We spent four hours on Flagstaff Lake today, paddling five miles across and around it. This was new to us both. Even if not open
Category: Letters Home
Our thoughts along the way.
Day 22: Seeking Truth
We have a working checklist of criteria for our Haven – the place we plan to find and settle after spending a year or two
Day 21: Luxury
Although we’re staying at a resort, we’re not “resort people.” That is, we’re not looking to spend any time with the folks we imagine coming
Day 20: Roots
Today we uprooted from our New Hampshire digs for our upcoming week’s stay at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine’s Carrabassett Valley. In winter, Sugarloaf reigns as
Day 19: Out of My Element
Few know of my small phobia of big water. This unwelcome fear is why I don’t typically seek out water-oriented diversions. That changed a little
Day 18: An Unexpected Journey
Most of the country is in the middle of an unprecedented heat wave, a dangerous dome of doom that’s crushing records, cancelling events, and claiming
Day 17: Halfway
We’re now halfway into our 34-day trip. New Routines At 2 1/2 weeks this is already longer than most vacations. But instead of thinking about
Day 16: The Great White North
That’s the nickname for Canada, earned by its vast size that includes much of the Arctic and, of course, its northern latitude. We’re discovering that
Day 15: The World’s Most Deadly Small Mountain
Along with the gear essential for every hike, knowledge of your intended trail and its conditions are what make the difference between a safe, enjoyable
Day 14: Category 1
The Tour de France, happening now, runs almost a month through the Alps and Pyrenees, and includes some of the most grueling climbs in professional