Driving north on US 19 past Crystal River, I finally cleared the congestion of west central Florida. I got my first cup of coffee and played the first tune of the road trip, “Bat out of Hell” by Meatloaf. Actually I played the song four times. That was good for a great adrenaline rush. Although…
Category: Adventure Travel
Dr. Zeus
Dr. Zeus (aka the Green Truckster) is ready for the cross country trip from Florida to Colorado. When I was a kid, my Mom and Dad would load up my brother, sister and I along with a full compliment of camping supplies into a 1964 Dodge Dart 270, a very small compact car. Space was…
The Green Truckster
Roof top container successfully and securely installed on the Truckster (aka, the name of the station wagon in National Lampoons Vacation). The Green Truckster is ready for practice road trips before the road trip to Colorado this summer. Thule roof top container has seventeen cubic feet of storage with a very low wind profile. Next…
True Adventure
They say the sign of a true adventure is when you say to yourself, look at this mess I have got myself into. I wish I was sitting quietly at home on my sofa. I am very much looking forward to laying on my sofa.
Frozen Descent
Took this photo just before starting an 11 mile descent with an 8% grade. Again it was raining and cold. I did my best to keep my speed in the 20s since the road was wet making the descent dangerous. Then I became enveloped in thick fog or a cloud. I only had a few…