Kathy Didier
Utah - Arizona - New Mexico - Washington - Croatia - Morocco - Switzerland - Portugal - Guatemala - India - Italy
Pembrook, my lodge in Woodstock, NH, is available for weekend and weeklong rentals. Sleeps from two to twenty. I and others continue to enjoy leading trips out of the house. Consider renting Pembrook’s Big House or Little House with friends and family. The Big House sleeps fourteen and the Little House six. Cannot beat the area for outdoor recreation. Check out description at http://kathydidier.googlepages.com/
Thank you..... Kathy Didier
TRIPS BASED AT PEMBROOK
Unless otherwise stated trip is out of Pembrook
August 14-16, 2009 – (AMC) Hiking in the White Mountains - Enjoy Franconia Notch Ridge Hike on Saturday and Welch and Dickey on Sunday…weather permitting. Third leader will offer easier alternative hike for those not up to doing the longer steeper hikes. After hike, enjoy swim in Pemigewasset River or Mirror Lake. $140 covers lodging, breakfasts and one dinner. Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553 kdidier@suchmail.com , Nancy and Bob DiMeo, BNDimeo@gmail.com 978-649-6255
August 21-23, 2009 - (AMC) GENTLE HIKING AND SUMMER THEATER WEEKEND IN THE WHITES. Five mile hike to scenic overlook in Whites at an easy going pace followed by a refreshing, optional swim in Mirror Lake. In the evening we will enjoy dinner at local restaurant and Professional Summer Theater (Papermill Theater) to see the musical production “On the Town” a musical with music by Leonard Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Aldoph Green. On Sunday, we will hike to nearby Georgiana Falls or similar hike. $175 covers cost of lodging , theater ticket, two breakfasts and restaurant dinner. Limited space. Register early with L. Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553 Mail to: kdidier@suchmail.com or L. Marilyn Pomerantz, marilyn@firstmark.com
October 9-12 (AMC) Columbus Day Hiking Weekend in the Whites. Foliage at its best. Something for everybody. Four leaders offer choice of two hikes each day…. 4000’ers and easier scenic hikes. $240 for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners . Reg. with Kathy Didier mailto:kdidier@coopresources.net 603-726-3553 Nancy Dimeo, Bob Dimeo, mailto:bndimeo@charter.net 978-649-6255
October 23-25 (AMC) Gentle Fall Hiking in the White Mtns.. Great time to be out on the trail….no bugs….cool weather…..fall foliage. Join us for hikes on Sat. and Sun. as we hike to scenic ponds, waterfalls, or mountain overlooks. Distance 5 miles, elevation gain 1500 or less. $140 covers two nights lodging, two breakfasts, and Saturday dinner. Reg. With Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553 kdidier@suchmail.com Marilyn Pomerantz marilyn@firstmark.com 603-726-3144
January 29 – 31, 2010 – (AMC) Snowshoeing in the White Mountains, EASY snowshoeing for those who would like to explore the White Mountain National Forest during the winter season. Four to six mile hike each day. $145 covers lodging at Pembrook Lodge, two breakfasts, happy hour, Saturday dinner. Reg. with Kathy Didier, mailto:kdidier@coopresources.net , 603-726-3553. and/or Marilyn Pomerantz marilyn@firstmark.com 603-726-3144
February 12 – 15, 2010 – (AMC) Presidents Weekend – XC Skiing and Snowshoeing . Join us for three days of x-c skiing and snowshoeing. Ski trips led at int. level and snowshoeing at a novice level over White Mtn. Nat’l Forest trails. Downhill skiing, ski touring centers and ice skating available nearby. $245 covers 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 happy hours, 2 dinners. Reg. With L. Kathy Didier (603-726-3553 mailto:kdidier@coopresources.net Ls. Nancy DiMeo. Bob Dimeo, bndimeo@gmail.com 978-649-6255
March 12 – 14, 2010 –(AMC) Snowshoeing in the White Mountains, EASY snowshoeing for those who would like to explore the White Mountain National Forest during the late winter season. Long days, warmer temperatures. Four to six mile hike each day. $145 covers lodging at Pembrook Lodge, two breakfasts, happy hour, Saturday dinner. Reg. with Kathy Didier, mailto:kdidier@coopresources.net , 603-726-3553. and/or Marilyn Pomerantz marilyn@firstmark.com 603-726-3144
2009 - 2011 EXTENDED TRIPS AND ADVENTURES
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September 5-16, 2009 Best of Southern Utah – Hiking in Zion, Bryce, & Capitol Reef Nat’l parks. Three days spent in each beautiful location. Comfortable lodge and motel accommodations (two to a room with bath) . Explore mountain ridges, meadows filled with wild flowers, hidden lakes, canyons, buttes, hoodoos and so much more. Transportation by van in Utah, lodging, most meals, entrance fees. For more info contact Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553; kdidier@suchmail.com or Bob and Nancy Dimeo, 978-649-6255 BNDimeo@gmail.com WE HAVE SPACE FOR ONE MALE PARTICIPANT
October 1-11, 2009 (GoAhead Vacations) Croatia: Mediterranean Escape – Twelve days/ten nights. Visit Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, and Dubrovnik. Tour extension in Slovenia from October 12-15 .. Sightseeing excursions. For more info go to: http://katharinedidiercroatia.grouptoursite.com/ Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com
October 31 - November 12, 2009 – Morocco Atlas/Sahara Explorer Tour, 13Days
Marrakech start and finish point. Light Adventure / Walking / Discovery
This tour will combine the beauty and mystique of the High Atlas villages and nature with the stunning contrast of the Sahara Desert. The emphasis of the tour is light walking and cultural discovery. The comfort level is 'basic' for the Atlas portion (3 nights) and 'very comfortable' for the desert portion (4-6 nights). The hotel in Marrakech (3 nights total) is also comfortable and very charming.
All rooming will be twin share and where possible, we'll avoid use of sleeping bags - with exception of 1 ''optional'' desert camp night in Sahara. The tour will begin/end in Marrakech with a cozy character hotel and tours of this fine market city. Transport will be in a group minibus that is of very good standard. Travel distances will be long at times but stops for walking / sightseeing are arranged to maximize the physical aspects of the trip and to see the countryside and interact with the people! kdidier@suchmail.com
April 16-25, 2010 - Hiking in Portugal. Lisbon..Sintra..Setubal..Santiago de Cacem..Evora... This trip will be led by Matt Butler of Adventurebug (a company based in Spain). Largely travelling on foot, we will explore the hidden treasures of both rural and urban areas and enjoy the wide variety of culinary delights on offer. Our daily walks are gentle but cover enough terrain to give you a sense of being in the fresh air. Expect to be out walking for most of the day and this includes visits to attractions (optional), picnic lunch and some light daily transfers where necessary. A further highlight of travel in this part of Portugal in late April is the abundance of wild flowers (both coastal and inland), and the migration of birds back to the area – particularly around Setubal and our visit to the Nature Park – Estuario Do Sado. For more info contact: Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com or read itinerary at http://portugalwithkathy.blogspot.com/
May 14 - 25, 2010 - New Mexico Hiking to Ancient Sites, Ancient Waters - Hike the canyons and mountains of northern NM while exploring ancient archaeological sites. Field trips to ancient pueblos along the Rio Chama and Rio Ojo Caliente, petroglyph areas, and a pithouse village highlight this week. The itinerary includes a trip to the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs where we can soak in hot springs sacred to Native Americans. Vist Taos Pueblo and Bandelier National Mounument. Stay at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and Santa Fe. Enjoy the art museums of Santa Fe. Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com
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August 2010 - Hike Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks (Washington). Sightsee in Victoria, BC (Canada) - Two week trip offers diverse hikes to mountains and seaside. Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com and Nancy and Bob DiMeo bndimeo@gmail.com
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September 2010 - Portugal Hiking. Repeat of April trip. This trip will start out in Lisbon. We travel from the Alentejo region ….down to the Algarve. Itinerary should be ready soon. $1700 Included in price of trip: lodging in Portugal, all meals from day 2-9, admissions, local guide, transportation in Portugal. Contact Kathy Didier 603-726-3553 kdidier@suchmail.com
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October 23 - November 6, 2010 – Guatemala for Day of the Dead Celebrations. Trip itinerary can be found on this website: www.rutahsa.com/guate-10.html Contact kdidier@suchmail.com .
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2011 - VOYAGE TO INDIA
An opportunity to journey in one's lifetime is not truly complete until you experience India. From breathtaking national forests, to dry featureless plains to the foothills of the Himalayas and over 330 million Hindu dieties, this country has a story to tell and a landscape to match. We are inviting interested travellers on this specially designed exploration of India's authentic attractions. Staying primarily within Rajastan State, the gem of India, we will explore ancient monuments and temples - including the Taj Ma Hal, dip our feet in the River Ganges, walk through wildlife reserves, visit holy centers such as Udaipur and Pushkar and even enjoy a cooking course in a local home. From our comfortable private bus we will explore India at our pace, staying in hotels of a very high standard and balancing light walking explorations with sightseeing, guest presentations and a celebration of this emerging culture's glorious food, music, art and peaceful way of life. Personally guided by Matt Butler, trip leader for Kathy's programs in Andalucia,Spain, Morocco and Portugal, Matt promises a unique journey of inward reflection and outward fulfillment as he takes us through India's safest region with the best infrastructure for this style of tourism.
The opportunity to travel with us on this unique discovery tour is available on demand. The trip is approximately 14 nights in duration to/from New Delhi. Contact Kathy Didier if you are interested in this trip. I will keep a list and contact you when final plans have been made. kdidier@suchmail.com
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Spring of 2011 in Umbria. Visit this scenic part of Italy at a beautiful time of year. Poppies in bloom, cuckoos singing, festivals being celebrated….. Walking and sightseeing through ancient hill towns of Assisi, Spello, Gubbio, Perugia,. Taste wines and olive oils. Cooking class. Stay at Malvarina, a charming agriturismo on the slopes of Mount Subasio. This will be a culinary experience as well as a cultural one. English speaking guides. Join one or a combination of trips. These trips fill early. Contact Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553.
Potential trips: Sedona, AZ… Amsterdam, Holland......Oaxaca, Mexico…..Spanish Language School in Mexico …. Walking in Tuscany …Let me know what is of interest to you. Thank you. Kathy
