I remember growing up with high humidity in Akron. However, compared to what I live in now, it seems more than humid. The air is wet, drenched. When I step outside my camper with my morning cup of coffee, I find more than morning dew. My chair, table, cushions are wet. Wetter than the moisture…
I am an incorrigible adventurer/traveler. It is the pattern that best describes my adult life. I have lived in 8 states and have been in every one of the lower 48. I have traveled across the country dozens of times, in a car, bus, or train. I have been to several countries in Europe and in…
Mom is doing great after her heart procedure. I plan to stay longer so I can continue to cook for her. I love my little campground, I have Tango back from the dog sitter, and life is quiet. I get to Mom’s just before lunch, which I make for us both. I hang around all…
West of Key West, an Under-the-Radar National Park By ELIZABETH ZACH AUG. 24, 2016 As the seaplane soared more than 1,000 feet in the air, I scoured the crystalline waters below, hoping for a glimpse of dolphin squadrons, manatees, perhaps sharks. They might be visible even at this altitude, I’d been told. I saw none.…
Do you know someone who had a heart valve replacement (or 2, 3, or 4)? I know many folks from my time as a minister who did. Each reported that the surgery was so invasive and the recovery painful. One person I know never fully recovered. Well, someone smart and wonderful invented a non-invasive procedure…
The last segment of my travels has been hot, hot, hot. The AC will keep things cool in a regular car. My van, however, is a different beast. It has great AC, but the cool air tends to dissipate in the vast space behind the seats. I am okay most of the day, but my traveling…
Here at last. What a thrill to rest after driving 1300 miles at 55 mph (2300 miles in the last 2 weeks). Mom’s heart procedure is tomorrow AM. Tango is staying with one of her friends for a few days so that I can be at the hospital and not have to leave him in…
I read so many articles with destination ideas. However, I never know where to stash the information. Forget printing the articles! My camper would be stuffed with paper. Then I had a duh moment. Why not post on my blog, where I can access them anytime? So here goes! Originally Posted 08/11/16 by Suzanne Matyas in Trail…
The time is 7:30 AM, and I “should” be on the road by now. However, I am stubbornly rebelling by sitting under the trees, drinking coffee, and reading/writing. Tango and I spent the last two days sitting in the van, driving in sweltering heat, pushing to cover 1300 miles. We face two more days of…
Spearfish was a great stop for 4 nights. Lots of hiking, lots of sightseeing.I took the following photos on the trail to Devil’s Bathtub. If you ever have the chance to stay in Spearfish, I can’t say enough good things. It is away from the Mt. Rushmore crowds, but you can drive over to that…