Fresh of the plane in L.A. Kevin, Amy, Trish and I decided to stop for lunch at BJs Brewpub in, just a few miles from our hotel in Marina Del Ray. The restaurant combined my 2 of my favorite things. Fish Tacos and on-site fresh brewed beer. First the tacos. While I...
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24 hours of Griswald-esque “fun”
We woke up and got the Ark ready for departure and headed out of Charleston to Seneca State Forest. Things were going great for the first hour or so, then we got side tracked and the fun began. I did not realize we were going to be going by the New RIver Gorge until I...
The Cheese Coney Quest
In search for the perfect Cincinnati Chili Cheese ConeyCincinnati is famous for its Cincinnati-Style chili. Now if you haveever had any it is a finely ground up beef in a sauce that is made using chili spices including cinnamon, brown sugar and many other secret...
Destination: Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV
This isot a photo I took, but one I found online at www.bikebfat.com. I was too busy riding to remember to stop and take a pic of the trails. Pictured is a favorite section of mine on Pine Ridge as it took several attempts before I mastered this rocky section of the...
Destination: Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia
I must first say, I am so excited to be on another road adventure! There was a point I didn't think we were going to find an RV that we could both afford and want, which meant my wanderlust was not going to ever be satisfied. But along came the "Ark" 🙂 We left either...
Gearing up for an Adventure
It has been a while since I have posted anything, it is not that life has been boring. Just BUSY! Although I know I should be writing down for our own sake, the milestones and such that Nora has been achieving. She has grown so much, and so seemingly quick! They...
Brewery: Pensacola Bay Brewery
We have been very fortunate to have a brewery come to Pensacola, and a great one at that! Located in the Old Seville Historic District adjacent to Downtown Pensacola it makes for a perfect setting. It is among towering Live Oak Trees with longs flowing strands of...
Attraction: Mote Aquarium, Longboat Key, FL
As a side trek on our way home from South Florida we ventured over to the Sarasota coastline and headed north. And just a few miles north of Sarasota Beaches is Longboat Key and situated on the island is the Mote Aquarium. What it lacked in size it made up for in...
Destination: Siesta Key, Florida
This is a beach that I have been visiting every once in a while since I was 20 years old. I remember when I first went there I could not believe how white and powdery the sand was, along with the bright blue-green, clear water. And still every time I go I am...
Destination: Boca Grande, Florida
This is one of 2 lighthouses located on the island. In years past, this was home toumerous iguanas.The first tip I can give you if you ever head out to Boca Grande is get gas at the Super Day Express Food Stores. They also make great food for picnics (sandwiches,...