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Vegan Dolomites

 

Vegan Uganda Gorillas

 

 

 

Trans-Catalina Island Trail

 

Egyptian Roadtrip

 

Greece-Turkey Cruise

 

Buffalo River Trail

 

Oregon-Washington Family Road Trip

 

Vegan Inca Trail   April 24-30, 2022
After 2 years of covid delays, the stars finally aligned and our 12-member team, led by amazing guides and an intrepid support crew, hiked the Classic Inca Trail! After 4 days of strenuous high-altitude uphill treks followed by often scary descents on narrow, uneven rocky stairs, we reached the Sungate overlooking Machu Picchu as the sun illuminated its ancient ruins--another dream come true!

 



Facebook Team Page

Video Journal
In streamable format.
Pause slides as needed.

First Snow Experience!   Jan 3, 2020
Taking advantage of the first heavy snowfall of the year, Patrick & I took Cole (5) & Russ (2 1/2) about 3 hours north to Big Bear Lake for their very first snow experience, which included sledding, a snowman, and a snowball fight!

On the way there, when Cole predictably expressed impatience with the long drive, I assured him it would be worth it. He asked, "What does worth it mean?" I replied, "You'll see." On the way home, he enthusiastically agreed it was "worth it"!


2:58m

Austria-Czechia-Hungary Roadtrip   Oct 7 - 17, 2019
After our Iberian cruise, we flew from Nice, France to Vienna, Austria for a fantastic 10-day self-guided roadtrip through 4 of Europe's most iconic cities.

 Route Map
1-Vienna 8:57m
2-Salzburg 12:21m
3-Prague 11:49m
4-Budapest 12:25m

VeganCruisade Iberian Quest   Sep 25 - Oct 6, 2019
Anita and I joined about 30 other vegans on the Oceania Marina for a delightful cruise of the western Mediterranean skirting the coasts of Portugal, Spain, France, and Monaco then overnighting in Nice before flying to Vienna.
Trip organized by
www.facebook.com/VeganCruisade.

Route Map
1-Lisbon/Sintra 10:53m
2-Cadiz/Gibraltar 6:55m
3-Málaga 4:20m
4-Alicante 2:15m
5-Palma de Mallorca 4:18m
6-Barcelona 6:56m
7-Marseilles 5:19m
8-Monaco 4:47m
9-Nice 1:37m
10-Oceania Marina 5:10m

Mt. Whitney Dayhike   Sep 10, 2019
Ever since my multi-day Whitney backpack in 2010 (below), I've wanted to attempt a one-day summit (~22 miles roundtrip, ~6000 ft elevation gain/loss, average trail time 16 hrs), and I finally snagged an elusive permit.

Starting around 2 am, I made good time until I reached about 13,000 feet on the dreaded 99 switchbacks, above which my heart and lungs unexpectedly struggled to keep up.

But I slowly trudged on, summiting the awesome 14,505 ft peak a month shy of my 67th birthday!




5:14 min

Vegan Antarctica   February 20 - March 1, 2019
For this all-vegan expedition, I assembled a team of 17 adventurers, including son-in-law Patrick Guera, travel buddies Jim Miersma & Dave Holland, some San Diego friends, and several delightful U.S. and international adventurers. Antarctica is otherworldly, like an icy moon of Jupiter but with abundant wildlife, penguins, seals, birds, & whales! Aboard ship, we had an exclusive VIP (Vegan Important Persons) dining room with a wonderful dedicated waiter and a chef who prepared brilliant vegan meals. This trip of a lifetime exceeded all our expectations!

  



Facebook Team Page

Video Journal

Israel-Petra   April 22 - May 3, 2018
Anita, I, and in-laws Bob & Robin Friedman enjoyed a fascinating 9-day private guided road trip through Israel. Although this tiny country is a mere 85 x 270 miles at its maximum points, the number of important historical sites was astonishing. To top off our adventure, we took a day-trip into Jordan and trekked to the famous "Indiana Jones" rock city of Petra.

Northern Route Map
1-Jaffa 4:02m
2-Tel Aviv 3:13m
3-Caesarea 3:13m
4-Haifa/Akko 3:08m
5-Rosh HaNikra 3:18m
6-Katzrin/Golan/Safed 7:02m
7-Galilee/Tiberias/
MtBeatitude/
Tabgha/
Capernaum 4:14m
8-Nazareth 3:05m

Southern Route Map
9-Jerusalem1 7:04m
10-Bethlehem/WestBank 4:24m
11-Jerusalem2 5:36m
12-RiverJordan/Qumran 4:45m
13-Jericho 5:10m
14-Masada/DeadSea 8:33m
15-Petra 4:14m

And Then There Were Two!   2017-2018
On April 19, 2017, to our great delight, grandson Russ joined his brother Cole, who was 2 1/2 at the time. Their personalities couldn't be more different: wild & crazy vs. somber & serious (Seri-Russ, but with a disarming smile!). As he adjusts to this "intruder," Cole alternates between loving brother and rival for his parents' affection. Enjoy these brief clips of their delightful interactions! (Last pics were from July 2018.)


4:09 min

Vegan Kilimanjaro   March 1, 2018 Summit
To attempt Africa's highest peak (19,341 ft), I organized a 17-member international vegan team ranging in age from 18 - 70. Our stunning 82% success rate was nearly double the 44% average for a 6-day climb, demonstrating the awesome power of plant-based eating! Afterwards, I met Jim Miersma, Dave Holland, and JC Corcoran for a week touring South Africa's Johannesburg & Cape Town. My camera-phone batteries still hadn't recovered from the cold and altitude on Kili and were having trouble holding a charge, so unfortunately, I have no South Africa pics or videos to share.



Facebook Team Page

VegWorld Article

Video Journal

In streamable format.
Pause slides as needed.

Australia   March 1-13, 2017
Dave Holland and I combined city tours with outdoor treks on this fantastic adventure down under. Surprises: The Sydney Opera House is not really white. Kangaroos don't roam the streets. Ayers Rock is more impressive from afar. Melbourne is pronounced "Mel-bun." The Great Ocean Road (GOR) really is!

 
     

1-Sydney 4:32 min

2-Blue Mtns 3:09 min

3-Ayers/Uluru 5:35 min

4-Kata/Kings 3:41 min

5-Melbourne 5:24 min

6-GOR 2:22 min

Morocco   April 12-21, 2016
Long-time travel buddy Jim Miersma joined me for a magical ~1000-mile guided roadtrip that looped through Casablanca, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Erfoud, Merzouga, Ifrane, Fes (Fez), Volubilis, Meknes, & Rabat. California-like in climate & terrain, the landscape was punctuated by exotic architecture, culture, and inhabitants. This moderate Muslim country has a progressive king and parliament and considers the U.S. and its people welcome friends.

Route Map


Morocco-19:53 min

Cole: A Year in the Life!   November 4, 2014-2015
Being grandparents is even better than we'd hoped! An energetic little bundle of joy with a beaming smile that could melt ice, as it does our hearts, please enjoy these highlights from Cole's first year on the planet.  Besides his extremely good nature, his defining feature has been his wild & crazy hair! Other great news: Aunt Rose turned 101!
[Sad postscript: Our beloved Aunt Rose passed peacefully in her sleep on Feb 25, 2016.]


Cole-1yr 8:42 min

Gen Weinberg - Celebration of Life   April 26, 2015
On March 6, our cherished matriarch suddenly passed away from cardiovascular-respiratory complications. To celebrate her legacy of 87 years, over 140 people gathered at the Weinberg Compound. Their tributes ran for over an hour, a fitting testament to the goodwill that Mom (& Dad) had shared with so many others over the years. Now that both our folks are gone, we are gradually accepting our role as the elder generation. But memories of our precious parents will live on forever. Mom's Memorial Brochure


Slideshow - 3:11 min

Patagonia-Iguazu   Jan 8 - 28, 2015
Fellow “Vegan Adventurer” Dave Holland and I spent 3 weeks touring the far reaches of Argentina & Chile. From Buenos Aires we flew north to the thunderous Iguazu Falls before heading south to the desolate steppes, massive glaciers, and iconic peaks of Patagonia, wrapping up our tour in Santiago, Chile. While a brief but heavy bout with the flu somewhat dampened our hiking plans, we covered a lot of territory. Route Map.

  
               

1-Buenos Aires 5:36 min


2-Iguazu Falls 7:47 min


3-P.Moreno Glacier 4:47 m


4-El Chalten 6:58 min


5-Torres Del Paine 10:15 m


6-Santiago 9:07 min

From 0 to 100 in a Day!     November 4-5, 2014
On Election Day, November 4, our beautiful grandson, Cole Jones Guera, entered this world. A day later, November 5, our beloved Aunt Rose turned 100. How lucky we are to have them both in our lives! Anita was thrilled to assist Patrick and Rachel in the delivery room while I crashed overnight in the waiting room with Rachel's biological father, Peter. Then in mid-November, Mom flew with us to Florida for Aunt Rose's 100th birthday celebration. Rose was expecting Anita and me, but Mom was a (planned) surprise and they had a joyful, tearful reunion. Aunt Rose used to babysit my dad when they were neighbors in New York, and she went on to marry my dad's brother Joe.


Cole 1:14 min


Aunt Rose 2:39 min

Belize-Tikal     Sep 13-20, 2014
On this weeklong mancation, Jim Miersma & I skipped the beaches in favor of Belize's Carnival, wildlife, and ruins, including a backcountry adventure through the famous ATM cave, a thrilling flight over the unbelievable Great Blue Hole, and a fantastic day trip to the magnificent Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala.

 
                    

1-Belize City 7:50 min

2-Belize Ruins 5:14 min

3-Tikal 7:37 min

4-ATM Cave 5:03 min

5-Great Blue Hole 5:50 m

6-Cockscomb 4:41 min

Holistic Holiday at Sea     Mar 1-8, 2014
Imagine a cruise where you eat and eat and actually lose weight! That's what Anita and I experienced on a weeklong cruise of the Caribbean along with about 1500 other vegans aboard the MSC Divina. Our days were filled with health lectures (The Big 3: Barnard, Klaper, Campbell-China Study) and cooking demos punctuated by port visits to St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, & the Bahamas (rained out). But the best part was meeting and getting to know so many like-minded travelers. Truly vegan heaven! www.atasteofhealth.org


The Ship 4:32 min
The Ports 11:05 min
The Shows 9:40 min
The Big 3: 12.26 min

C2C - Cactus to Clouds   April 26, 2013
To challenge myself in my 60th year (16 as a vegan), I solo-hiked the infamous Skyline Trail from the Palm Springs desert floor to the peak of Mt. San Jacinto then back down to the tram (21 miles / 10,000 ft gain / 2500 loss). Starting at 1 am, even with a full moon and a headlamp, I lost the trail several times. Hours later near the peak, hard-packed snow made it difficult to find my way. With a slow but steady pace and short rest breaks, it took me roughly 15 hours. I vowed never to work as hard again, but on the tram ride down, I was already contemplating my next outing!
Training Notes; Trail Notes; Trail Map

Mt. San Jacinto
10,834 ft

C2C - 10:35 min

Elliot Weinberg - Celebration of Life   August 11, 2012
On May 29, our dear father passed away from complications of cancer. At 88 years, he lived a good, long life and gave us ample time to make our goodbyes. He was a man of honor and integrity, generous with his time, talent, and money. His smile, his laugh, his jokes, and especially his love were felt by all he met. In early August, friends and family came together to celebrate his passing. This short slide show of his life & times will likely elicit both smiles and tears. He will be greatly missed. Dad's Memorial Brochure


Slide show - 3:29 min

Rachel Earns Masters    May 2012
While teaching full time at Quest Academy (see below), Rachel attended San Diego State University at night to earn a Masters Degree in Math Education. Based on academic excellence coupled with a dynamic, socially-engaging persona, her peers and teachers chose her as the "Outstanding Graduate Student" for the entire College of Education. During graduation ceremonies, she was privileged to sit with the College's Most Influential Faculty, Dr. Vicki Jacobs, and other dignitaries on stage. To top it off, she later attended a week-long internship with Erin Gruwell, the teacher portrayed by dual Oscar winner Hilary Swank in the inspiring film, "Freedom Writers."


Award Ceremony 4:50 min
Math Presentation 4:30 mn
Graduation  1:00 min

Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand   Feb 13 - 27, 2012
On our latest mancation, Jim Miersma and I spent 2 weeks touring the highlights and horrors of Southeast Asia. From the mythic beauty of Ha Long Bay to the crushing confines of the Cu Chi Tunnels to the terrors of the Cambodian Killing Fields, from the astonishing Angkor temples to the hustle-bustle of burgeoning Bangkok, we saw and learned a great deal about this captivating region of the world.

 
     

1-Ha Long Bay 3:59 min
2-Hanoi Hilton 3:09 min
3-Moto Madness 2:30 min
4-Cu Chi Tunnels 7:29 min
5-Killing Fields 8:18 min
6-Angkor Temples 4:46min
7-Village School 2:51 min
8-Thai Temples 3:52 min
9-Floating Market 2:00 min
10-Arts & Crafts 5:06 min
11-Farm & Field 3:50 min
12-Exotic Eats 3:20 min

Baltic Cruise   May 10 - 24, 2011
In just 11 days aboard the Emerald Princess, Anita and I visited Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Berlin, Aarhus, and Oslo. It was a whirlwind tour with scarcely enough time in each port. The weather was mostly cold and overcast, but the sights, monuments, and history were astounding, particularly the churches and palaces in magnificent St. Petersburg, Russia.


St. Petersburg - 14:20 min

Elliot & Gen Weinberg 60th Anniversary   April 2011
On the last weekend in April, dozens of family and friends gathered in Palm Springs, California to celebrate our wonderful parents' 60 years of marriage. This slide show begins with a charming poem written and narrated by brother Phil, then goes on to depict, sometimes a bit irreverently, Mom & Dad's early years of courtship, their struggles and successes as the family grew, and snippets from their lives and travels.


Slide show - 8 min

Galapagos & Amazon   November 7 - 17, 2010
As they did in India in 2007 (below), Jim Miersma & Henry Martinez, along with Henry's friend Ken Varnell, joined me on another fascinating adventure, this time to equatorial Ecuador. With the nearly 2-mile-high capital Quito as our base, we spent 5 days traversing the Galapagos Islands followed by 4 days canoeing & trekking in the Amazon rainforest. Exotic animals, plants, insects, and terrain galore!
 www.galapagosislands.com  www.princessofgalapagos.com  www.sanilodge.com

Quito
Quito 2:32 min
Galapagos
1-San Cristobal 3:54 min
2-Espanola 6:49 min
3-Floreana 3:32 min
4-Isabela 7:16 min
5-Santa Cruz 1:44 min
Amazon
1-Transport/Lodging 3:53
2-Rainforest Plants 2:40
3-Day Expeditions 4:52
4-Night Expeditions 2:16
5-Observation Tower 2:44
6-Sani Community 4:40

PETA 30th Anniversary Gala   September 25, 2010
As longtime PETA members, Anita, Rachel, and I attended this star-studded tribute to People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Hosted by Alec Baldwin, honorees included celebrities like Lea Michele (Glee), Eva Mendes, Kellan Lutz (Twilight), Charo, and Anjelica Huston, as well as everyday heroes for animal rights. Although not quite as "magical" as the 25th Anniversary Gala that we attended in 2005 on the L.A. Paramount Studios New York backlot, it was an inspiring event. https://www.peta.org/blog/thirty-productive-years-one-fabulous-night


PETA - 3:14 min

Mt. Whitney Expedition   August 14 - 20, 2010
I and Sierra Club friends traversed nearly 50 miles of often steep and rocky trails over a 6-day period. Along the way, we "bagged" two of California's Fourteeners: Mt. Langley (14,032 ft) and Mt. Whitney (at 14,505 feet, the highest peak in the lower 48 states). It was my most ambitious backpack in 40 years, and I had the battered feet and boots to prove it. I've never been completely comfortable with heights, so I had some fear to conquer. But the experience was life altering. With Whitney under my belt, new challenges seem less daunting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Whitney 


Whitney - 6:50 min

Washington D.C.   Mar 29 - Apr 8, 2010
Anita and I took the "kids" with us to D.C. on Rachel's spring teaching break. Patrick even passed up a film job to be with us for our first couples family vacation. I put together a typical "relaxed" itinerary--about 30 venues in 10 days, including side trips to Manassas, Monticello, Fredericksburg, and Mt. Vernon. We had a fantastic, exhausting holiday, but the uniquely coincidental highlight of our trip was that the cherry blossoms were in full, gorgeous bloom. www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org


Blossoms - 1:15 min

Niagara Falls   May 2009
The magnificent falls were one of the highlights of a two-week road trip that Anita and I took through beautiful, spring-time New England. After 4 nights in exciting Manhattan, we rented a 50-mpg Toyota Prius and logged 1850 miles through Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey visiting friends, family, sites, and Ivy League colleges along the way. These stunning shots of Niagara from above and below include the Maid of the Mist boat ride and the Cave of the Winds path at the base of Bridal Veil Falls. www.niagarafallslive.com


Niagara - 7 min

Hawaiian Highlights   Aug 31 - Sep 10, 2008
Anita, I, and my folks were thrilled to spend 5 days in Oahu, 3 days in Hawaii (The Big Island), and 2 days in Kauai. While in the Navy in the mid-70s, one of my duty stations was Pearl Harbor, and Mom & Dad have also been to the islands, but this was Anita's first visit. We had great weather and a marvelous time, notwithstanding the huge, palm-sized Cane Spider residing in our rental vehicle in Kauai. Click on the pictures on the right to see and experience some of the highlights of our tropical extravaganza. Below are web links to the sites depicted in the videos.
Oahu:   Polynesian Cultural Center
Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Kauai:  Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, Spouting Horn


Oahu - 5:50 min


Hawaii - 2:45 min


Kauai - 2:39 min

Portrait of Success Award   January 12, 2009
In recognition of her exemplary achievements at Quest Academy, Rachel was honored with a prestigious award from the Community Day School Network at their annual statewide conference. She was selected from among many worthy educators representing about 400 middle and high schools for the equivalent of a "Teacher of the Year" award!

Quest Academy Graduation
   June 20, 2008
In summer 2007, having just earned her teaching credential, Rachel was hired to start a Community Day School for struggling middle-school students. Her experience teaching in court-ordered schools and her firm-yet-caring attitude made her the ideal candidate for the job. With a budget, an empty classroom, and some helpful advice from administrators, she designed a pirate-themed curriculum that would appeal to 6th, 7th, & 8th graders, then decorated her classroom to match. Patrick came up with the name, and Quest Academy was born. Now her first class has graduated!


Graduation - 3:20 min

Impressions of India   December 1 - 15, 2007
India astounds the senses! India assaults the senses! Fascinating colors, variety, people, temples, monuments, and food are at times overwhelmed by pollution, smoke, dust, poverty, crowds, and traffic. Join me and high school buddies Henry Martinez & Jim Miersma as we survive an exhausting 9600-mile, 20-hour plane ride from Los Angeles to
Delhi, a challenging 450-mile, 18-hour sleeper train to Varanasi, and a harrowing 1400-mile,10-day road trip through the cities of Khajuraho, Agra, Jaipur, & Udaipur and back to Delhi with our intrepid driver and guide, Ajay Yadav.
                              Map of Route              India Travel Notes

Delhi - 3:26 min

Varanasi - 2:08 min

Khajuraho - 1:21 min

Agra (1) - 3:05 min

Agra (2) - 1:28 min

Ajay's House - 2:18 min

Jaipur - 3:41 min

Udaipur - 3:03 min

Animal Antics  - 3:43 min

Crafts & Workers - 4:10 min

Transport Trials - 5:20 min

Comic-Con 2007   July 27 - 28, 2007
Anita and I attended the first two days of this four-day annual pop-culture phenomenon and saw exclusive TV pilots, movie previews, and panel discussions that included the casts of the Bionic Woman (Michelle Ryan, Katee Sackhoff), Blade Runner reissue (Joanna Cassidy, James Hong, Sean Young, Ridley Scott-director), Get Smart (Steve Carrell, Dwayne the Rock Johnson), Heroes (Hayden Panettiere, Masi Oka...), Hulk (Edward Norton, Liv Tyler), Ironman (Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard), Shoot 'Em Up (Clive Owen), Whiteout (Kate Beckinsale), comic-book legend, Stan Lee, and Comic-Con favorite of Clerks fame, Kevin Smith.


Comic-Con 2007 - 3 min

Patrick & Rachel Wed   July 1, 2007
About 250 family and friends helped us celebrate Patrick and Rachel's wedding at San Diego's beautiful Admiral Kidd Club. The unparalleled setting on San Diego bay added to the magic, especially later in the evening when a nearly full moon rose over a brilliantly lit downtown skyline. It was a joyous occasion and totally vegan, down to the scrumptious chocolate wedding cake. It was the wedding Rachel dreamed of as a young girl, and she and Patrick deemed it "perfect!" Our baby is now Rachel Guera.
Wedding Photo Collage -- Don't miss the money shot on the last page!


Wedding - 1:45 min

QM2 Splendours of the Fall   October 12 - 24, 2006
Not content with just one major trip in 2006, my parents "dragged" Anita and me aboard the new Queen Mary 2, the world's largest cruise ship, to experience the beautiful fall colors of New England and Canada. To compensate for Cunard Line mixups, we were upgraded to large suites worth many times the fare we paid. With a butler, maid, concierge, maitre'd, sommelier, head waiter, 3 assistants, and a chef who made custom gourmet vegan meals for me each evening, we had a chance to experience "upper crust" living at its finest. Don't worry, it didn't go to our heads!

Queen Mary 2 in Cornerbrook leaves
Map of Route

Life Aboard QM2 - 3 min
Outbound Ports - 5:15 min
Inbound Ports - 7:45 min

Launch of the Sacagawea   June 24, 2006
The Sacagawea is the second of a new class of Navy cargo ships being named after famous explorers. Sacagawea was the intrepid Shoshone guide on Lewis & Clark's Northwest expedition who also has her own $1 gold coin. I tagged along as "staff photographer" for my neighbor, Stan Marder, editor of the online High-Tech User News, so I got to stand on the VIP Press platform for some great photos/movies.

Sacagawea before launching
Launch - 2:00 min

British Isles / Paris Adventure   May 2 - 23, 2006
Anita, I, and my parents, Elliot & Gen, spent a wonderful three weeks in Europe. For the first two weeks, we rented a car and drove 1750 miles through England, Ireland, and Scotland. For the final week, we took the Eurostar Chunnel train to Paris.
Photo Tour -- Take a chronological tour via links at the bottom of each photo page.
Photo Directory -- Go directly to the city/site photos you want to see.
Tip: If you print a photo page, select the "Current Page" option from the print menu. Otherwise you'll also get a second page with just a few words typed on it.
British Isles Driving Tips -- Or what I wished I had known beforehand!
European Travel Tips - Country oddities, reducing costs, and more.

London Big Ben Tower at night
British Isles - 7 min

Eiffel Tower
Paris - 6:18 min

The Implosion!   April 15, 2006
To make way for a new federal courthouse, the venerable Hotel San Diego was imploded by hundreds of well-placed charges of dynamite. Anita, I, and neighbors viewed the demolition from the 28th floor of the nearby Pinnacle condominium tower. You may want to turn down the volume or cover your ears for this one. It's loud!

Hotel San Diego Implosion
Implosion - 53 sec

Family on TV   November 25, 2005
The Proposal
Our daughter Rachel was proposed to on live TV by her boyfriend of 8 years, Patrick Guera, while he was supporting himself through film school as a camera operator and floor director at KUSI Channel 9/51, San Diego. Wedding bells finally rang on July 1, 2007. Scroll up to see the wedding highlights above!
At the Mall

By delightful coincidence, Rachel's cousin, Trisha Weinberg, and her friend, Carina, were interviewed earlier in the same newscast while shopping at a local mall. For those of you who don't know her, Trisha is the striking blonde on the left!

Patrick proposes to Rachel on TV
Proposal - 3:32 min

Trisha & Carina at the Mall
Mall - 35 sec

Mike & Anita Move Downtown   October 31, 2005
Retired empty nesters, we downsized from our 4-bedroom La Mesa home to a 2-bedroom San Diego condo (Horizons-Marina District). It was an ordeal getting rid of 18 years of accumulation, but we love living downtown where we can walk almost everywhere and something's always going on. The best part: a community of neighbors who regularly get together for fun and service activities. We're also thrilled to have reduced our environmental footprint by sharing vertical living space with so many others. Since most of our previous furniture wouldn't fit, it took us months to furnish the place from scratch. Photos - Spring 2006

Horizons Twin Towers
Living at Horizons
Fall 2006 - 11:35 min