August 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After 35 days, 21 states, 2 countries, and 1 Canadian Province, we begin our final 230 miles home.
Little Thunder Bay (our campground) was engulfed in big thunder, lightning, wind and hail beginning from about 3:45 am to 4:30 am. It was pretty tenuous at times...we felt pretty vulnerable. Almost asRead more
August 15, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The extra miles we put in yesterday set up a lunch stop in Minden, NE with Dick and Sally Phillips of Be The Gift. We picked up an hour as we headed west to Lake McConaughy. Today's 330 or so miles set up a final day of approximately 230.
A big Nebraska storm prompted a rest area stop to ride itRead more
Thomas WalterYou are a smart careful guy. More sense then the old man here. Keep safe now that you are almost there.
August 14, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °CAnna and I set out thinking we were going to stay the night in Iowa but we got much farther than we thought even with some heavy winds moving us around. The large number of wind turbines (in operation, under construction, and in transit on tractor trailers) between Cedar Rapids and Council BluffsRead more
August 13, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Another leisurely morning before a visit to Mall of America.
Then it was on to the airport to send Elizabeth and Evelyn off on a flight to CO for the first day of the 6th grade on Wednesday! New school, new routine, old friends and no 7th or 8th graders made it a good choice for them to get backRead more
August 12, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °CIt was an easy 220 miles today from Wisconsin Dells to Minneapolis. We had a super fun dinner for coworkers and friends hosted by the Patron's...muy bueno y mucho gracias Ricardo y Mariana!
August 11, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Forecast wasn't looking good...80% chance of rain, but hey, we were going to get wet anyway!
First we grabbed a quick breakfast at a great local coffee shop. Then it was a quick hello with the Dixons before Noah's Ark Waterpark!
It's was a fun day for the entire family!
August 10, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Last night we did lock in our site in MN for Monday and Tuesday but were still undecided as to our destination for today. So over a casual breakfast with the Derrer's we settled on Wisconsin Dells, "The Water Park Capital of the World."
That said, Sunday will be water park(s) and exploring theRead more
August 8, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Morning by the pool at 'Camp Derrer' while the dads had a couple beers at Founders Brewery.
Then we did a little relaxin' followed by some shopping.
Closed out the day with a fun taco dinner with the Wheeler's and pool time.
August 7, 2019 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Today was 400 mi into and out of Ontario Canada and through eastern and central Michigan. It was really cool that the highway along Lake Ontario that we drove today is named 'Queen Elizabeth Way'!
We had an eventful start to the day. After breakfast, we stopped for gas in St. Catherine, Ontario atRead more
Evelyn WalterCalm under pressure always. Minutes after our closest call near miss...involving the side of our trailer and a pole in Canada. And, growing a beard. Elizabeth calls them his pentacles.
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Wow! What an adventure you had!