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North to Home
Day 8 Remarkably, when I woke up the next morning, I wasn’t hungry at all. I took the dogs to walk in an open area next to the motel and went in search of caffeine. I found Mother Road Coffee and instantly fell in love with the place. When I stepped up and ordered a … Continue reading "North to Home"
Read MoreA Tiny Station and A Tiny Town
Day 7 I was just able to beat the alarm; it almost seems like a small victory when I don’t have to listen to that damn ruckus first thing in the morning. As I lay in bed trying to figure out where we would go for breakfast, I had Piper flop over to rest her … Continue reading "A Tiny Station and A Tiny Town"
Read MoreCowboys and Canyons
The alarm went off way too early, a sentiment echoed by the dogs as they moaned and groaned their way out of bed. It wasn’t as cold as it had been the day before so I let Leo run naked as we set out for a morning stroll. I had planned to take them for … Continue reading "Cowboys and Canyons"
Read MoreUFO’s and Bottomless Lakes
We started this day the proper way: with a nice walk. Our Airbnb was on a 100-acre farm with a walking path that led from the house, up a hill, and then back. I had asked our host about snakes and scorpions and she told me that it was too cold for them and once … Continue reading "UFO’s and Bottomless Lakes"
Read MoreNew Mexico Bound
I would have expected that the farther south we went, the warmer it would get. Nope. When I brought the dogs out for a quick pee, it was -4 Celsius. I had heard about the wild temperature fluctuations in the desert but I don’t remember it being this extreme the last time we passed through … Continue reading "New Mexico Bound"
Read MoreA Blue Whale, Bison, and Brisket
I got quite a surprise when we stepped out of our room for a short walk on the third day of our road trip: FROST! The plants were all covered in frost. Now that’s nothing out of the ordinary for a Canadian such as myself but I did not expect to wake up in Oklahoma … Continue reading "A Blue Whale, Bison, and Brisket"
Read MoreHiking Off Donuts
I’m not sure why I was awake before the alarm. I can’t say it was before the sun came up because the rain was still falling steadily outside the Town and Country Motel in Clinton Illinois. The dogs seemed less than impressed with the early hour and they were all quite content to stay in … Continue reading "Hiking Off Donuts"
Read MoreChocolate in Michigan
Planning road trips can be daunting. Even though I’m not known for having the whole trip mapped out, I have to decide where we’re going and for how long and…well that’s pretty much it. As my companions get older, I worry that they won’t enjoy travelling as much. Then there’s always that bit of doubt: … Continue reading "Chocolate in Michigan"
Read MoreTrangia Stove Review
*We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.* I looked for a long time before I purchased my camp stove. I didn’t want to have a collection of stoves so I … Continue reading "Trangia Stove Review"
Read MoreWest Paw Design Toys
*We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. That means that you will see links to Amazon in this post.* I used to give my dogs a ton of toys. They … Continue reading "West Paw Design Toys"
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