New Orleans has always been on my list of places to see. With visions of Mardi Gras, revelers throwing beads, Jazz bands playing, and the French Quarter I was excited to start the days journey. Heading out of Baton Rogue along the Mississippi just enjoying the sun breaks and views, I heard the first batch [...]

The features listed sold me on this unit as well as the very reasonable price offered at Costco of only $350, however after almost 2 months of constant companionship with it on my travels around the US, I’ve decided it isn’t the GPS for me. My review is more about what I didn’t like and [...]

I drove so far in my stupor last night that I’m only an hour from San Antonio this morning where I have a couchsurf arranged. Since I got a motel room, I hang out and write a little then cut my hair before heading out a bit before noon. It’s a short drive and I [...]

Day 15 It’s warm already as I head out the door from Russ’ house. I can tell today is going to be a hot one, and I’m heading to even hotter regions… I keep telling myself that after Death Valley it can’t be all that bad. Well, it was pretty close, and even more concerning [...]

Many of you following my journey may be wondering what happened… the posts slacked off then stopped. Well I’m still here, and in fact made it home yesterday. I have tons of pictures and plenty of stories to tell. It was just getting to be a real drag on my time and on my mind [...]