Category Archives: The Trip

En route to Pendleton Oregon, we passed the 49th parallel (midway  between the North Pole and the equator.) Shortly thereafter we neared Pendleton and ominous warning signs began announcing a 6% downgrade. Being a “flatlander” I wondered what that really … Continue reading →

Happily taking in mountain pass vistas, listening to Joni Mitchell and moving right along, I pass “Love” gas station. I look down and see I have a 1/4 tank, perhaps I should have stopped? Hmmm no matter, there will be … Continue reading →

Arrived at Koa just outside Boise. It was after-hours and checking in was on the “honor system.” Instructions said to find a spot and put payment in envelope with slot number. I meandered thru a “city” of sites (224 of … Continue reading →

Went to club 61’s meeting at the “Twin dragon” and was welcomed by their close knit group of 20+ (all seemed astonished by my membership in a club that predates theirs.) Their club included a “joke of the day” but … Continue reading →

On the advice of fellow camper, “Murphy” we checked out the Snake river overlook (where he and other brave individuals jump from the bridge with a parachutes!) From there we sought out another natural site of grandeur… Shoshone Falls. This … Continue reading →

Stopped in Provo for tires. In front of the shop was a magnificent view of Mts. Could you ever get tired of that view? Yesterday now a blur of amazing landscapes -long stretches of rolling hills, mountain swells, winding mountain … Continue reading →

Hit the road listening to “Wait wait” (Paula Poundstone and Kevin Bacon!) an made it to/ through Canyonland. Stopped to take some photos then headed on through until I lost phone reception (and tire #3) Managed to get tools and … Continue reading →

Jettisoned the bug at the Koa and headed back 8 mi to Mesa Verde state park. After the 5th or 6th switch back the contents of the van resembled 007’s favorite bevy (shaken not stirred) and HB had resumed her … Continue reading →

Spent a restless night in my tiny tent on “main street.” The campground almost entirely gravel (and my tent set up on the way to the loo etc.) so I heared everyone as they crunched to and fro. Internet spotty … Continue reading →

I hve made camp outside of Mesa Verde for the night. Dusk is upon us with swifts and mosquitos doing their air ballet all around. Passed thru some amazing countryside today in NW New Mexico and now Colorado. If Amarillo … Continue reading →