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2014 West then East

Kubota and Izanami

Kubota and Izanami

What a enchanting evening. We basked in the relaxing atmosphere of Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa. If you've never experienced it, put it on your list. We enjoyed a soak in the Kobuta, one of their wooden hot tubs. We attempted the cold plunge but neither of us...

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“Texas”, The Musical

“Texas”, The Musical

We arrived at this most amazing location in the panhandle of Texas and got a campsite. As we were eating dinner, we were visited by a wild turkey! After dinner we did a driving tour which inspired us to take way too many pictures. If you've been there before as we...

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Red River

Red River

Just crossed the Red River thus crossing the border from Texas into Oklahoma. Notable landscape features near the border seen to be vast golden fields and casinos. We're headed to Wichita Mountain National Wildlife Refuge today. Then toward Santa Fe by way of...

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The R W Norton

The R W Norton

We found a Louisiana gem here in Shreveport. The F W Norton Art Gallery has a wonderful collection of art including but not limited to an awesome collection of Frederic Remingtons and Charles Marion Russells. Learned a lot not just about these artists but some cools...

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Sunset in Santa Fe

Sunset in Santa Fe

We dined this evening on Chicken and Rice while sipping on White Zin and enjoying a Santa Fe sunset and conversation with Bill. It's been too long since we've been here!

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Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Park video Where the buffalo roam...where the elk and the longhorn play... Yesterday afternoon we saw mountains emerging on the horizon beyond the vast Oklahoma grasslands. It's an amazing place. Set aside as a wildlife refuge in 1901 after the great buffalo hunts...

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On the Road to Santa Fe

On the Road to Santa Fe

We're east of Clines Corner NM. When we reach that point, we'll head north to Santa Fe for a visit with Bill. We expect to be there at least until Monday.

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Meers Store & Restaurant

Meers Store & Restaurant

Among the things that the ranger at the visitor's center at Wichita Mountain National Wildlife Refuge recommended we check out was the Meersburger, crafted from high quality local beef, and the Peach Cobbler with homemade vanilla ice cream at this unique local...

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Blue Skies and Busy Highways

Blue Skies and Busy Highways

What were we thinking? Why did we plan our route straight through the center of Dallas? Hopefully we'll beat the rush hour and make it through this incredible maze of busy highways under blue skies with our gypsy wagon in tow. Ready for some sister time. Maybe even...

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Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.

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Arctic Circle Ceremony

Arctic Circle Ceremony

After a few days of exploration in the realm of the Arctic Circle, we aboard the Jewel of the Seas celebrated with a Blue Nose Ceremony and will receive Arctic Crossing Certificates!

Magerøya Island

Magerøya Island

We made it to the Top of the World, or at least the northernmost land mass in Europe, Magerøya Island. On our coach tour we learned much about the natural history and the cultures of this starkly beautiful place.