Category Archives: People

Mainly a Morning in Maine

By the lovely sunrise gods I am woken in the shadow of night. I stumble on the path through the trees to the fluorescently lit restroom. Once my mission there is accomplished I am suddenly more alert and feel like the rabbit in … Continue reading →

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Above Average: Over 500 Miles

For the two weeks that we’ve been on vacation we’ve had a hard time going over 400 miles daily and only achieved it twice until yesterday when we covered 556 miles. We knew we had to drive just as much … Continue reading →

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Moose Poo Sold Here

I am grateful in the morning to have had Caleb emanating DEET through his sweat during the night. It was enough to keep the mosquitoes at bay so we could all get some sleep. Last night we saw the large … Continue reading →

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Lethbridge to Val Marie

Though I may have given Caleb crap about the cost of the room, a plate of breakfast with a choice of drink was included. We eat potatoes, toast, and egg, drink some coffee, and save the sausage for the dogs. Our … Continue reading →

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Cruising In Alberta

We get a late start this morning and head down the 93 south. We drive past the Columbia River – the one that flows into the Pacific Ocean via Astoria, Oregon over a 1,200 mile  journey, and turn into Canal … Continue reading →

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