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Yuma eats, suburbs and a little RV repair

Posted on Monday, 2023-Feb-20th by ralph

My visit to Yuma ended up being a two week stay. As this was my “destination” for my travels south in the USA this time, I felt I should make the most of it. I walked around the Fortuna suburbs, … Continue reading →

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Avoid the snow but get stuck in the mud at Routt

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-7th by ralph

I got an early early start, knowing that I was crossing Colorado south to north through what would be some slower mountainous roads. I did not realise just how high the roads were, nor that I could end up in … Continue reading →

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Bedrock – Superior to Fred Flintstone’s version

Posted on Thursday, 2022-May-26th by ralph

My journey south was about to take an eastward leg into the hills. No more flat plane driving for me, it was going to be windy roads, mostly off the Interstates. The googles was taking me toward Albuquerque, New Mexico … Continue reading →

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Fine dining in Port Hardy and a cheap RV fix

Posted on Friday, 2022-Jan-28th by ralph

Having had two days at Port Hardy RV Resort’s high prices, I wasn’t going to extend for my last day waiting for a wheel alignment. My walks had come up with some spots nearby I could boondock / stealth camp … Continue reading →

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Port McNeill straddling logging and tourism

Posted on Friday, 2021-Dec-31st by ralph

It turns out I left Naka Creek just in time as the mostly rain forecast turned into mostly snow, which turned into mostly ice. Good thing I booked a week at Broughton Campsite, the roads were crap everywhere off the … Continue reading →

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A day in Keremeos

Posted on Friday, 2021-Nov-12th by ralph

The season was fall according to the trees, but the cold was definitely creeping in. I was happy to be plugged in, warm, and showered. Feeling civilized again, I was ready for my one day exploring Keremeos by foot. My … Continue reading →

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Walk It to Appreciate It

Posted on Sunday, 2020-Feb-23rd by ralph

Returning to the rig from my Sunrise view of the Grand Canyon, I pack three bottles of water. I also pack my three heavy lenses, lunch, rain gear, map, bean bag tripod. Ugh, this pack is heavy. Ditch a lens? … Continue reading →

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Sunrise on Top of the Grand Canyon

Posted on Saturday, 2020-Feb-22nd by ralph

I decided today that I was going to see the Grand Canyon at sunrise, then do my walk down into the canyon. One of the rangers had advised that Mather Point was a good place to see the sunrise. So … Continue reading →

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San Diego Zoo in a Day

Posted on Tuesday, 2020-Jan-21st by ralph

The second attempt to visit the San Diego Zoo went much more smoothly. I only got off at the ‘a’ exit rather than the ‘b’ exit coming off the freeway, so the googles had to route me on a little … Continue reading →

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Windswept Brewery Bear Stout

Posted on Monday, 2017-Mar-13th by ralph

Interesting purchase from Craft Cellars: Windswept Brewing Co. “Bear” Russian Imperial Stout http://windsweptbrewing.com/bear Consumed with a roast beef dinner (left overs) with some added pearled barley to bulk up the left over potatoes and carrots. Initial impression: Thick coffee, with … Continue reading →

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