THE EAST AFRICA BOOK

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Follow TravelingJules as she explores East Africa, traveling overland and camping in the wilderness, in order to explore everything from Kenya and Tanzania's top game parks (ex. Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, the Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater) to Zanzibar's exotic towns and beautiful beaches, meeting local tribes and wild animals along the way.

COLORADO

There's something wonderful about being home. And after a long trip away, it was nice to look at my home with a fresh set of eyes. When traveling, it's easy to feel motivated to enjoy all the things a place has to offer because you have a limited window of opportunity. But, at home, we often miss out on what's sitting right in front of us! So, in the madness of reorganizing my life and reuniting with friends and family, I tried to find time to enjoy a few of Colorado's hidden gems.

I went fly fishing with my fellow snowboard instructor friend Jeff Smith, a.k.a. FOG, who also happens to be a fly fishing guide. He introduced me to the interesting sport of fly fishing on the Eagle River near Wolcott:


We rented waders (a super hot Fall fashion) from my friend at Fly Fishing Outfitters before hiking down to the river and setting foot in the mud. Jeff showed me all his fancy fly fishing gear (now I'm convinced fly fishing is just like sewing for boys) and taught me how to cast. Beginners luck worked so-so for me: I got a sure nibble but lost it in the end, but had a great time overall. For a full report, click here to go to Jeff's web site.

I also went hiking with mom & dad, my favorite Roving Ranger, on the South Rim Trail at Roxborough State Park:


What a beautiful view of fountain valley!