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Sydney, Australia
November 23, 2019
8 days
16 caches
1 new continent (Oceania)
1 new country (Australia)
1 new Australian state (New South Wales)
Food:
Leura: Loaves & Dishes; Bakehouse on Wentworth; Josophan’s Chocolate Shop; The Candy Store
Mascot: Sushia
Sydney: Oporto; Pie Face; Sydney Fish Market; Star Corner Espresso & Bakery; Jezve Coffee; Royal Bakery; Nick’s Bar & Grill; Bondi Surf Seafood; Chacha’s; Bondi Fresh;
Lodging:
Sydney: Springfield Lodge
Romania
November 02, 2019
7 days
3 caches
1 country (Romania)
Food:
Chicago, IL: Big Shoulders Cafe
Queens, NY: Five Boroughs Food Hall; La Guardia Cafe
Belgrade, Serbia: Pamaro
Otopeni, Romania: Casa Romaneasca; Bongiorno Otopeni 2
Bucharest, Romania: Ana Baking Co.; Patiseria Misionarul
Faywood Hot Springs, NM
October 25, 2019
2 days
663.1 miles
8 caches
1 state (NM)
Food:
Silver City, NM: Gil-A Beans Coffee Shop
Pie Town, NM: Pie Town Café; Pie-O-Neer
Car: GeoSuby
Santa Fe, NM
October 06, 2019
1 day
Approx. 200 miles
3 caches
1 state (NM)
Food:
Santa Fe, NM: The Chocolate Maven
Car: GeoFiesta
Madrid, NM
September 28, 2019
Approx. 120 miles
1 cache
1 state (NM)
Food:
Madrid, NM: Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop; The Hollar Restaurant; Jezebel
Car: GeoFiesta
California
August 30, 2019
4 days
1,231 miles
29 caches
3 states (CA, AZ, NM)
7 new counties (Kern, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Monterey, San Mateo)
9 new DeLorme pages in CO (71, 81, 90, 101, 115, 116, 117, 131, 134)
2 new DeLorme pages in AZ (30, 31)
Food:
Alameda, CA: Injera
San Mateo, CA: The Pantry
Moss Lansing, CA: Thistle Hut
Monterey, CA: Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria; Paris Bakery Cafe
Tehachapi, CA: Kohnen’s Country Bakery
Flagstaff, AZ: The Tourist Home Urban Market; El Tapatio 6
Lodging:
Hayward: Air B&B
Bakersfield, CA: Super 8 Motel
Flagstaff, AZ: Howard Johnson
Car: Nissan Rogue 2019
Roswell, NM
August 02, 2019
2 days
443.6 miles
10 caches
1 state (NM)
Food:
Roswell, NM: Antigua Cocina Mexicana; Eli’s Bistro and Bakery
Lodging:
Roswell, NM: Simple Rewards Inn
Roswell, NM
July 26, 2019
2 days
441.2 miles
19 caches
1 state (NM)
Food:
Roswell, NM: Antigua Cocina Mexicana; Stellar Coffee Co.; Chef Toddzilla’s Mobile Cusine
Lodging:
Roswell, NM: Simple Rewards Inn
Colorado
July 03, 2019
6th completed state - July 5, 2019
4 days
1,401 miles
20 caches
1 state (CO)
8 new counties (Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Pitkin, San Miguel, Clear Creek)
6 new DeLorme pages in CO (15, 17, 24, 26, 35, 46)
Food:
Farmington, NM: Tomo Steak and Sushi
Ridgway, CO: Taco del Gnar
Aspen, CO: Paradise Bakery
Rifle, CO: Order Up
Meeker, CO: White River Bakery
Steamboat Springs, CO: Big Iron Coffee House
Glenwood Village, CO: Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
Colorado Springs, CO: The French Kitchen
Las Vegas, NM: Charlie’s Spic & Span
Lodging:
Farmington, NM: Brentwood Inn & Garden
Glenwood Springs, CO: Rodeway Inn
Greenwood Village, CO: Extended Stay America Denver – Tech Center North
Grand Canyon, AZ
May 31, 2019
3 days
775 miles
7 caches
1 state (AZ)
2 new DeLorme pages in AZ (25, 33)
Food:
Gallup, NM: Jerry’s Café
Williams, AZ: Red Raven; Western View Steakhouse at Best Western Plus Inn of Williams
Grand Canyon, AZ: El Tovar Dining Room and Lounge at El Tovar Hotel
Winslow, AZ: Falcon Restaurant
Lodging:
Williams, AZ: Ramada Williams/Grand Canyon Area
El Paso, TX
March 24, 2019
3 days
1,164 miles
16 caches
2 states (TX, NM)
11 new counties in TX (Hudspeth, Presidio, Brewster, Jeff Davis, Terrell, Pecos, Reeves, Culberson, Ward, Winkler, Loving)
5 new DeLorme pages in TX (50, 52, 63, 64, 65)
1 new DeLorme page in NM (57 #2)
Food:
San Antonio, NM: General Store
El Paso, TX: The Kitchen at 150 Sunset; Bowie Bakery
Marfa, TX: Buns N’ Roses
Fort Stockton, TX: SageBrush Café and Gifts
Carlsbad, NM: Raging Brew Coffeehouse
Lodging:
El Paso, TX: Extended Stay America El Paso West
Fort Stockton, TX: Budget Inn
Romania, Italy, Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, and Portugal
April 25, 2019
17 days
1,297 miles
59 caches
6 countries (Romania, Italy, Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal)
1 new continent (Africa)
4 new countries (Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal)
1 new region (Rome) and 1 new county in Italy (Rome)
4 new regions (Andalucia, Castilla-La Mancha, Comunidad de Madrid, Extramadura) and 11 new counties in Spain (Ciudad Real, Comunidad de Madrid, Toledo, Jaen, Sevilla, Malaga, Cadiz, Huelva, Caceres, Badajoz, Granada)
5 new regions (Faro, Portalegre, Evora, Beja) and 7 new counties in Portugal (Tavira, Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Castro Marim, Faro, Ourique, Elvas, Portel)
1 new region (Tetouan) and 1 new county in Morocco (Assilah)
Food:
Chicago, IL: Hannah’s Bretzel; Wow Bao; Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless (Airport)
Istanbul, Turkey: Gloria Jean’s Coffee
Bucharest, Romania: Creamier; Xclusive Grill & Crepes; Paul Bakery; Entourage; Aici; Brioche Doree (Otopeni Airport)
Rome, Italy: Panella; Antica Osteria Rugantino; Non Solo Pizza; La Cannoleria Siciliana; Gellateria della Parma; Antico Café Ruschena; Procopio; Angelina e Testaccio; Venchi (Fiumicino Airport)
Ciudad Real, Spain: Area de Descanso Restaurante 211
Tembleque, Spain: Restaurante Maria Belen
Jaen, Spain: La Cafetera
Santa Fe, Spain: Casa Ysla
Tarifa, Spain: Silos 19
Tangier, Morocco: Nougat de Tanger; Restaurant Kashbah
Alcala de Guadaira, Spain: Loops & Coffee
Pedro de Sul, Portugal: Pao Quente
Montenegro, Portugal: Sabor Doce
Faro, Portugal: Restaurante MN
Albuquerque, Spain: La Ermita
Madrid, Spain: Mercado de San Miguel; Bar Restaurante Anton; Llaollao; 4D Caffetteria Italiana
Chicago, IL
March 21, 2019
4 days
559 miles
24 caches
3 states (IA, IL, WI)
1 new county in IA (Dubuque)
9 new counties in IL (Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Stephenson, Winnebago)
9 new counties in WI (Grant, Green, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Waukesha)
1 new DeLorme page in IA (34)
7 new DeLorme pages in IL (15 #1, 15 #2, 17, 18, 20, 27, 28)
6 new DeLorme pages in WI (88, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95)
Food:
Wheaton, IL: Lemonshark Poke
Geneva, IL: Yelo
Dubuque, IA: The Smokestack
Monroe, WI: Baumgartner’s Chese Store & Tavern
Milwaukee, WI: Comet Café; Clock Shadow Creamery
Racine, WI: O&H Danish Bakery
Kenosha, WI: Mars Cheese Castle
Chicago, IL: Potbelly Sandwich Shop; Pequod’s Pizzeria
Lodging:
Dubuque, IA: MainStay Suites
Chicago, IL: Fairmont Chicago
Orlando, FL
February 15, 2019
3 days
1,079 miles
29 caches
2 states (FL, GA)
28 new counties in FL (Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, Highlands, Hardee, Hernando, Sumter, Lake, Seminole, Volusia, Citrus, Marion, Levy, Flagler, St. Johns, Duval, Nassau, Baker, Putnam, Alachua, Gilchrist, Bradford, Clay, Union, Columbia, Suwannee, La Fayette, Dixie)
1 new county in GA (Charlton)
21 new DeLorme pages in FL (40, 53, 55, 56, 57, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 71, 72, 74, 77, 78, 79, 93, 100, 101, 106)
1 new DeLorme page in GA (70)
Food:
Orlando, FL: Backhaus Bakery; Selam Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine
Ocala, FL: Ocean Buffet
Gainesville, FL: Sababa at Sun Center
Jacksonville, FL: Stuffed Beaver
Winter Park, FL: Lacomka Bakery & Deli
Lodging:
Gainesville, FL: Extended Stay American Gainesville
Kissimmee, FL: Monte Carlo Motel
Salt Lake City, UT
December 10, 2018
5 days
304 miles
9 caches
1 state (UT)
5 new counties (Toole, Box Elder, Weber, Morgan, Summit)
3 new DeLorme pages in UT (12, 16, 18)
Food:
Salt Lake City: Aristo’s Greek Restaurant; Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant and Market; Galley Grill; European Tastees; Horn of Africa Restaurant
West Valley City: Café Silvestre
Lodging:
University Guest House
Orvis Hot Springs, CO
December 21, 2018
2 days
712 miles
3 caches
1 state (CO)
3 new counties (Montrose, Delta, Mesa)
3 new DeLorme pages in CO (43, 56, 66)
Food:
Cuba, NM: Chaco Grill
Ridgway, CO: Gnar; Provisions at the Barbershop
Grand Junction, CO: Homestyle Bakery
Lodging:
Orvis Hot Springs, CO
Lovington, NM
December 12, 2018
2 days
835.3 miles
4 caches
1 state (NM)
Food:
Roswell, NM: Chef Todzilla’s Mobile Cuisine; Portifino’s
Carlsbad, NM: La Carniceria San Juan De Los Lagos; Blue House Bakery and Café; La Patrona
Hobbs, NM: Saxony Steakhouse
Lodging:
Carlsbad, NM: Fiddler’s Inn Bed & Breakfast
Lovington, NM: Comfort Inn & Suites
Anaheim, CA
November 15, 2018
4 days
5 caches
1 state (CA)
Food:
Anaheim, CA: Rice N’Spice; Just Grillin’ Express; La Brea Bakery Café at Downtown Disney District; Salt & Straw at Downtown Disney District
Westminster, CA: Phuoc Loc Tho at Asian Garden Mall; Pho Quang Trung at Asian Village Shopping Center
Los Angeles, CA: Monsieur Marcel (LAX); Lemonade (LAX)
Lodging:
Anaheim, CA: Hilton Anaheim
Faywood Hot Springs, NM
November 01, 2018
4 days
686.9 miles
10 caches
1 state (NM)
Food:
San Antonio, NM: San Antonio General Store
Deming, NM: Elisa’s House of Pies and Restaurant; Las Casuelas
Silver City: Pretty Sweet Emporium
T or C: Passion Pie Café
Socorro: Yo Mama’s Grill
Lodging:
Faywood Hot Springs – The Casita
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