Hitting the less smokie skies
 20 maj 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
 20 maj 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
						
								After a couple weeks back home we're back at it. A lot of preparation went into getting ready. We packed as light as we could. One checked bag, a carry on, plus a motorcycle helmet!
We were able toLäs mer
Smoked Calgary Afternoon 🔥
 20 maj 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
 20 maj 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
						
								We saw clear skies on the flight over! Then we decended into a smokie city. 
As we exited the airport to make use of our 12hr layover we chuckled spotting 3 pine cones dropped (by a kid?) in theLäs mer
Bubblegum pain
 21 maj 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
 21 maj 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
						We landed 20 min early in Atlanta. But, the baggage was unloaded before the passenger bridge installed! Once they opened the bridge we had to wait another 2 min for boarder control to decide if weLäs mer
Private swim
 22 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
 22 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
						
								We recovered well from the Red eye flight with close to 11hrs of sleep! 😴
We popped up a bit north in town to Atlantic Station shopping area. My walking shoes were needing replacement as they noLäs mer
Deep Fried avocado
 23 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
 23 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
						The day started off with a transit ride to an unpaved section of the Beltline trail near Glenwood. Again, some friendly folks on the bus chatting us up. We learned about the famous people in OaklandLäs mer
Botanical Gardens
 24 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
 24 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
						
								A quick transit ride to the Botanical Gardens in Piedmont park. 
Wow! It's impressive 👍
We wandered around for almost 4 hours! I've never seen or smelled orchids like they have in the greenhouseLäs mer
smoked jerk cauliflower egg rolls
 24 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
 24 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
						The afternoon was more fun! Ponce Street Market, the old Sears and Robuck building. Beltline south. Weather was great. Lots of people watching. Some folks kept going back and forth on short seconds ofLäs mer
Revolution Dognuts
 25 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
 25 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
						Hopped on the Street Car. It's a cute idea but it's such a small route, and ridership is low. It's a big money loss for the transit system. It was fun to pop over to the Market to see it, thoughLäs mer
Managers Special EV
 26 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
 26 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
						I found a great deal with Hertz for the rental we needed for the week: The Managers Special EV! I signed up(for free) as a Gold Member to get J as a second driver without a fee! Ironically they didn'tLäs mer
Not as advertised 😭
 26 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
 26 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
						Well, the Birmingham Airbnb was not what the photos showed, nor the description 😵💫. The host knew of my request for no air fresheners, but it wreaked! Probably trying to cover up mold smellsLäs mer
Accommodation swap, again 🙃
 27 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
 27 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
						Well the hotel room I found wasn't good either. It's sofa bed, not so much a bed. Airbnb helped out and provided a discount code to use due to the cancellation/issue of the last one. Messaging lots ofLäs mer
Best museum tour EVER
 28 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
 28 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
						
								Today's adventure was the 3-years-in-the-making visit to the World's Largest motorcycle museum, the Barber Vintage Motorcycle!
We arrived right at noon, opening time for a Sunday. Lucky dad joined usLäs mer
Get yerr ass down (🐕)
 28 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
 28 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
						
								Ahh, the sweet sounds of the Birmingham evening air. The neighborhood "bell ringer," as our host referred to her as. 
Enjoy the video clip 📹😂 without profanity. Another of her favourite phases,Läs mer
Southern BBQ!
 28 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
 28 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
						
								Our host delivered the coals today.
Funny story. I asked yesterday if the bbq was propane. She said "gas." upon our arrival I saw this beauty! Her response was, "yes, gas. You use the gas to lightLäs mer
🏍️ California Superbike School 🏍️
 31 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
 31 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
						We had the most amazing three days (Level 1, 2 and 3) zooming motorcycles around this impressive race track! California Superbike School has been around decades and they have perfected a world classLäs mer
Goodbye Birmingham, Hello Atlanta
 1 juni 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
 1 juni 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
						After three speedy days on the track, we packed up to leave back to Atlanta. Not an overly adventurous travel day, but we did stop at the Sweetwater State Park to stretch our legs. We hiked along theLäs mer
Run a Layover
 2 juni 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
 2 juni 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
						Early rise and a drive to ATL airport rental car facility in order to return the Tesla 🚗 It was a quick and painless drop-and-go! Thank goodness 👍Then a Skytrain back to the Domestic Terminal.Läs mer
Capital exploration 🇨🇦
 3 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
 3 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
						
								Staying with longtime friends in Ottawa was the best!
We explored the city, starting with a canal cruise. Next a Taco lunch and a walk around Parliament Hill area. A yummy afternoon coffeeLäs mer
Poutine a Quebec
 4 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
 4 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
						
								Sunday we all ventured to Quebec for a hike to the Carbide Wilson ruines in Gatineau Park. https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/carbide-willson-ruins
Lunch was delicious at Cafe Le Hibou! I ordered theLäs mer
Cycling Ottawa 🚴
 5 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
 5 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
						
								Some wildfire smoke from the north blew in last night, but thankfully it mostly dissipated by early afternoon.
We hopped on our friends bikes and cruised canal and river trails. Of course we had toLäs mer
"Play" dinner deliciousness
 6 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
 6 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
						
								Wildfire smoke 😷returned and more intense than yesterday. We did a couple errands by car instead of cycling 🚙
The kids have been consistent with their train track construction during our wholeLäs mer
Hogs Back falls
 7 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
 7 juni 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
						
								We stopped by the Hogs Back falls around the corner from our house. It's a pretty location with history 👍
It's also Packing up day! We're off to Europe tomorrow.Läs mer














































































































































































































































