I had a 12-hour travel day yesterday, which included a 4-Hour flight to Los Angeles and a 4-Hour drive to Templeton, which is a few miles from Paso Robles. Most people I’ve spoken to aren’t aware that Paso Robles is … Continue reading
I had a 12-hour travel day yesterday, which included a 4-Hour flight to Los Angeles and a 4-Hour drive to Templeton, which is a few miles from Paso Robles. Most people I’ve spoken to aren’t aware that Paso Robles is … Continue reading
Since I last posted, a couple of friends and I went cycling. There was a building along the way that indicates what year/level the Ohio River has risen above flood stage. I remember my grandfather telling me he was in … Continue reading
I’ve been on a few dates lately. I went walking with one man in the Licking Riverside historic district, Covington… just across the river from Cincinnati. He seemed like a nice guy, but it wasn’t a match. We did a … Continue reading
As usual, I’ve been leading some hikes and I like to think of new photo ops for the hikers. There was a lady on one of the hikes that passed us and she had a bird on her back 🦜😅 … Continue reading
I think I’ve finally reached the point where I don’t feel guilty just relaxing. I’m a somewhat goal-oriented person, so I’m glad that now I don’t feel useless when I binge watch Netflix or lay in bed reading. Mixed in … Continue reading
Friday evening I went with a friend to Washington Park in Over the Rhine, which is near downtown Cincinnati, to listen to some live music. It was a beautiful evening. I led my regular 3.5 mile hike on Saturday. I … Continue reading
I came back a couple of days early from my almost 5,000 mile road trip through Eastern Canada. I bit off more than I wanted to with that trip. I’ve been determined to make this a great summer, since last … Continue reading
Today I cycled on the Carriage roads in Acadia National Park. I had reserved an e-bike a while back and I was prepared in case it rained. It didn’t. I rode for 3 and 1/2 hours. There are over 40 … Continue reading
This morning I awoke early as usual, and captured the beautiful sky before the sun rose. After leaving Prince Edward Island, I spent one night in New Brunswick with a sweet older couple that have a farm. She had breakfast … Continue reading
I Left my Airbnb by 7:00 a.m. this morning and drove 45 minutes to the 2.7 mile Greenwich Dunes Trail. About a third of the trail was a floating boardwalk. I didn’t encounter another soul on the trail, except for … Continue reading
This morning I left my Airbnb at 6:45 a.m. and drove a little over two hours to take the hour and 15 minute ferry ride from Pictou, Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island. It was a white knuckle drive, pouring … Continue reading
This morning my Airbnb host had breakfast prepared at 6:30 a.m. so that I could depart early for a 186 mile drive on the Cabot Trail, a very scenic loop highway on the island of Cape Breton. It took me … Continue reading
This morning I drove 3 and 1/2 hours from Halifax to my Airbnb on Cape Breton. It feels like I’ve landed in heaven! The owner, Mary, was very warm and welcoming and took me on a tour of her place. … Continue reading
I awoke before 5:00 a.m. and checked the weather forecast. The rain was going to start some time this morning and seemed it would stick around for most of the day, so I decided to drive a few minutes from … Continue reading
I arrived via ferry to Digby, Nova Scotia at 10:30 a.m. this morning, and drove a couple of hours to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. I found a parking spot on the street in the center of town, and put in $3 … Continue reading