Six states so far and so much has happened—great hosts in Maryland, a fabulous winery in New Jersey right after we got off the ferry, a stop at Bus Depot (more on that later). After ten days of insufferable heat, we finally got a break in the weather as well as a chance to sleepContinue reading “Rest and exhaustion”
Category Archives: destination
Assateague Island, Delaware
I have to admit that I was initially a little let down by Delaware. Many folks online told us about the beaches and the fun we would have in Rehoboth. And indeed the beach looked fun… except we had our dog, Jolene, who was not welcome on the beach. Or on most any other beachContinue reading “Assateague Island, Delaware”
Helvetia, WV
Ever since I lived in Switzerland for six glorious weeks as a guest of the Michalski Foundation, I have wanted to visit Helvetia, West Virginia. Hailed as one of the most Swiss towns in America, it bears a striking resemblance to my once-home at the foot of the Jura Mountains.
Leaving Part 1: Alternate Plans
We are leaving town on the 22nd, I told everyone. “Rubber on the road and heading toward Hocking Hills.” That was the plan. That was what I put on the itinerary I gave my family. That is what we told the good people of Helvetia, where we planned to stay on nights three and four. ItContinue reading “Leaving Part 1: Alternate Plans”
Indiana / Michigan Round Up
Our final shakedown trip took us to what some call America’s third coast—the Great Lakes. Specifically, we drove the coast of Lake Michigan, trolling the beaches, talking with locals, camping, and, of course, sampling the wines. Here are some of the highlights:
Send-off Party Announcement
Hey, friends. We leave town in just over a week. Before we go, we wanted a chance to say goodbye to friends and family. Whether you’re an old friend or someone we’ve only met through the various Facebook VW groups, we hope you’ll come out to Caesar Creek Vineyards on August 20. The Phatty WagonContinue reading “Send-off Party Announcement”
Your newest Bark Ranger
When I was about four or five, I became a Junior Park Ranger at Badlands National Park. My mom, always a champion for her children, helped me complete the form, which included the question, “What is something at the Badlands that is older than you?” (I said, “This rock” and pointed at a nearby rock.) Continue reading “Your newest Bark Ranger”
Waterfalls, Little Towns, & Public Libraries
Finger Lakes, NY
Serpent Mound
Funny how things seem so much bigger when you’re a child. I must have been about eight years old last time I saw Serpent Mound—Ohio’s largest earthwork and one of the country’s most well-preserved earthworks. I remember it as this massive, meandering mystery of a thing with all sorts of astronomical meaning. I remember thereContinue reading “Serpent Mound”
On the Road with Adie 