Jun 16, 2025 – Somewhere, there is a Sad and Lonely Mountain

Somewhere in the western part of Newfoundland within the Long Range Mountains, a continuation of the Appalachians, a mountain stands alone. At 2644 ft, It isn’t particularly tall; but when veiled in fog, it looked sad and lonely to the French settlers who, centuries ago aptly named it ‘Gros Morne’. A view from Norris Point, … Continue reading Jun 16, 2025 – Somewhere, there is a Sad and Lonely Mountain →

Jun 11, 2025 On the Viking Trail

On our way The 7-hr ferry ride begins Leaving Nova Scotia Our first glimpse of Newfoundland. “You look like you could use this”, said our smiling campground neighbor as she handed me a piece of paper. It was her Starlink password, and she and her husband were heading out to do a little fishing for … Continue reading Jun 11, 2025 On the Viking Trail →

Jun 8, 2025 – Ready for the Rock

I wonder what is in store for us here? "You're all set for the rock". That's what the campground host at Arm of Gold Campground told me after topping off our propane tank. "You're going to need it where you're going", he says as he drove off with his golf cart. He left me standing … Continue reading Jun 8, 2025 – Ready for the Rock →

Apr 13, 2025 – Meet our new Casita Trailer

Our fifth wheel has taken us all across this country and Canada for the past 7 years. And we’ve been through so much with our home on wheels. Paralysis by analysis - that describes mine and Vivian’s experience for the past 18 months. We compounded our inability to make a decision by information accumulation and … Continue reading Apr 13, 2025 – Meet our new Casita Trailer →

Mar 10, 2025 – What We Value Most

"At its core, minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it." - author Joshua Becker. The RV lifestyle can be described as minimalism. When Vivian and I began living full time in an RV, we promoted the things we value most and … Continue reading Mar 10, 2025 – What We Value Most →

Oct 27, 2024 – A Bittersweet Ending to our 2024 Travels

Since 2018, crossing Florida’s state border line marks the beginning of the end of our travels for the year and reminds us we are coming home to Chokoloskee Island for the winter. This year following several months of traveling, we crossed the state line with our fifth wheel in tow for the last time. Florida … Continue reading Oct 27, 2024 – A Bittersweet Ending to our 2024 Travels →

Oct 3, 2024 – Hurricane Avoidance

Watching from a distance. By the time we left Kentucky, Hurricane Helene had carved a path of destruction and devastation. We are the lucky ones, far enough away and having only the inconvenience of rain that stole a day of sightseeing and kept us indoors. As we arrived at our campground in Tennessee, Milton was … Continue reading Oct 3, 2024 – Hurricane Avoidance →

Sep 26, 2024 Stories From Kentucky

A - Berea College, B - Fort Harrod State Park, C - Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. A total of 50 miles. Road traveling has given Vivian and I the most valuable lessons in history, nuanced by the many stories told across the country. What strikes us most is the number of fascinating stories that … Continue reading Sep 26, 2024 Stories From Kentucky →

Sep 22, 2024 – Horsing Around in Kentucky

Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky's horse headquarters. Bucked off a horse many years ago, I have a healthy fear of the large animals. But over the years, my respect and admiration for them has grown. In fact, one of my most memorable and profound wildlife encounters as a photographer occurred in Theodore Roosevelt National Park where I … Continue reading Sep 22, 2024 – Horsing Around in Kentucky →

Aug 17, 2024 – Familiar (or Family) Territory

A) Shipshewana South Campground, INB) Marken Glen Campground, Kalamazoo MIC) Friends Jim & Denise, Columbiaville, MI D) Happy Acres Campground, Angola, INE) White River Campground, Cicero, IN I’ve never been to Uranus, until now. Vivian and I have stayed at a county campground north of Indianapolis many times as it is conveniently located near our … Continue reading Aug 17, 2024 – Familiar (or Family) Territory →