We had an adventure this week, off-roading with our Toyota 4Runner up Red Ridge. I was outvoted 2-1 by Oscar and Richard several times about how far we would go so I ended up with some hairy moments. Rich and Ozzie were having a great time while my hands got a good work-out clutching the "oh-s**t" handles and my knuckles were a lovely shade of white for most of the journey. I have to admit, there was some fun in the danger, although if we had to make the two-hour walk to find a cell signal in order to be rescued, 3-year-old in tow, I would not have been impressed.

Fi, our 4Runner, on the track to Red Ridge. Photo by Christa Galloway.

Fortunately, we made it intact and we got some spectacular views in the process.