First Reader and I spent the last couple of weeks on the road. We traveled to Central California to attend my đł 50th high school reunion. Because I prefer to drive across our beautiful country, we packed the car, picked up a friend (and former classmate) on the way out of Colorado, and hit the … Continue reading Revisiting the Past
âSurely one advantage of traveling is that, while it removes much prejudice against foreigners and their customs, it intensifies tenfold one's appreciation of the good at home.â~Isabella Bird English explorer, writer, photographer, and naturalist Isabella Bird was born on this day in 1831.
âTo lose your prejudices you must travel.â~Marlene Dietrich German-born American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich was born on this day in 1901.
By the time we arrived on the Western Slope on Sunday afternoon, dinner was almost ready. Two hours later, we watched the sun set over the mesa. (C) 2024, JJ ShaunSunset over Grand Mesa, Western Colorado. Monday, we drove around looking at the sights and views of the surrounding areas. One place we visited was … Continue reading Home Again
What a trip! Indeed, the drive into San Diego was the nightmare I expected. The drive south from Big Pine was slick and quick until we reached the outskirts of San Bernardino. Of course, we reached town during the first throes of rush hour. By the time we reached Temecula, I was done. So, we … Continue reading Homeward Bound
First Reader and I are on a much needed vacation. We left last Tuesday on a road trip for parts west. Our first destination: Las Vegas, Nevada, the gambling capital of America. The trip did not come without a first day hiccup, though. About fifty miles from our first nightâs rest, something flew under the … Continue reading On the Road Again
âTravel, like dreams, is a door that opens from the real world into a world that is yet to be discovered.â ~Guy de Maupassant French author Guy de Maupassant was born on this day in 1850.
âWherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.â ~Anita Desai Indian novelist Anita Desai was born on this day in 1937.
âCertainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.â~Mary Ritter Beard American historian, author, women's suffrage activist, women's history archivist, and lifelong advocate of social justice Mary Ritter Beard was born on this day in 1876.
Last week a small group of us rode our motorcycles to the 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in western South Dakota. Many of our friends and family were concerned that the event would be a free-for-all for covid, and in some respects, they were right. It probably will be a super-spreading event. Because of that, … Continue reading Cruisinâ the Black Hills
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