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SOARING THRU ARIZONA SKIES IN A HOT AIR BALLOON

May 27, 2016 · by Pamela Dittmer McKuen | tagged Arizona, hot air balloon | Leave a comment

The hotel lobby at 4:15 a.m. was soundless as I awaited pickup for a sunrise hot air balloon ride above the Sonoran Desert. A massive SUV rolled into the circular driveway to meet me. A half hour later, we arrived at the Rainbow Ryders headquarters near the Deer Valley Municipal Airport in Phoenix. The sky […]

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Lions in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Lions in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
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The stained-glass dome above the Sculpture Room at the Driehaus Museum. Photo by Pamela McKuen
The stained-glass dome above the Sculpture Room at the Driehaus Museum. Photo by Pamela McKuen
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Sweet dreams at the Alise Chicago boutique hotel
Sweet dreams at the Alise Chicago boutique hotel
Love Park, Lima, Peru
Love Park, Lima, Peru
Hug a tree, and it will respond to your touch.
Hug a tree, and it will respond to your touch.
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The infinity pool appears to merge into the Caribbean Sea at Nizuc Resort & Spa, Cancun.
The infinity pool appears to merge into the Caribbean Sea at Nizuc Resort & Spa, Cancun.
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Oasis Sens lobby at night
Oasis Sens lobby at night
Whale sharks are gentle giants--and mostly vegan. Photo by Cancun CVB
Whale sharks are gentle giants–and mostly vegan. Photo by Cancun CVB
Riverboat cruise along the Amazon in Peru
Riverboat cruise along the Amazon in Peru
My view of Victoria Falls from the helicopter cockpit.
My view of Victoria Falls from the helicopter cockpit.
A flotation pod at True REST Float Spa in Gilbert, Arizona.
A flotation pod at True REST Float Spa in Gilbert, Arizona.
Bubblegum Moose Bubble by Jacob Watts
Bubblegum Moose Bubble by Jacob Watts
Mighty fine hot chicken at Hattie B's in Nashville
Mighty fine hot chicken at Hattie B’s in Nashville
Ocean Suite at Nizuc
Ocean Suite at Nizuc
The Phoenician, Scottsdale, against a mountain backdrop
The Phoenician, Scottsdale, against a mountain backdrop
Lima Cathedral, Peru
Lima Cathedral, Peru
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The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, integrates luxury, leisure and design inspiration.
The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, integrates luxury, leisure and design inspiration.
On safari in South Africa
On safari in South Africa
Seared rare yellowfin tuna and watermelon
Seared rare yellowfin tuna and watermelon
Coca-cola falls at Tahquamenon State Park, UP, Michigan
Coca-cola falls at Tahquamenon State Park, UP, Michigan
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Lion Encounter, Zimbabwe
Lion Encounter, Zimbabwe
Fishing for piranha in the Amazon
Fishing for piranha in the Amazon
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Lunch spread, Proof American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale
Lunch spread, Proof American Canteen at Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale
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"Expressionista: How to Express Your True Self Through (and Despite) Fashion," by Pamela Dittmer McKuen and Jackie Walker, Simon & Schuster
“Expressionista: How to Express Your True Self Through (and Despite) Fashion,” by Pamela Dittmer McKuen and Jackie Walker, Simon & Schuster
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Port Vell, Barcelona
Port Vell, Barcelona
Lemon chia waffle with citrus curd, strawberries, chia seeds and vanilla whipped cream
Lemon chia waffle with citrus curd, strawberries, chia seeds and vanilla whipped cream
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October sunset on Lake Powell, Fla.
October sunset on Lake Powell, Fla.
Feeding a cub at Oswald's Bear Ranch, UP, Michigan
Feeding a cub at Oswald’s Bear Ranch, UP, Michigan
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