My flight was at 7:45 so Mom and I were up early and on the road in the dark. It was still feeling odd to be in the passenger seat. Even though I wore my custom earplugs most of the trip I can still feel the roar in my ears. I am ambivalent about the …
Slept 10.5 hours! Tossed and turned, could still hear the highway sound but got the rest I needed. Got ready and popped off to church. So glad I did as I got to see many friends including Carol-Ann and Dave, two more of the original C’s in Peru. CA was there with her daughter Ciara …
As it happens I put on 564 Km yesterday and my dear friend friend Colleen kept me up with stimulating conversation and wine until nearly midnight after which I blogged….. “What is that noise? argh can’t open eyes, oh it’s my alarm, 5 o’clock, seriously?!” 4 and a bit hours sleep seemed like a stupid …
I knew as soon as I awoke that the air had changed, rain had made its presence known. I battled the slow internet and managed to post my blog of yesterday before heading out. I still can’t stress enough how much I feel that California 1 is a highway that should be on a ‘do …
This morning I made Annemarie late for work as she prepared me a lovely breakfast and gave me directions to backtrack to the Marin Headlands lookout over the Golden Gate Bridge. I gassed up, grabbed a coffee which the owner offered for free when I taught him how Canadians use credit cards in pumps (for …
Awoke well rested and grateful for these new friends that welcomed us into their beautiful home. I was still hopeful that I would be able to squeeze another day in but when I called work for an update and studied the maps and calendar I knew I had to get going. Had a delicious breakfast …
Not too long and we had breakfasted (had my first Guava juice which I love ) and hit the road. The intention was to aim for the coast and go north to hit Santa Barbara mid day and see Craig and Lorraine. I lead us on a crazy route trying to stay near water and …
This morning I woke up and remembered all the things I was thankful for and then I went to the Ducks Team Store at Honda Center I wanted to buy one of everything! It was awesome that they also sold all other team jerseys as well I headed for the park around 12:30 and on …
Had a relaxed morning, blogging, buffeting and relaxing after the day before and then over to the park by noon. Started in California Adventureland and straight to Carsland and the Radiator Springs Racers ride. Only took 20 minutes instead of the 70 as I was a single rider. at the ride was a rock that …
Woke up to a glorious and fresh morning in Flagstaff. We all got ready and were on the road by 8ish. Can you tell I’m hanging with the Newtons? I want this for my place they headed off for Anaheim which should be about 6.5 hours away. I planned to explore and joked that even …
Oh the Tetris game I played at packing while wonderful Celia prepared an incredible breakfast for us all. Her friend Denny came and even had to bring his own chair there were so many of us. It is Craig’s 65th today so we celebrated him, and friends from around the continent Bailey is so sweet, …
The day began with a text from Colleen to call her hotel room. I did and they patched me to the wrong room, thank goodness Colin answered! Mike and Colleen came and picked me up and we headed toward the Turquoise Trail stopping at San Marcos Café & Feed Mike and Colleen are a hoot …
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Craig and Lorraine arrived late last night from Santa Barbara and we all congregated once more at Celia’s home. The plan for the day was the Taos area so we all jumped into two vehicles and headed out passing Camel Rock on the way and stopping in Chimayo which was glorious. There was a delightful …
Up at 3:30 am and off to ABQ again with Celia (bless her for driving us around), Colin and Wendy. Way fewer people so we were in early and got signed in for our ride. Found out we were to be with Pilot Pierre Brunner in the Hendricks Gin balloon, oh the irony. I do …
Ok so I am more used to being alone than most, an old bachelor kind of mentality maybe… And here in Santa Fe, as much as I have loved it, I am not alone. Don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing annoying or wrong about anything. It is just out of my routine and …
The day began at 3:30 or even earlier as I was afraid to sleep I so didn’t sleep well. We quickly got ready, C & W arrived at 4 and we loaded into Celia’s vehicle to head for Albuquerque. The traffic was extremely light, much different than Newtons drive in 40 minutes later yesterday. We …
This is who I woke up to, my new friend Bailey Celia and I spent much time visiting and readying for the day and then her friend Sherri came and got us to go for brunch. my favourite side down here is Posole made with hominy which my Grandad used to soak and cook for …
Woke up to another glorious autumn day and took my time getting ready to leave. There were puppies to greet me in the lobby and they were cute even after spilling and slurping up my water I went first to the tourist info only to find out that the reason my cheap hotel was so …
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