Wrapping Things Up

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It’s been nearly eleven months since we flew back into the States. That’s enough for now. We are definitely ready to get south of the border again. The past few days have felt a lot like boat life—getting ready for a passage. I spent two days getting the bus up … Read More

San Diego

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I have to say that San Diego has quickly grown on me. We aren’t much into big cities these days, but this place really seems to find a pretty good balance. We’re staying in the Mission Beach area, a nice stretch of beach with miles of pedestrian fun along the … Read More

First Ride – Mission Beach

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Grammy was able to make a last minute run to see the kids before we all disappear south of the border—where bandidos lurk behind every boulder. The kids were ecstatic. There is always quite a build up before her visits. “How many more days ’til Grammy gets here? Show me with … Read More

Day of the Dead

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We drove over to San Diego’s Old Town for the Day of the Dead festivities. There were plenty of people to watch, and faces to be painted, but for some reason there wasn’t a single street food vendor to be found and the music seemed to be on break more … Read More

Halloween

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We spent a night in Indio before traveling south along the Salton Sea. There isn’t much happening out there, that’s for sure. It was a nice drive, beautiful in its starkness. When we turned west the desert enveloped us, and for miles and miles all we saw was perfectly groomed … Read More