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North to Alaska By RV 2021
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  • Ahmet Erkun
  • Two to Travel
  • Ahmet Erkun

North to Alaska By RV 2021

With the US-Canada border closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to ship our RV and toad to Anchorage and fly ourselves there to embark on a 14-week trip ... including the travel time required to get us to/from Tacoma. Leggi altro
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    Selfie w/the "Beyer Salmon Shaman ... more appropriately, "Pay Back" — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort.
    River Otter sculpture — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.Chihuly's "Icicles" — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA."Angell Emissaries" — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.An "on the banks of Icicle Creek" selfie — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.Sunflowers in the organic garden — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.Colorful flowers in the organic garden — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.One of the interesting pieces sold at the Mercantile — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.Picnic table in the shade for breakfast — Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort ... Leavenworth, WA.Madame Cristo and Biscuits and Gravy for breakfast at O'Grady's Pantry & Mercantile — Sleeping Lady.

    Day 89 Ends @ Sleeping Lady Mtn Resort

    30 luglio 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F

    It sounds funny to write that our day ended @ Sleeping Lady Mountain Lodge, a resort at the end of Icicle Road. But that’s mostly because I know that we were home by 11:00a. It was just too darn hot to wander around.

    When we asked at the VC for suggestions around the area for early morning strolls, this was the place recommended. “They have nice grounds and sculptures,” we were told. Since it was just up the road from where we are staying, we decided to go there this morning.

    Turns out there are only four or five sculptures … one of which is in the center of a grouping of occupied cabins … we skipped that one. The meandering trail around the grounds was mostly shaded, which was a good thing as the temp quickly rose from the 63F we woke up to @ 7:00a.

    After checking out all the sculptures, we wandered into the organic garden to see the plants and colorful flowers. Then, we went to O’Grady’s Pantry & Mercantile for breakfast. Approaching from the front, we had no idea they had a lovely patio where we could have eaten our breakfast. When I checked later, all the tables in the shade were taken and the food was being served in to-go boxes (due to lack of kitchen help). So, in hindsight, it didn’t matter that we ordered our food to-go.

    It took nearly 45 minutes for our food to be ready … darn that is long. On our way to the car, we came across a couple of picnic tables around the side of the Mercantile … and they were in the shade. So instead of taking our order back to Lily House, we ate there. I ordered the biscuits and gravy … a modern take using Italian sausage and Mui got the Madame Cristo … a blend of Monte Cristo and Croque Madame. Delicious … definitely worth the wait.

    Before going back to our place, we took a short drive along Icicle Creek. The parking spots were all packed, so no place to stop and enjoy the scenery. The smoke-haze wasn’t pleasant in the canyon anyway, so we didn’t dally.

    We spent the rest of the day at Lily House. Watched a couple of shows … Mui napped … I read a bit and wrote a bit. Before we knew it, dinner time was upon us. A couple of frozen entrees did the trick for us tonight.    Leggi altro

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    A 50-foot tall Eiffel Tower — Plain, WA.
    Lincoln, Grant, Churchill, and Patton stand at the base of the Eiffel Tower — Plain, WA.

    Are We In Paris?

    31 luglio 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 93 °F

    Another recommendation from the Leavenworth Visitor Center was the Wenatchee Lake/Plain Loop … about 38 miles in all. So, off we went in the car this morning.

    The drive is fairly scenic … it goes through heavily wooded areas and in places there are glimpses of the Wenatchee River through the trees. There are mountains as well. But there are no overlooks or pull outs where one can stop and enjoy the scenery. Not that we would have seen much today as the smoke haze was pretty bad. Sigh.

    Wenatchee Lake State Park, a short detour off the loop, was packed to the gills. So, we had to be satisfied with just a drive through. In Plain, however, we found a couple of oddities … one of which was a replica of the Eiffel Tower … 50 feet tall … 1/25th the size of the tower in France.

    Turns out that the tower is on the property of Mr Watson, an 81-year-old who hails from the UK. He invited us to take a closer look and explained that the tower represents the French contributions to America’s greatness. He has a miniature of the Statue of Liberty set in the middle of pond in his garden as well, but we didn’t intrude that far onto the property.

    What’s different about this Eiffel Tower is the statues on the corners of the base … Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S Grant, General George Patton, and Winston Churchill … men who, in Watson’s opinion, have made great contributions to our quality of life.    Leggi altro

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    McGlinn's is housed in a prohibition-era recreational club — Wenatchee, WA.
    Delicious food ... served open-face style — McGlinn's Public House ... Wenatchee, WA.Commercial-mixer-turned-flower-pot — Bavarian Bakery ... Leavenworth, WA.

    Day 90 Ends in the Apple Capital

    31 luglio 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 99 °F

    The Wenatchee Lake/Plain Loop brought us back to our starting point around 11:00a. What to do next?

    We wanted to check out Wenatchee, which bills itself as the “Apple Capital of the World,” so we continued through Leavenworth, leaving behind smoky skies for even smokier ones. Wenatchee was completely socked in with low-lying smoke from wildfires … so bad that we actually put on our face masks after we parked the car.

    Since outdoor conditions were not suitable for wandering around, we decided to have lunch in Wenatchee and then return to Lily House. Mui checked his TripAdvisor app and settled on McGlinn’s Public House.

    The pub is housed in the Garland Building, which was built in 1922 as a recreation club. In keeping with the building’s “prohibition-era” history, Mui and I opted to order fresh basil lemonade … quite tasty despite the less-than appetizing color. (Actually, we went sans-alcohol because it was so darned hot.). The food, served on aluminum trays lined with paper, was quite delicious … definitely a good choice.

    Luckily, the 2-3 mile traffic back up as we were leaving Leavenworth for Wenatchee had cleared up by the time we got back to town. A quick stop at the Bavarian Bakery for a couple of pretzels, a slice of marzipan cake, and a macaroon, and we were on our way to Lily House for a quiet afternoon … with wine and snacks for dinner later.

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    For those interested in such things …

    Mui ordered the John Paul Burger … a hand-pressed beef patty, Hempler’s bacon, mixed greens, cheddar, tomato, pickled onion, dill pickle, burger sauce (aka a balsamic ketchup). I ordered the BBTA (Bacon, Basil, Tomato, Avocado) … Hempler’s bacon, fresh basil, tomato, avocado, mixed greens, pesto mayo, on Bosket Brothers sourdough.    Leggi altro

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    Bavarian-themed mural in Leavenworth, WA.
    Bavarian-themed mural in Leavenworth, WA.Got to have a "knight in shining armour" in Bavaria — Leavenworth, WA.Bavarian-themed mural in Leavenworth, WA.Another schnitzel lunch @ Andreas Keller — Leavenworth, WA.That's not rain mist ... it's smoke from wildfires — Leavenworth, WA.

    Day 91 Ends w/One Last Schnitzel

    1 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

    Woke up to cooler temps on this last day in Leavenworth … higher humidity … what looked like rain mist, but was actually smoke haze … and an unhealthy air quality index.

    Since my throat was already scratchy from all the smoke, we decided to bag the stroll we’d planned at the riverfront park and stayed home instead. Shortly before 11:00a, we hopped in the car to go into town for one last schnitzel at Andreas Keller before our departure tomorrow.

    On the way, we stopped at a couple of hotel/resort properties that had some nice murals I wanted to photograph. We arrived at the restaurant just five minutes before the restaurant opened … two couples ahead of us … minutes later, the line behind us reaching up the stairs.

    The hostess accommodated our request to be seated in one of the barrel booths … in fact, she put us in the same one we had the first time we were there. This time, Mui joined me in ordering a Helles, a light lager. I once again ordered the classic schnitzel, but Mui opted for the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu … which was stuffed with smoked pork and Swiss cheese … topped with a creamy sauce … the side was spaetzle instead of German potato salad. All delicious.

    Instead of dessert at Andreas Keller, we walked across the street for one last cone from Whistlepunk … we both got the Blackberry Fool flavor (blackberry sorbet folded into vanilla), agreeing that it was the best.

    On the way home, we made a quick stop at Safeway to pick up some Cosmic Crisp apples … first grown by Washington State University … the dream apple with the perfect flavor and texture balance. We agree with that description. We now have enough to last us through the end of our road trip.

    Both the Cruiser and toad have arrived in the Port of Tacoma. Tomorrow we leave Leavenworth to be reunited with our vehicles.    Leggi altro

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    Site B-48 @ Dash Point State Park — Federal Way, WA.

    Day 92 Ends @ Dash Point State Park

    2 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    Our 125-mile drive from Leavenworth back to Seattle, and then onto the Car Rental Facility at SeaTac was uneventful. Even the usually terrible Seattle traffic cooperated, putting up no barriers to our speed along the way.

    After returning the rental, we hopped in an Uber and headed to the Port of Tacoma to pick up the Cruiser and toad from Tote Maritime. The process was quick and easy. We would highly recommend Tote to anyone considering shipping their RV to/from Alaska.

    First stop … top off the fuel tanks for both vehicles. And then we drove the very short distance to Dash Point State Park which is in Federal Way, a city in the Seattle metropolitan area. Check-in was not until 2:30p, but our site — B48 — was available so we pulled in and got settled shortly after noon.

    This 50A FHU site is one of those half-moon, parallel to the road ones, which gives us excellent privacy on the patio side. And what a patio it is … huge. It’s where I am sitting at the moment, the awning open to cut down the glare while I write. Mui is at Costco, replenishing the larder for our trip back home … which will begin on 4 August.

    It’s great to have clear air once again. And temperatures in the 70F range are simply divine.    Leggi altro

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    "Fluent Steps" — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.
    "Water Forest" — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA."Crystal Towers" @ the Chihuly Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.Ceiling of the "Seaform Pavilion" ... Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.Ceiling of the "Seaform Pavilion" ... Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.Ceiling of the "Seaform Pavilion" ... Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.The 80-foot long Venetian Wall ... Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.Sculpture in the Venetian Wall ... Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.Sculpture in the Venetian Wall ... Bridge of Glass — Museum of Glass ... Tacoma, WA.

    Bridge of Glass

    3 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F

    We should have taken a closer look at the days the Museum of Glass in Tacoma is open. But this being a Tuesday, we didn’t think about it. After all, most museums are closed on Mondays and not on Tuesdays, aren’t they?

    Luckily, we didn’t have to drive far from the campground at Dash Point State Park to the Museum of Glass. And while we would have liked to have seen the pieces on exhibit inside, we at least had a chance to the see the reflecting pool on the plaza overlooking the Thea Foss Waterway and the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, which connects the Washington State History Museum with the Museum of Glass.

    The 500-foot long bridge is home to three Chihuly art installations. There is the Seaform Pavilion, the ceiling of which is filled with over 2,000 objects made of glass. Chihuly’s intent was for visitors to feel like they are walking underwater with a coral reef above. Then there is the pair of crystal towers in the middle of the bridge … the color of the translucent glass reminded me of glacial ice. Finally, visitors come to the Venetian Wall … 80 feet long … with cubicles displaying over 100 glass sculptures.

    Our museum plans didn’t work out as expected, but we enjoyed our short wander anyway. And I’m glad we had time to relax on the patio at the campground — before and after — our short jaunt to Tacoma.    Leggi altro

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    Not the best photo ... but it's the memories that count — with Jack & Patty — Kirkland, WA.

    Day 93 Ends w/Friends in Kirkland

    3 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

    I’m sure I’ve told the story before, but I’ll do so again.

    When we first arrived in the US in 1981, the Haggarty Family — Jack and Patty, and their kids, Erin, Molly, Emmett, and Michael — opened their homes and their lives to us. They didn’t know us. We didn’t know them. They were friends of friends, who became dear friends of ours.

    We stayed with them for three weeks before moving to Tacoma after I found a job. Then, in 1983, we moved to Utah and eventually further away. Though the distance between us grew, we remained in touch … Christmas cards, catch-up letters, emails, and now, social media. Then, in 2018, when we returned to Washington on our “where shall we settle down in retirement” tour, we had a chance to meet up in person again.

    With Washington on this year’s road trip, we just couldn’t miss the opportunity to meet up again. Schedules didn’t work out in May, so here we were in August … with a date to meet them for dinner in Kirkland.

    Patty had made reservations for us at the Le Grand Bistro Américain … overlooking Lake Washington … a French restaurant with excellent food; great service; and lovely views. The camaraderie, as always, was great. We got caught up on each others’ lives; told stories — both new and old — and laughed and laughed.

    It was so wonderful to see Patty & Jack … and we will plan to do so again whenever our travels take us back to Washington.

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    For those interested in such things, Mui and I both ordered the special … Neah Bay Coho Salmon, grilled and served over a bed of quinoa tossed with herbs, roasted chanterelles, green beans, caramelized shallots, grilled broccolini … and cauliflower purée. We wrapped up with a delicious creme brûlée.    Leggi altro

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    A well-maintained campground near Spokane — Liberty Lake RV Cg ... Liberty, Lake, WA.
    1I had to wrap a wet cloth around my head while waiting for the coach to cool-off — Liberty Lake, WA.

    Day 94 Ends in Liberty Lake

    4 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F

    We are still in Washington State. But what a difference our 308-mile drive on I-90E made. From 60F at Dash Point when we left this morning, to 99F in the shade … 112F in the sun in Liberty Lake. Even with the A/C blasting, it is 92F inside the Cruiser. In other words, we’re cooking here in the Spokane metropolitan area. On the upside, the air quality is much better here, with a light breeze and blue skies overhead.

    Our drive was uneventful … we made a few stretch-your-legs breaks, and took a slightly longer break for lunch. That was it. The smoke haze from the wildfires to our west was evident and accompanied us most of the way to Liberty Lake. Unfortunately, it looks like conditions will be worse as we continue through Idaho and Montana.

    We pulled into the campground around 2:00p and were escorted to our site — B-15. It is a 50A pull through, with a level concrete pad and green grass separating us from our neighbors. The campground is well-maintained, with decently spaced sites. In many ways, it reminds me of Advanced RV Resort, which we used as our base in Houston, TX when we were full timing.

    Day 1 of the trip back home is now behind us. Time to rest up for another day on the road tomorrow … a slightly shorter day of driving.    Leggi altro

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    2 Bar Lazy H ... a convenient campground for an overnight stay — Rocker, MT.

    Day 95 Ends in Rocker, MT

    5 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F

    I did say that today would be a slightly shorter driving day. And it was … just 298 miles.

    It was another uneventful day on the road with just a few stops. Unfortunately there was heavy smoke haze from the wildfires and it veiled the scenery. On the upside … it was a much cooler day. In fact, as I write this, the temp is only 68F and we are being buffeted by strong winds … which will hopefully clear the smoke a bit here in Rocker … west of Butte.

    We lost an hour when we entered Montana and are now on Mountain DST … that means no more time zone changes for us. It was around 3:00p when we pulled into the 2 Bar Lazy H Campground. There is nothing exceptional about this place, but it is conveniently just off I-15 where it junctions with I-90. The sites are all gravel … the grass is dry in every direction. We’re in the middle section, which has the 50A FHU pull through site. Every once in a while there is a strong whiff of “Eau de 🐄” … we can live with that.

    Tomorrow we will be entering Idaho.    Leggi altro

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    Just one word to describe the skies ... ugly — McCammon, ID.
    There are three campsites at the Hideout Motel — Cokeville, WY.Equine neighbors grazing in the field behind us @ the Hideout Motel — Cokeville, WY.Delicious burger ... cold brew ... good meal — Gold Buckle Grill ... Cokeville, WY.

    Day 96 Ends in Cokeville, WY

    6 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    This day was to have ended in McCammon, Idaho. But the smoke haze from the wildfires was so thick and unpleasant — not to mention unhealthy — that we decided to add another 90+ miles to our driving day and stopped in Cokeville instead.

    Our 368-mile drive was once again uneventful … just the way all road trips should be. With very few stops along the way, we pulled into the Hideout Motel around 3:30p. The skies were still hazy, but at least it didn’t have a greenish yellow tint. Later, I was told that until about noon, when the smoke moved in, the skies were clear here.

    The motel is right off US-30 … very convenient for an overnight. But we’re not in one of the motel rooms. There are three 50A FHU sites at the back of the property. There’s nothing special about the sites … they are dirt and fairly tightly spaced. No matter. Now, around 8:00p, the sites on either side are occupied … and there is a car in front of practically every motel room as well. Nonetheless, all’s quiet … not even any neighing from our equine neighbors behind us.

    After settling in, we walked across Hwy 30 to the Gold Buckle Grill, the only restaurant in the vicinity. We would have sat on the patio, but there was a stiff breeze and the smell of smoke was noticeable. So, we ate indoors. At the time we were there, only one other table was occupied, but I can see through the windshield that the parking lot is filled with cars. Glad we went early.

    Mui and I both ordered burgers … mine with fries; Mui’s with onion rings. Dos Equis lagers washed down our food. The food definitely deserves it’s 4-star TripAdvisor rating. We were both so full that we got our dessert — cheesecake — to-go. We’ll enjoy our sweet treat when we sit down to watch a movie on TV … compliments of our satellite dish.

    We continue east tomorrow … through familiar territory in Wyoming. We were going to skip I-80 on the way back home, but when we couldn’t get a place to camp at Yellowstone National Park, we decided to take the fast route back instead. I’m so glad we jiggled our plans. I hear the AQI is even worse up there.    Leggi altro

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    Site 58 @ Western Hills Campground ... our home for tonight — Rawlins, WY.
    A double-ended car ... that's a first for me — Rawlins, WY.

    Day 97 Ends in Rawlins, WY

    7 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    Day 4 of our trip back home.

    A short driving day with only 235 miles added to the odometer. We considered driving further, but seeing the blue-ish skies and the 68F temp when we arrived in Rawlins at noon, we decided to keep to our plans and take it easy this afternoon.

    The office at Western Hills Campground was closed when we pulled in. No matter, there was a list showing us our assigned site — #58 … in the 30A electric-only section. This is our fourth time staying at this campground it really is quite convenient off US-30 and quiet. Though the entire campground is gravel, it is very well maintained.

    We lost no time in setting up. Then, taking advantage of the patio being in partial shade, we had lunch on the patio. I sat out afterwards to read for a while. By mid-afternoon, the temp had risen considerably, but the A/C kept the interior of the Cruiser comfy. It will cool off once the sun sets … it always does thanks to the constant breeze.

    Tomorrow we arrive in Colorado and will be just 65 miles from home when we stop for the day. We won’t get home until the 10th, however, because we have something fun planned in Denver first.    Leggi altro

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    Site 141 ... Cherry Creek State Park — Aurora, CO.

    Day 98 Ends in Aurora, CO

    8 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    A 263-mile drive … increasingly better air quality. Excellent. However, hot, hot, hot … 103F in the sun … about 10 degrees cooler in the shade. Luckily, the A/C managed to keep the interior comfortable.

    Traffic was quite heavy today … luckily no accidents and traffic jams to slow us down too much. But we did have to negotiate some road construction that stretched for miles in Wyoming after we left Rawlins.

    It was around 1:30p when we arrived at Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora, east of Denver. We stayed at the campground here for the first time in 2018 … during our where-shall-we settle tour. As then, our goal this time is to have a quick get together with our friends — Sonia and Boris — before we head home. We’ll be going overseas for four months in early September, so we figured this was our best chance of seeing them before we leave.

    This time we’re in the Buffalo Loop … site #141 … 50A FHU. I think this site is our favorite now … very spacious, totally private with no sites on the patio side … thick trees and bushes behind and to the other side. Just as I remembered from last time, the campground is meticulously maintained. The gravel in the patio area is combed … just like you might find in a Zen garden. I had to, unfortunately, wait for the sun to go down to enjoy it all because it was so hot today.

    After a light lunch, Mui headed into Denver to pick up some foodstuff from his favorite Middle Eastern Market and from Costco. As you can imagine, we’ve been gone so long that there is little to nothing in the larder at home. Now that he’s back, it’s time for a light dinner … followed by a quiet evening.

    Tomorrow will be a quiet day of rest … and then we’ll be meeting up with our friends for dinner.    Leggi altro

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    A delightful tapas meal with Sonia & Boris — BarcelonaWine Bar ... Denver, CO.
    A great selection of tapas to share — Barcelona Wine Bar ... Denver, CO.

    Tapas with the Gelmans

    9 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F

    Our day started very quietly. It was too chilly to eat breakfast on the patio. But after our meal, I donned a jacket, grabbed my laptop and iPad … and my small thermos of tea, and made myself comfortable on the patio. The north/south orientation of the pad meant that I had shade through the morning. Peaceful … reading … writing … and just enjoying being outdoors.

    Around 3:30p, we headed up to Denver to meet up with Sonia and Boris for dinner. But first, we socialized at their place for a bit … catching up on all that’s happened in our lives since we last saw them before we left for Alaska.

    Our tapas dinner tonight was at the Barcelona Wine Bar in Denver’s RiNo (River North) neighborhood. What a great place … and every bite of food was delicious … as was the pitcher of red sangria. We followed the server’s suggestion to pick two tapas each to share … ended up with one extra one … which was indeed one too many. But that didn’t stop us from ordering a sweet treat to share. If there is one complaint we have, it’s that the warehouse-like setting makes for a very loud dining experience. But somehow we managed to talk over the noise, so all was good.

    As is always the case, we enjoyed great camaraderie. We will likely not see the Gelmans until we return from our overseas trip in January 2022. So, I’m especially glad that we had this chance to get together.

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    For those interested in such things, here’s a list of the tapas we ordered (I forgot to take a photo of the salad, so it’s not featured in the collage.)

    🇪🇸 Asparagus a la Plancha … with a truffle vinaigrette and Manchego cheese 🇪🇸 Roasted Zucchini … with red chimichurri 🇪🇸 Pan con Tomate … with garlic and sea salt 🇪🇸 Gambas al Ajillo … with Arbol chili, olive oil, and garlic 🇪🇸 Bacon Wrapped Dates … with Valdeón mousse 🇪🇸 Jamón & Manchego Croquetas … with garlic aioli 🇪🇸 Truffled Bikini … with Jamón Serrano, San Simón 🇪🇸 Roasted Corn & Arugula … with red onion, salsa verde, boquerones (herring) 🇪🇸 Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake … with coffee Anglaise and almond crumble.    Leggi altro

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    New neighborhood is going up across the arroyo ... but distant enough that we're OK with it — COS.

    Day 100 Ends @ Home

    10 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F

    Not only did day 100 end at home, but our road trip did as well.

    We had just 65 miles to go from Aurora to get home. We could have dallied at the campground, but we wanted to get home before the high temperatures hit so we could open the doors and windows to air the house out.

    I-25S was busy, but with nothing to impede the flow of traffic. So, we were home by 10:30a, the Cruiser tucked into its spot at the storage facility. We’ll be bringing it back for a deep-cleaning in the days ahead.

    The first thing we both wanted to check on when we got home was the construction that is going up across the arroyo from us. At the time we bought our place in 2018, we knew that the wide expansive views would not always stay open. So, before we did anything else, we went out on our deck.

    The good news is that the few houses that have gone up give us a very good indication of the distance between the two neighborhoods … which is considerable thanks to the arroyo. And even better, the area that has been designated as parkland is quite big and is what will be in our natural line of sight. (We believe the construction will be growing to the left in the attached photo.)

    Thus, our long-awaited road trip — which included a bit of cruising for the Cruiser and toad — is now in the can. We had a wonderful time, but it’s nice to be home … even if it is for less than a month. Our next adventure … well, it will have its own “trip,” so that’s it for the time being.    Leggi altro

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    We Rolled Many Miles!

    11 agosto 2021, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    I took a few minutes this morning to figure out the miles we drove during our 100-day road trip between May 3 and August 10 …

    Phoenix Cruiser: 5,738.9
    Honda CR-V: 2,915.8 … (with tow-mode added: 8,589.7)
    Rental Vehicles: 1,279.3 … (AK and WA rentals)
    Total Road Miles: 9,934.0
    Sea Miles (NM): 3,000.0 … (estimated R/T for the Cruiser & toad)

    So, there you have it … nearly 10,000 road miles and 3,000 nautical miles for the TAC-ANC-TAC crossing with Tote Maritime.    Leggi altro

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    Fine del viaggio
    10 agosto 2021