28 States, 44 Friends & 8181 Miles — We Are Home! (USA – Day 24)
The final stretch home … After leaving Austin, we still have a long way to go until we leave Hwy 50 to finally get back onto I-80 west just outside of Reno. We stop just before the state border and … Read More
The Loneliest Highway in America (USA – Day 23)
We overnighted at the starting point of another scenic route, with the San Rafael Reef in front of us. The drive offers spectacular vistas, and is worth taking the time. We cross through Fishlake National Forest including several passes just … Read More
The Continental Divide to Arches National Park (USA – Day 22)
Refreshed we are ready to get back onto I-70 west and explore some more of Colorado. We do stray from the freeway to leave out a shorter section with tunnel in favor of the Loveland Pass, 11,990 feet elevation, … Read More
100,000 Miles — for the Taco at Least (USA – Day 21)
It’s a bright and sunny morning as we leave the Beaumont, KS rest area and continue on Hwy 400 west. Soon enough we reach Wichita and turn north onto I-135, which will take us to I-70 west. The Tacoma crossed … Read More
We’re Not in Kansas Anymore (USA – Day 20)
Today holds our last “visit” for this trip! By mid-morning, we are back on the road and head further south, to Marshfield, MO, where we will meet for the first time ever cousins of Kirk’s dad. A little out … Read More
Deep in the Midwest (USA – Day 19)
Tuesday is “guys’ breakfast day” and Kirk gets to join Mike, Rich and a couple of others in their weekly routine, while Lynn and I enjoy breakfast at their house. Lynn is a great cook and host, and we … Read More
Farley Family Farm (USA – Day 18)
It’s a late breakfast for everyone, but soon enough more Farley family joins us at Mike & Lynn’s house – Judy as well as Shirley & Rich are coming over, and we’re all having a great time catching up! By … Read More
A Big Hit in Louisville (USA – Day 17)
After packing up our camp site we head down further south on I-75 to Lexington, KY. We’re literally “making the rounds” around my old stomping grounds, starting with a visit to the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort at the north end … Read More
Oakland A’s vs Cincinnati Reds (USA – Day 16)
It’s time to get dressed in our A’s gear this morning, and by noon we’re dropping J.T. off at a dog sitter in Florence, KY where she will spend the day with several other dogs (big and small) at Celia’s … Read More