Pembrook Newsletter

Updated on December 28, 2009

TRIPS PLANNED… 2010, and 2011

Kathy Didier

PO Box C, Woodstock, NH 03293
603-726-3553
E-Mail: kdidier@suchmail.com

Welcome,

Whether it be a weekend in the White Mountains of New Hampshire or travel to a more distant location, I hope that you will consider joining the excursions offered below. Listed first are the weekend trips in NH. Scroll down farther and you can read about the more distant trips that I and my co-leaders have planned.

New Mexico - Washington - Minnesota - Switzerland - Portugal - Guatemala - India - Italy

This is a sampling of trips being offered. Read descriptions below. If you have interest in any of the trips, ask to be put on an information list. As soon as trip plans are final, you will be among the first to receive information. Many of these trips fill quickly.

Join us for fall foliage hikes, holiday celebrations such as Thanksgiving, New Years, and Presidents Weekend. We are in an excellent area for winter sports.....downhill skiing, cross country, and snow shoeing.

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We are particulary excited about our 2010 trip to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. http://www.ghostranch.org/ You can read more about our trip at: http://nm2010hikingtrip.blogspot.com/ This scenic area was the home and inspiration of the artist, Georgia O'Keeffe. During this excursion we will hike and visit historical and archaeological sites....such as Taos and Bandelier National Monument. Two days spent are in Santa Fe, NM.

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/ Due to a cancellation....the house is now available for the Martin Luther King holiday weekend in January.

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Thank you..... Kathy Didier

TRIPS BASED AT PEMBROOK
Unless otherwise stated trip is out of Pembrook

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January 8-10, 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@suchmail.com, 603-726-3553 and Elaine Kerrigan gowithinyoga@aol.com , 781-335-5464

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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@suchmail.com , 603-726-3553. and/or Marilyn Pomerantz marilyn@firstmark.com 603-726-3144

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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@suchmail.com Ls. Nancy DiMeo. Bob Dimeo, bndimeo@gmail.com 978-649-6255

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Fri.-Sun., Feb 26-28, 2010. (AMC) XC/Downhill Skiing in the White Mtns. Cost $150 inc. 2 nights lodging at Pembrook Lodge, 2 brkfsts, HH snacks and Sat. night dinner. Reg w/L Elaine Kerrigan, gowithinyoga@aol.com, 781-335-5464. CL TBD

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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@suchmail.com , 603-726-3553. and/or Carol Fyfe, 781-944-0221 fyfecarol@hotmail.com

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April 9-11, 2010 - (AMC) Easy Spring Hiking/Snowshoeing and Chocolate Making in the White Mountains. Saturday – Scenic five mile easy hike followed by Chocolate Making at Clay’s Chocolate Shop http://www.clayschocolates.com/ Sunday hike to either The Flume or Hamlin Park. $160 covers lodging at Pembrook Lodge, two breakfasts, Happy Hour, Saturday Dinner and Chocolate Making Lesson. Reg. With Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553 kdidier@suchmail.com and/or Marilyn Pomerantz marilyn@firstmark.com 603-726-3144

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April 30 – May 2, 2010 (AMC) SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Part II. For those who have previously taken a SOLO Wilderness First Aid course. Certification for these courses is good for two years. This is an ideal course for AMC Leaders who require re-certification or others that would like to go beyond the basic Wilderness First Aid. $200 covers SOLO Course fee, AMC fee, two nights lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday dinner and happy hour. Register with Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553

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2009 - 2011 EXTENDED TRIPS AND ADVENTURES
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Jan 15-18, 2010 Craftsbury MLK Holiday Weekend at Craftsbury Outdoor Center, VT. Cross Country Ski or snowshoe out the door at this Northeast Kingdom, Vermont resort. Wide Groomed Trails for all levels. $340 covers trail passes, 3 nights lodging (two to a room), all meals Friday dinner through Monday lunch. Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553 kdidier@suchmail.com , Nancy DiMeo BNDimeo@gmail.com 508-426-4332, Janet Hall. Trip is waitlisted.

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April 17-26, 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/

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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 Full trip description and itinerary http://nm2010hikingtrip.blogspot.com/

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August 14 - 28, 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 Full trip description and itinerary http://hikewanatlparks.blogspot.com/
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September 25 - October 4, 2010 - Portugal Hiking. Repeat of April trip. This trip will start out in Lisbon. We travel from the Alentejo region ….down to the Algarve. $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 For full trip description and itinerary http://portugalsept2010.blogspot.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: http://rutahsa.com/guate-10.html Contact kdidier@suchmail.com .

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January 8-22, 2011 - VOYAGE TO INDIA http://indiawithkathy.blogspot.com
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 13 nights in duration to/from New Delhi. Contact Kathy Didier if you are interested in this trip. kdidier@suchmail.com
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February 27 – March 6, 2011 – Turtle Monitoring, Whale Watching and Sea Kayaking Expedition in Baja California (Mexico) http://bajawithkathy.blogspot.com Meet with two marine icons: gray whales and sea turtles, on the Pacific side of Baja. We’ll take skiffs out among gray whales in beautiful Magdalena Bay, where thousands come to mate and rear their young. Later, help monitor sea turtles with local conservationists, with time to stroll, kayak, swim or snorkel by sand dunes, unspoiled beaches and mangrove estuaries. Two hotel nights and five nights of “catered” camping. Contact: Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com
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Spring, 2011 in Umbria. Visit this scenic part of Italy at the most beautiful time of year. Poppies in bloom, cuckoos singing, festivals being celebrated….. Walking and sightseeing through ancient hill towns of Assisi, Spello, Gubbio, Perugia,. Special holiday events. Taste wines and olive oils. Cooking class. Local hiking guides. Private or double occupancy rooms and baths in lovely bed and breakfast. $xxx TBA covers lodging, breakfast and dinners, sightseeing, and transportation in Italy. English speaking guides. These trips fill early. Contact Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553.

This trip will be offered two different dates in 2011:
Arrival Monday, April 25 - Departure Tuesday, May 3 - 8 nights

Arrival Tuesday, May 3 - Departure Wednesday, May 11 - 8 nights

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September, 2011 – The Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota
http://superiorhikingtrail2011.blogspot.com Featured in “1000 Places to See in the US and Canada Before You Die,” the rugged natural beauty of Lake Superior and the civilized touches of lodges bring you one of North America’s finest hiking experiences. Lodge to Lodge Hiking along one of the continent’s finest trails. According to Backpacker magazine, this trail ranks as one of the 10 best hiking trails in the country and one of the 10 top in the world – placing it in league with the Appalachian and John Muir trails. We plan to spend ten days hiking moderate sections of this trail enjoying the comfort of lodges and hot showers at the end of the day’s hike. For more information contact: Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com

November, 2011 - Egypt and Jordan - contact Kathy Didier for more information.

Potential trips: Sedona, AZ… Amsterdam, Holland.... Egypt and Jordan....Oaxaca, Mexico…..Spanish Language School in Mexico …. Walking in Tuscany …Let me know what is of interest to you. Thank you. Kathy

Pembrook - White Mountain Vacation Rentals

Set in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Pembrook offers two four season facilities for groups or families sixed 2-20. Ideal for your weekend or vacation getaway. Pembrook is located in a wooded setting with a babbling brook. Just a short walk through the woods takes you to the Pemigewasset River for swimming and canoeing in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Swim and canoe on the Pemigewasset River, Mirror Lake, Russell Pond, or Echo Lake. Bike scenic river valleys. Hike 4000'+ mountains or enjoylower scenic overlooks. Cross-country ski on backwoods trails or at the outstanding touring centers of Wterville Valley and Bretton Woods REsorts. Downhill ski, telemark, or snowboard at Waterville Valley, Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, and Loon Mountain Resort (just five miles away).

• Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Canoeing, Golfing, Snowmobiling
• Franconia Notch State Park
• White Mountain National Forest
• Downhill and Cross-Country Ski Areas
• Snowmobile Trails and Corridor
• Summer Theater and Concerts
• Antique and Outlet Shopping

Kathy Didier, owner and operator of Pembrook, is familiar with skiing and hiking trails and biking routes in the area. She is more than happy to share this knowledge with her guests.

Pembrook's Big House

This five bedroom house sleeps our to fourteen people. There are three bathrooms (two full, one half bath). The large dining area seats up to twenty guests at two tables. Kitchen is fully equiped for up to twenty. Dishwasher. Two refrigerators.

Five bedrooms, sleep maximum of 14 people
Bedroom 1 - 4 Twin/ Single Bedroom 2 - 4 Twin/ Single Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single Bedroom 5 - 2 Twin/ Single Other - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon While all of the beds are single beds....two single beds can be combined, mattresses turned around to form a king sized bed. Beds come with bottom sheet, pillow and case, comforter, and bedspread. There is a queen sized futon in the living room.

Rate: $350 per night plus 9% NH Room and Meals Tax

Two night minimum. Reduced rates for stays of five or more nights.

Pembrook's Little House

Living room and dining area with cathedral ceiling. Kitchen and one full bathroom. Two bedrooms which sleep up to seven. Bedroom One has three singles. Bedroom Two has two singles and one double. There is a queen sized futon in the living room.

Rates: $150 per night plus 9% NH Room and Meal Tax

Two night minimum. Reduced rates for stays of five or more nights.

Contact: Kathy Didier, PO Box C, Woodstock, NH 03293

603-726-3552 kdidier@suchmail.com

Pembrook Newsletter

PEMBROOK NEWSLETTER
TRIPS PLANNED…
2008 and 2009

PO Box C, Woodstock, NH 03293
603-726-3553
E-Mail: kdidier@suchmail.com


Hello,

While I have my favorite places to re-visit…such as Utah, Umbria in Italy, and Baja California, it has been wonderful to explore new locations this year – Bolivia for Carnival, Hiking in Spain and Morocco, and exploring Native American sites with an archaeologist in New Mexico. My friends and I especially liked Morocco…so much so that we plan to return to the Atlas Mountains and Sub-Sahara Desert in the fall of 2009. We have an outstanding guide, Matt Butler of www.adventurebug.com who introduced my group to the Rift Mountains and people of Morocco.

I continue to work with Ric Finch www.rutahsa.com who has provided me with rewarding trips to Central and South America. Ric orchestrated my 2008 trip to Bolivia and will do so for the June 2009 trip to Peru/ Machu Pichu.

Eastern Europe (Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin) …Baja California….Umbria, Italy…..Peru (Machu Pichu)……Utah……Croatia…Morocco…. Switzerland….Portugal….Guatemala. This is a sampling of trips being offered.

Pembrook, my lodge in Woodstock, NH, is available for weekend and weeklong rentals. 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.


If you are not interested in receiving the Pembrook Newsletters, please send an email to let me know your name will be removed from the mailing list. Thank you. Kathy

TRIPS BASED AT PEMBROOK - Unless otherwise stated trip is out of Pembrook

Oct. 10-13. (AMC) Columbus Day Hiking Weekend in the Whites. Foliage at its best. Something for everybody. Choice of two hikes offered each day…. 4000’ers and easier scenic hikes. Good food…fun group…..great fall colors. Stay at Pembrook Lodge (LOF), in Woodstock, NH. $235 for 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Reg. with Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553 From 9/18 – 10/1 reg with Nancy Dimeo, Bob Dimeo, BNDimeo@gmail.com 978-649-6255

Oct. 17-19. (AMC) Gentle Hiking and Leaf Peeping in the White Mts: Join like minded folks hiking and viewing the fall foliage in NH. Crisp air, vibrant colors, delicious food and great company. Trail conditions will dictate the hikes which will be 5-7 miles. Stay at Pembrook Lodge in N. Woodstock, NH. $150 covers 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, HH, Sat. dinner. Reg. with leader: Elaine Kerrigan, gowithinyoga@aol.com or 781-335-5464. CL TBD.

Nov. 7-9 (AMC) (AMC) Gentle Fall Hiking in the White Mtns.. Great time to be out on the trail….no bugs….cool weather…..open views. 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. $135 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 Please note that Kathy will be away from October 13-31. Please contact Marilyn during that time.

Nov. 14-16 (AMC) Nature Writing Workshop. Inspired by nature on easy walks along river and through forest, we will write and listen to nature prose and poetry. Published writer and AMC leader, Barbara Thomas, will guide and teach us effective writing techniques.. Quiet time to appreciate the sights and sounds of the forest. Workshop is open to beginners as well as those with writing experience. Attend Art for Africa event on Saturday evening. Stay at Pembrook Lodge (LOF) in Woodstock, NH. $150 covers Writing Workshop, Art for Africa event, lodging, two breakfasts, and one dinner. Register with Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553. Kathy will be away from Oct. 12-30. During this time, contact Barbara Thomas, barbaratho@aol.com 617-354-2863

Nov 26-30 (AMC) Thanksgiving in the White Mtns. Easy hiking at low elevations. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy the exercise, camaraderie, and good food on this extended weekend trip. Stay at Pembrook (LOF) $335 covers 4 nts lodging, 4 brkfsts, 4 dinners and happy hours. Reg. with Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553 , Fran Scullin (hikerfran@cox.net ) 401.233.2163

December 29 – January 1 (Mon-Thurs). (AMC) New Years Mini-Vacation in the White Mtns. . X-C Skiing, snowshoeing, skating, relaxing, enjoying good company. $375. covers 4 nts. Lodging, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners, wine tasting, New Year’s celebration, and other surprises Reg. With L. Kathy Didier (kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553 Ls. Nancy DiMeo, Bob DiMeo, BNDimeo@gmail.com 978-649-6255.



2007 – 2009 EXTENDED TRIPS AND ADVENTURES


Aug. 23– Sept. 6, 2008 – Hike Olympic and Mt. Rainier National Parks (Washington). Sightsee in Victoria, BC (Canada) – Two week trip offers diverse hikes to mountains and seaside. $1990 covers lodging, some meals, van transportation in WA. Contact Kathy Didier, (603-726-3553) kdidier@suchmail.com Ls. Nancy Dimeo and Bob DiMeo BNDimeo@gmail.com 978-649-6255, Kathy travels frequently…..so please copy Nancy on emails to be sure of a quick response. WAITLISTED

Sept.19-28, 2008 – (GOAHEAD) Walking through Provence – 10 days – approx $2489 with airfare. Cannes, Avignon, Vinon Sur Verdon, Nice - Footsteps of Cezanne guided tour. Sightseeing of Avignon, Walk through the Luberon Forest, Visits to Luberton towns and Fontaine de Vaucluse, Verdon region, Gordes, and Roussillon featuring the Roussillon ocre mines. Walk along Lake d’Esparron. Moustiers Ste. Marie and Verdon Gorge. Walk the wonderful Cap Ferrat near Nice. Contact Kathy Didier. WAITLISTED

Oct.13-27, 2008 – (GOAHEAD) Eastern European Treasures (Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland – 15 days approx $3200 with air. Guided tours of Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Krakow and Warsaw. Sightseeing of Czestochowa with Monastery visit. Optional walking tour of Bratislava, Slovakia. Dbl. Occ., all breakfasts, 6 dinners. Contact Kathy Didier.

Jan. 16-19, 2009 Craftsbury MLK Holiday Weekend at Craftsbury Outdoor Center, VT. Cross Country Ski or snowshoe out the door at this Northeast Kingdom, Vermont resort. Wide Groomed Trails for all levels. $330 covers trail passes, 3 nights lodging (two to a room), all meals Friday dinner through Monday lunch. Kathy Didier, 603-726-3553 kdidier@suchmail.com , Nancy DiMeo BNDimeo@gmail.com 508-426-4332

March 7-21, Language School in Guadalajara, Mexico - Contact Kathy Didier for information.

March 21-28, 2009 – Baja California, Mexico - Sea Kayaking. Camp on Espiritu Santo Island in the Sea of Cortez. Snorkel with the sea lions. Explore coastlines by kayak. Expert Naturalist Guides. $1325 (less if we have a full group). Contact Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553.


Spring of 2009 in Umbria. Visit this scenic part of Italy at a beautiful time of year. Poppies in bloom, cuckoos singing, festivals happening….. Walking and sightseeing through ancient hill towns of Assisi, Spello, Gubbio, Perugia,. Taste wines and olive oils. Cooking class. Local hiking guides. Private rooms and baths in lovely bed and breakfast. $1895** (depends upon value of the euro) lodging, breakfast and dinners, transportation in Italy, English speaking guides. These trips fill early. Contact Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553.

This trip will be offered three different dates:
Arrival Friday., Apr. 24 Departure Saturday, May 2 8 nights
Arrival Saturday, May 2 Departure Sunday, May 10 8 nights
Arrival Sunday, May 10 Departure Monday, May 18 8 nights

June 3-June 22, 2009 – Peru – Machu Pichu, Keshwa Chaca festival. Check out this website developed for me by Ric Finch www.rutahsa.com/peru-09-kc.html I believe that this is an outstanding itinerary. Do not have the prices as yet. I believe that this is trip ranks near the top in world travel. Sign up early. Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553

August 6-16, 2009 A Walking Tour of Switzerland (GoAhead). Alpine walks, lake cruises, gondola and mountain train rides – Lausanne, Zermatt, Interlaken, Lucerne, $3199 plus tax (includes air). Price will keep increasing. You lock in price when you register. Kathy Didier, kdidier@suchmail.com 603-726-3553

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

October 1-11, 2009 (GoAhead Vacations) Croatia: Mediterranean Escape – Twelve days/ten nights. Visit Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, and Dubrovnik. Pre-trip option of Slovenia from September 28-October 2.. Sightseeing excursions. Approx $3100 with air. Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com

November 1-13, 2009 – Morocco Atlasa/Sahara Explorer Tour - 13 Days Marrakech start and finish pointLight 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! Contact Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com

April 2010 - Hiking in Portugal - This trip will be based in Lisbon. We will hike in the Alentejo region and down to the Algarve. More information as trip plans are completed. Date and price TBA. Kathy Didier kdidier@suchmail.com

September 2010 – Utah – Green River Canoe Trip – Hiking in Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks kdidier@suchmail.com

October 2010 – Guatemala for Day of the Dead Celebrations. kdidier@suchmail.com

Potential trips: South Africa….. Sedona, AZ… Oaxaca, Mexico…..Spanish Language School in Mexico …. Walking in Tuscany …Let me know what is of interest to you. Thank you. Kathy