Armchair Adventure Travelers

Community Members and guests are welcome to attend the Armchair Adventure Travelers program.  Join us on the 1st Friday of each month at 7:30 on Zoom (We will not meet in December). We will be continuing our travel program on Zoom since so many of our members don’t care to drive at night.  For Zoom link information, please contact  Laurie Lindsey (303) 941-1956.

2024 – 2025 Schedule

Details of the 2024-2025 Travel Program may be found in the attached flyer.

Click on the date/Title below to view the videos.  (They are posted a day or two after the program).

November 1, 2024 – “A Brazilian Wildlife Adventure”.  Mercury Freedom is returning to present his trip to Pantanal Brazil.  We will see many interesting “critters”, including Jaguars, Giant River Otters, Cayman, amazing birds, including Jabaru Storks and Kingfishers galore!  In addition, Mercury will share a little about eh Brazilian Cowboys, along with some amazing photos.

October 4, 2024 – “The Best of Italy”. (click on the link at left to view the video).  George and Tamar Mednick are returning friends of our AAUW Travel section. They have presented many wonderful travel programs. In this program, we will explore Piedmont, Tuscany and some hidden gems of Italy. George and Tamar will present a photo tour of their recent trip to rural and unspoiled regions of Italy. The presentation will explore small towns in the Piedmont, Tuscany and Umbria regions of Italy, and the municipal state of San Marino.
We will also revisit especially memorable sites from previous trips to Italy that the tourist crowds never find. Pour a glass of Barolo, and join us!

2023 – 2024 Schedule

Details of the 2023 – 2024 Travel Program may be found in the attached flyer.

May 3, 2024 – A Month in the Antarctic – presented by Bunny Laden and Glen Gould. The attached video is missing several minutes from the beginning, but it is still wonderful to see.  In addition, Bunny’s “Epic Antarctica Book” can be ordered from MagCloud.  Bunny also provided a reading list.

April 19, 2024 – Gorillas and Chimps of Uganda – presented by nature photographer Scott Davis and Krista Hanni. Click here to access the video!

March 1, 2024 – Japan is Open! – presented by George and Tamara Mednick.  Click here to access the video!

February 2, 2024 – From Portugal to Morocco – presented by Gary Marcos. The program was recorded and may be accessed from this link.

January 5, 2024 – Vietname and Cambodia – A “Bucket List” Adventure, presented by photographer and world traveler Robert Torczner.  For a video replay of this program, click here.

November 3, 2023 -Safari to incredible Botswana – presented by Mercury Freedom.  For a video replay of this program, click here.

October 6, 2022 – Malta, Crossroads of the Mediterranean – presented by AAUW member Virginia Turner.  For a video replay if this program click here.

2022 – 2023 Schedule

Details can be found in the attached flyer.  (note the addition of the May program below)

October 7, 2022 – River Cruising through the Heart of Classical Music – presented by Traveler AAUW Member Arleen Pickett. For a video replay of this program, click here.

November 4, 2022 – A Journey through Greece –  presented by photographer Gary Marcos. For a video replay of this program, click here.   (There’s a bit of junk at the beginning so be patient).

January 6, 2023 – Kathmandu and the Annaperna Circuit – presented by Photographer Ken Bloomfield.  A video of this program is located here.  (I apologize, I missed the first few minutes)

February 3, 2023 – Cuba – So Close and Yet So Far – presented by World Traveler Ed Chang. A video of this program is available here.

March 3, 2023 – Travelin’ Again – presented by Photographers George and Tamar Mednick. Italy and France. A video of this program is available here.

April 7, 2023 – Sable Island – A Sandbar in the North Atlantic – presented by Photographers Bunny Laden and Glen Gould. To access a video of this program, click here.

May 5, 2023 – India Wildlife and Culture – presented by Gina  Barton at Cheeseman’s Ecology Safaris.  To access a video of this program, click here.

2021-2022 Schedule

June 3, 2022 – Iceland and Seldom-Visited Grimsey Island – presented by Nature photographer Judy Duffy.  Video Recording.  Judy’s website is located here (you can subscribe):   https://judyduffyphotography.com/  You can also view her photos on Flickr:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/judyduffyphotography.

May 6, 2022 – Great Bear Rainforest, presented by Bunny Laden and Glen Gould.  Video Recording

April 1, 2022 – Kenya, Equador, and a bit of Madagascar presented by Jeffrey Pawlan.  Video Recording.  View more of Jeffrey’s photos on his website:  https://jeffreypawlanphotography.com/.

March 4, 2022 – China – presented by Jim Katzman.  Video Recording

February 4, 2022 – Journey from Rio de Janero, Brazil to Machu Picchu – presented by Ed Chang. Video Recording

January 7, 2022 – Morocco – presented by Ken Bloomfield.  The program starts about 20 minutes into the video.  Video Recording

November 5, 2021 – Canadian Rockies – presented by Joan Sparks — (The recording was only available for a limited time.)

October 1, 2021 – Egypt – presented by Gary Marcos. Video Recording

2020-2021 Overview

Note:  Video links will be included as long as the video is still available on Zoom.  Please note that I tested Edge, Chrome and Firefox, but Firefox has problems with the sound.  I recommend using Chrome to view these videos – Laurie

November 6, 2020 – “Tour of Scotland” – Presented by Eric Thomson. (no video available)

December 4, 2020 – “Scenic National Parks in the West” – Presented by Jim Katzman.  Video Recording

January 8, 2021  – “My Indochina Trip” – Presented by Ed Chang.  Video Recording  (note,  it starts a bit late into the presentation because I forgot to start the recording on time).

February 5, 2021 – “Exploring Northern Ethiopia” – Presented by Ken Bloomfield.  Video Recording.

March 5, 2021– “Incredible and Inviting India” – Presented by George and Tamar Mednick.  Video Recording.

April 2, 2021 –  “Yangtze River” – Presented by Ed Chang.  Video Recording.

May 7, 2021 – “The Northwest Passage” – Presented by Bunny Laden.  Video Recording.

Past Programs