Hell’s Half Acre

When we bought the trailer in 2004 I never imagined we’d be living in hotels more than camping. I am really missing my “home” this trip and if we drive to the US again, we’ll be dragging our house behind us. I was very glad NOT to be dragging the trailer when the [...]

There never seems to be time to write updates – either we’re in the car traveling or sightseeing or I’m researching the next day’s travel.  We had an amazing time in the canyonlands and I’m so glad we decided to take our time and explore.  We have really enjoyed each and every town we’ve stayed [...]

Today we got back to my favorite style of travel.  We spent yesterday chasing the miles.  We couldn’t stop for dinner, we couldn’t stop for gas (at $2.47/gallon for DIESEL!!!), we couldn’t stop for anything because we Had To Get The Miles In.  We certainly got the miles in but for me and the kids, [...]

Well, compared to George, we moved mountains but we are, for the first time as a family, in a mode of travel we’ve never been in before.  Putting in the miles.  Right now, I”m watching the entire family sleep.  Two boys on the floor, Jamie, Sissy and Ellen in beds and I’m up.  I was [...]

So a funny thing happened on the way back home.  We decided to stay here in California for a while, and it wasn’t just because the US is so seductive.  Unfortunately, we’ve become a little brainwashed as I just commented to my sister that 70F would be WARM (we are suffering in 50F or something; [...]

I managed to injure my calf again last Friday (week + 2 days now) so I’m off to test it after over a week of rest (and walking), but I’m feeling very guilty that I’m not taking Kilo with me.  I go out for about 5 miles though, and I don’t think he’d be able [...]