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UFO’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"
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Charleston
Now let’s just get this out of the way right off the bat: I am far from an expert of all things Charleston, South Carolina. After a spontaneous trip in February 2017, I absolutely fell in love with this special city. So much so that I returned later that year without my dogs to explore … Continue reading "A Beginner’s Guide to Charleston"
Read More2017: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been
This year was a year of epic road trips and adventures for the dogs and I. Here are a few of my favourite photos from the year: It all started at the end of February with a drive down to Charleston, South Carolina. We went looking for ghosts, faced down alligators, and spent some time … Continue reading "2017: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been"
Read MoreLast Day in Charleston
Click here to read about my first and second days in Charleston. Monday was my last full day in Charleston and I decided to start with breakfast at Toast!, another highly recommended place. The french toast with apple cinnamon topping is off the charts good. French toast is a simple food but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading "Last Day in Charleston"
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