I worked every summer for 50 years while dreaming of a summer of leisure. Well, 2021 was the summer: and I have the tan to prove it.
Smith Island, MD – Our Chesapeake Bay Experience
There are only two things that draw most people to the island – to eat crabs and to eat Smith Island Cake. We elected to walk the three mile stretch to Ewell.
A Hidden Treasure in Lancaster County
Lititz, Pennsylvania was once voted the coolest small town in America. By the time we left, we understood why… pretzels, chocolates, and Moravians (Oh my!)
Lancaster County PA, not what I expected
I envisioned tranquil farmlands, a slower way of life and the ubiquitous Amish horse and buggy. Most of my preconceived images were dismantled one by one.
The bears go marching one by one
It was cool and dark when we arrived at the park gate. Our destination was a pleasant one mile hike up the bluff toward ten bears — marching, one by one…
Stopping In Eagle River, Wisconsin
We landed in a luscious place in Vilas County, Wisconsin – a county with 563 named lakes and 757 unnamed lakes. Eagle River, with a population of 1,400, has some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met.
Why we came to the U.S. for the vaccine
It’s been two weeks since we received the J&J vaccines, so we’re officially “fully” vaccinated. There are absolutely no Covid related restrictions in the State of Wisconsin and for the first time in more than a year, life feels normal.
More Than 2000 Miles on Our Way
Two peeps, one dog, and four cats drive from Salem, Oregon to Pewaukee, Wisconsin in a Subaru Forester. And survive. Day 1: Salem OR to Spokane WAWhat did we learn about traveling with cats? Well, …