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Next Stop is Vietnam….

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

Well, we didn’t drive the Old Home to Southeast Asia, and I only post about our road trips, but my companions asked me to write something on our blog about our incredible trip to Cambodia and Vietnam so….. BTW, the … Continue reading →

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San Diego, Sunsets, Sunnies, and the Stone.

Posted on November 5, 2017 by

After eight weeks in hotels and spare bedrooms, with no stay longer than five days, we decided to end our trip with a few relaxing weeks in a San Diego Ocean Beach cottage for the last leg of our trip. We … Continue reading →

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Driving the Southwest

Posted on October 28, 2017 by

While there are numerous breathtaking beautiful National Parks and Monuments scattered throughout the Southwestern part of our country, we’ve found that quite often the drives between them can be pretty spectacular in their own right.  So if you enjoy scenic … Continue reading →

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Old Friends

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

The week started with a two-day stop in Natchez, Mississippi.  Our research notes described a town with an abundance of antebellum mansions, self-guided walking tours, and a nice location on a high bluff above the Mississippi River. Natchez also marked … Continue reading →

Posted in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Sizzling in the South

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

The most common question we get about our travels is, “Which city was your favorite?”.  And the answer to that question is that there are several cities we consider to be our favorites, and all for different reasons.  Savannah made … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

The Friends and Family Plan…Durham Version.

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Most of our trips have been structured around events with specific dates such as Mardi Gras, the Kentucky Derby, a family reunion, or an out-of-town wedding.  The events give us a place to be and a time to be there, … Continue reading →

Posted in North Carolina, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Waiting For The Stone To Drop

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

It has been about 3 weeks since our last post (from Billings, MT), and we have covered a lot of ground (literally), so I’ll try to keep to the highlights of our stops and share a few of our new … Continue reading →

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The Great Outdoors

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

Touring the country with Wilma necessitates an emphasis on activities in the great outdoors.  We seek out scenic drives, scenic trails, restaurants with outdoor seating, and of course hotels surrounded by plenty of grass and walkable neighborhoods.  Although we do … Continue reading →

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Something Old, Something New

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

During the planning phase of this…..our (very) last extended road trip (maybe), it became apparent that we were not going to be able to put together an itinerary chock full of all new and exciting things to see and/or do. … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Uncategorized, Washington | 1 Comment

The Dash Home

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

On (the) 9/11, I was scheduled to fly home from Denver where I was attending a business meeting.  I had a presentation to give, a shuttle to catch, and a relatively quick flight home.  But as those of you who … Continue reading →

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