In a library, finally
I wonder what they mean by that, “The Way Life Should Be”? Must be something with reddened leaves, fresh-cheeked youth, noisy snowmobiles and lobsters for… Læs mere »In a library, finally
Halloween help!
As some of you readers know, we’re travelling through the US in an RV for three months. Right now we’re in New England (right now,… Læs mere »Halloween help!
I went to Harvard
I wish. I’m a great spokeswoman for not regretting. If I didn’t already have another motto, it would be “je ne regrette rien”. Regret is… Læs mere »I went to Harvard
Not enough online time
In case you’re worrying about us (as if!!!), we’re fine. The campsite we’ve been in the past week while Emil has been here, had Internet,… Læs mere »Not enough online time
Baseball
Yesterday was about baseball. Our host Matt is a devoted fan of local team The Boston Red Sox and has been since he – like… Læs mere »Baseball
New England autumn (or fall as they call it here)
Now we’re embedded in this weird camp ground with Emil safely here. Our trip to the airport was eventless, the one back a real bummer.… Læs mere »New England autumn (or fall as they call it here)
Guess where we are!
Yes, you guessed it! Or you didn’t? Then it’s just because you’re too young (like us, ha ha) or too old. We’re in Woodstock, N.Y.… Læs mere »Guess where we are!
Gettysburg
The guidebook told us that Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, is “not the most exciting place”, so we just passed it on the opposite… Læs mere »Gettysburg
We have officially left the South
Because we’re now in Pennsylvania. We spent a few days in the Shenandoah valley because it’s so incredibly beautiful there and there are lots of… Læs mere »We have officially left the South
I saw a black bear!
It was dusk, we were back in the RV after a 4 1/2 mile (7 km) hike down and up a mountain and heading home.… Læs mere »I saw a black bear!
Oh, Charleston
We loved Charleston. It has a destinct European feel to it, yet obviously Southern and American. The city’s architecture is inspired by settlers from Barbados,… Læs mere »Oh, Charleston
Catching up
My aunt’s funeral was just as it should be. Her son and daughter had taken great pains to make arrangements that would have pleased my… Læs mere »Catching up
Absent
It’s been a while, I know (no Internet at campground and busy with travel arrangements). And it’ll be a while yet, for tonight I’ll head… Læs mere »Absent
Sad
My sweet old aunt, Godmother and namesake in Texas died last night in her sleep. We’d been looking forward to seeing her again at Thanksgiving,… Læs mere »Sad
Some city!
Our camp offered a free shuttle bus to downtown New Orleans at 9 o’clock. The driver also took it upon himself to tell us more… Læs mere »Some city!
What a wonderful place!
After having done our washing in a laundromat (yet another first), we drove to a new campsite in Baton Rouge where I have more family!… Læs mere »What a wonderful place!
Louisiana
You notice right away that you’re in another state. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it’s evident very quickly. Don’t know whether… Læs mere »Louisiana
Texan hospitality
Yesterday mornings fishing trip went really well. Not that the party caught a lot of fish, but they had a great time, which, as I… Læs mere »Texan hospitality
