Reading through hundreds of pages of instructions in three different manuals learning how the rig works. Next step is to gradually introduce the cats into the coach. I kept seeing people walk by staring at the rig, probably wondering what this behemoth vehicle was doing in their neighborhood. The diesel generator was making quite a…
Category: Adventure Travel
Spirit of the White Cat
I went the entire trip without meeting any of the spirits of my cats who have passed above the earth place. Not seeing or feeling them disappointed me. Then on the last night of my trip, this white cat wondered into my hotel room. I shared my turkey sandwich with the white cat. After the white…
Toto I Think We Are in Kansas
I drove through torrential thunderstorms for three hours heading into Topeka. I drove the first 500 miles in seven hours. The last 90 miles took me three hours. These thunderstorms were just like the ones in Florida, except the storms were 100 miles wide. Perhaps I drove along the path of the thunderstorm, or perhaps…
On The Road Again
Oil – check, Engine coolant – check, Fluid Levels – check, Tire Pressure – check, Radiator and AC grills cleaned – check, Windows Cleaned – check Cargo Loaded – check, First Ten Bags checked – FREE, Elwood: It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s…
Pancho Villa
I cycled up Poncha Pass on the 4th of July. I saw this very scenic mountain hamlet while cycling up the pass. Perfect conditions existed for a high speed descent back down the pass. The road was smooth, fairly straight with wide sweeping turns, 7% grade, and I finally had a strong tailwind instead of…