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I have always said you need to live somewhere for a year to really appreciate it. You can’t expect to enjoy the deeper, subtle and endearing qualities that make any place special if all you’ve done is buzz into town, scarf down a few tacos, snap … [more]
For many people, there is nothing more special than the companionship of a dog… their unbounded enthusiasm for you, undying loyalty and unconditional love they bring every day without fail. They are empaths that know exactly how to turn your grey s… [more]
Sorry Phoenix, I’m not going to wax on about your beautiful vistas and lush landscapes. About the best I can say is, “nice cactus.” Beyond that, let’s face it: you are a gravel pit. You’re a desolate brown land without oasis, suitable… [more]
It’s taken me a few weeks to write this blog. Not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because I have so much to learn yet about what it all means. We knew that embarking on this adventure would introduce us to some amazing people with incredible stories. And we knew we would find... [more]
One of the greatest things about being on the road is meeting new people. Everywhere we’ve stopped, we’ve connected with others who have added a new dimension to our lives. This week, through our new Phoenix friends Matthew and Stephanie, I (Wendy) was doubly pleased to have been introduced to a new social group I... [more]
This week I turned a corner and got side-swiped. I didn’t realize I was approaching it, but I should have known, considering the circumstances. Walking at break-neck pace as I always do, the turn came at me out of nowhere. I blithely followed without knowing what was on the other side. And that is when things... [more]
The Sahara or Atacama Desert (South America) is not the place to test out your vehicle’s performance four-wheeling in the sand. It’s best to do this somewhere where local authorities are ready and waiting with their recovery gear to extract you should you do something stupid, where Ford parts are readily available and where you can... [more]
Yes, I know everyone is tired of hearing of our delays, as if our lives are some FOX-TV series and season one is just not making the ratings. But I have to admit, that being in the OC for an entire quarter has actually been pretty cool. The consistently 76 degrees perfect weather, the time... [more]
Many people just buy a car or truck, hop in, fill it with gas and drive it. Maybe even drive it south into Mexico, and eventually all the way to Ushuaia. But not me. That’s just not my style, although sometimes I wish it was. I’ve got to mess with it. It’s in my blood.... [more]
I’ve never been one for fancy lingerie, mainly because the cost-per-wear ratio never seemed worth the investment. Practical to the core, I’ve always believed that Victoria’s “Secret” was that she paid waaaay too much for her underthings. But when it came time to select the critical few under garments for my global road trip, I... [more]