The Kelpies

The Kelpies

We had learned about this monument when researching our trip. When we realized they were located in the town of Falkirk, which was just 12 miles outside of Edinburgh, our first place to visit in Scotland, we of course, had to go and see them. 

Makoshika State Pro – Montana

Makoshika State Pro – Montana

We went to Montana mainly to see the Glacier National Park (see this post), but were not prepared for the other amazingly beautiful attractions that state has to offer. One of the biggest surprises (and delight) was the Makoshika State Park – which we stumbled 

Along the Road to Hana

Along the Road to Hana

In preparing for our trip to Maui, we kept reading about “the road to Hana”… Never much about Hana, but always about the road that leads to this little, isolated, town on the East side of Maui. We now know why and, no, we actually 

Sandy Beaches and more

Sandy Beaches and more

I’d heard that there were a lot of beaches on Maui, but I was not really prepared for what we encountered. There are literally beaches everywhere! Small ones, large ones, wide open ones, intimate ones, straight ones, crescent-shaped ones, you name it, it is there. 

Maui – here we come!

Maui – here we come!

The Corona Virus pandemic is still on so we can’t travel, right? One would normally be correct in that assumption, but the state of Hawaii, which thrives on tourism, decided to set up some strict rules that, when abided by, would allow visitors in. We 

Day trip to Haleakala, the dominant volcano on Maui

Day trip to Haleakala, the dominant volcano on Maui

We take a trip, through the clouds, to the top of Maui’s volcano, Haleakala.

Slab City – where living “off the grid” (way off the grid) is normal

Slab City – where living “off the grid” (way off the grid) is normal

Now and again you hear of people giving up everything and going into the desert to go “live off the grid”. I always wondered “where” that is and how they do that, but  never really bothered to research it. I will admit that I had 

Surf-n-Turf on the road

Surf-n-Turf on the road

I can’t remember ever seeing a rule that stated you can’t have a nice meal when camping . . So today we felt like steak, but part of us kinda fancied some prawns too, so we had both! The meal is actually simple to make. 

Stuck in Washington

Stuck in Washington

(sing out loud to the tune of “stuck in Lodi again” . . . Just about 2 months ago We set out on the road Seeking photo opportunities Lookin’ for that perfect one DMV screwed up, then screwed up some more I guess you know the 

A change of plans

We have decided to postpone our trip to Alaska. Yes, you read that correctly. After all the hoopla and excitement of heading to Alaska, we just decided to put that trip off until next year. So, are we heading back home now? Heck no .