb of 1200 steps to get to the top. We also explored Polonnaruwa, a variety of temples, and a botanical garden. During our trip, we even managed to spot a leopard in Yala National Park and engage in a discussion with a Buddhist Monk. Our tour concluded with a trip to Galle Fort and a visit to a turtle hatchery.

Climbing the stairs at Sirigiya – a UNESCO World Heritage site

Walk on Scenic Dr. – El Paso, Texas | June 2022

Donna and I went for a Sunday morning walk on the El Paso Scenic Drive. As the road is blocked from automotive traffic on Sundays, we decided to take advantage of the opportunity to have a peaceful uphill walk. The view from the top of the El Paso and Juarez city areas was quite impressive. On our way home, we also stopped at Tom Lea Park for a brief walk. It was a nice way to spend the day and enjoy some quality time together.