Last Stop: Duke – Apr 2016

We saved the best stop of this trip for last, to see Child Unit 1, who is working on her master’s degree in public policy (MPP) at Duke University. (Child Unit 2 will have to wait for the snows to recede before we visit him.).  We are insanely proud of both our kids. We camped… Read More Last Stop: Duke – Apr 2016

Heading East – Apr 2016

We are working our way back east after 3 ½ months on the road. We stopped our northwestward journey at the redwoods in California. While we have had a most awesome trip, one-night stands will be the theme of this post. Keep your expectations exceedingly low and you will love this post! While heading east… Read More Heading East – Apr 2016

Humboldt Redwoods – Mar 2016

Here’s the thing about redwoods. There is almost nothing more spectacular, and perhaps nothing so hard to capture in pictures. From Santa Cruz we drove up the coast on CA 1, which by the way is a twisty curvy road with zero cell/internet access. There are spectacular views for the passenger, but for the driver… Read More Humboldt Redwoods – Mar 2016

Santa Cruz – Mar 2016

Santa Cruz is an extra special stop for me, because I got to see my (long since last seen) niece and her family, and had the opportunity to spend some great time with her and her family! Yeah! We camped out at the Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park, which is essentially a marina that has… Read More Santa Cruz – Mar 2016