Anticipation

Today is my birthday. It’s also a day we have anticipated for months – it’s a travel day. Fraught with tension, wondering if anything has been forgotten or left undone. We think too hard. We think hard about the days yet experienced, only a glimpse of a direction in our minds. Our plans fall on…

Strolling the Alleyways

2018 Quaint little alleyway between shops in Blowing Rock, NC. When we travel we like to find towns that are unusual. Blowing Rock is very pretty and full of neat shops and restaurants on its Main Street. Strolling along a path such as this creates a sense of stepping back in time and to a place of peace…

Off again

6/12023 Bertha has had more body (engine) work than Cardi B. Plus, there are four new dualie tires. Every year, Jim puts in a lot of work on both Betty and Bertha (camper and truck) to make sure they are prepared for our long trips.  Jim is meticulous and thorough with his repairs. Knowing your…

Toaster House Pie Town NM

Toaster House. Pie Town, NM. This was just a few yards down from where we stayed. This house is like a hostel for bike riders.  It’s a simple house that has a few places for them to sleep,  rest,  shower and eat.  Fridge seems to always be stocked with simple foods.  Watched a YouTube video…

Scenes from Rend Lake

We are currently back at Rend Lake, more specifically Wayne Fitzgerald State Park. We have come here for the past several years at the end of our trips and have always enjoyed its immense peace and beauty. This year we are here early and plan on staying as long as we possibly can. Our goal…

What’s in it for me

RV’ing from a kid’s perspective. Recently a co-worker had commented on all the renovation work we have been doing to Betty Deux, our Keystone Outback travel trailer. She made the comment that she’d like to go camping, but didn’t think her kids would like it. Let’s face it, with the way kids are “plugged-in” now…