When we passed thru Tucson last winter (January) we spent only a couple days. We had the distinct feeling that we were not there at the best time…it RAINED every day. Not the best circumstance to appreciate the desert! So…
Near-Death Experience
Disaster nearly struck as we were entering the outskirts of Phoenix. Driving along a major 3-lane road; not a highway (stoplights) but a major thoroughfare. At one intersection, the driver of a small car in front of me decided he…
(No) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Well, we arrived in, and escaped from Las Vegas successfully. But as with all of our adventures, not without drama. Our first step upon arrival was to be delivered to the bus from the airport by our friend, Krystal. She…
Our 2018 Plans…
“Plan” is a four letter word, and it something we try not to do too much or too carefully… But, when I started to put this post and an associated map (click here, or see below) together, I realized it…
Tabula Rasa
\ˌta-byə-ˌlaˈrä-ˌza, \ 1 : the mind in its hypothetical primary blank or empty state before receiving outside impressions. 2 : something existing in its original pristine state. After our very successful* 2017, and a complete break down-under (not to be…
Should EVERYONE spend their Anniversary in Tasmania?…
Our last couple days in Tassie were in Hobart. One of these was our Anniversary (#27). It has been something of a tradition, on our anniversary, to do several things: To enjoy it in a faraway place To wish friend…
Getting our “Quirk” On
After a few days in most places, the “quirk” comes out. In the old days (aka the 60’s, or Haight Asbury today) this might be called letting the Freak Flag fly. Or maybe the “Quirk” is always there but we…
Seafood, Roadkill and the Brotherhood of Broken Buses
Our last several days in Tassie included quite a bit more travel. Not especially far, because Tassie is not that big. Just travel in the sense that after a day of wandering, we stopped at new places instead of returning…
Wandering Around the End of the World
Quite a powerful storm system went thru Tasmania. It was predicted, and we adjusted our hiking trip to Cradle Mountain accordingly. Good thing, too. We learned from some backpackers as we hiked that the Snow Line was expected at 1,300…
Tasmania – Far-and-Away-Fascinating
Thot for the Day (Click Here) We have a bit of a quandry as we make our way to Tasmania. We have been told many times that “2 weeks is plenty” for touring and experiencing. Thus, we organized our visit…