March 9, 2017
On the road for a bit, it was time to find a place to stop for lunch. We’re in a part of Texas that has plenty of fast food chains, but not many local eateries that are anything to write home about. Trip Advisor, Yelp, Urbanspoon, and Foursquare are all good to help steer one in the right direction. Heck,…
March 7, 2017
Famous for being where Theodore Roosevelt gathered his Rough Riders, The Menger Hotel is another bit of San Antonio history to behold. It’s right next door to the Alamo, and it’s been on my list for some time to stop in for one drink at the fabled Menger Bar. I told Steve if we made it there on this trip, I may just…
March 7, 2017
We arrived at The Pearl in time for lunch, and chose The Granary mostly because it was right where we parked. I did a little homework, and we wouldn’t have gone wrong most any place we chose. The Granary has a casual vibe, but it’s pricey. We were shocked to pay over $50 for a lunch of two plates and two beers. That’s…
March 6, 2017
Historic El Mercado was very quiet during our visit, not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s easy to imagine strolling musicians, and crowds buzzing about. The square is lined with shops and restaurants, most notably, Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery. This place looks like Christmas year-round. Sparkly decorations and lights cover the ceiling, framed bits of history adorn the walls,…
March 6, 2017
Since we’ve been to San Antonio Riverwalk a couple times before, we decided to enter from a different direction, and oh my goodness, how this place has grown. There’s still the familiar sights, but the expansion had us all turned around. We gave up trying to figure out where we entered on our previous trips, and just took it all in. First…
March 3, 2017
Our first night’s stay was at a very small park located super close to U of A and downtown Tucson. Sentinel Peak RV Park is situated between apartment complexes, in what could have easily been an automotive repair shop in a different life. The office and clubhouse are housed in a newer, clean metal building with a few rollup doors that…
March 3, 2017
There’s something special about the first day on the road when leaving for a long trip. The anticipation of adventures ahead, the settling in behind the wheel, or in my case, raising the footrest of my recliner and at last being able to gaze out the expansive windshield. But, seriously folks, it’s mostly the relief that the exhausting preparations are…
August 31, 2013
Kay’s cousin Mikki and her husband Steve invited us over for a visit, so off we went to Post Falls, a city adjacent to Coeur d’Alene. They live in a beautiful neighborhood. Mature pines are scattered throughout nicely landscaped yards. Well-kept mostly two story homes, walking paths, and a gazebo on the green belt completed the Mayberry feel. At first…
October 2, 2012
Ahhh, the open road. It has a magical way of turning my husband from Mr. Grumpy Pants into one happy camper. Literally. You know the saying, “If Mom’s happy, everyone’s happy”? Well, the same can be said for the Dad at our house. And once our house is rolling down the road, all is right with my world. Most of…
September 12, 2012
I am so excited! Next month I get to check something off my bucket list! We’ve reserved our spot at New Mexico’s infamous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! At last I’ll have the chance to see hundreds of hot air balloons, all sizes, shapes, and colors, gathered together in one place. The “Dawn Patrol”, and the “Balloon Glow” are two sights…