Category Archives: US – California

Travelling when the road opens up

Posted on July 25, 2018 by simpletravelourway

Back on the open road, we felt a sense of adventure. We’d never travelled through this part of California before.  Who knew when a great discovery might be at hand? Ah, it’s just a minor setback. We tried to be positive, … Continue reading →

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A calm and colorful point

Posted on July 18, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We were ready to get back on the road; ready to have our days dictated by unexpected good things falling into place for us; ready to see all that was new around us.  Point Reyes National Seashore hung on our … Continue reading →

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Last Chance – choose wisely

Posted on July 11, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We realize now we had frittered away our many visits to one of the most scenic areas in the country.  Now those visits will happen less often and – in a bit of a panic and with some regret – … Continue reading →

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selecting THE name

Posted on July 6, 2018 by simpletravelourway

Choosing a name – just the right name – is not at all easy. A long account can be spoken or written as a definition, but to name a person, object, or event requires finding the perfectly simple word or … Continue reading →

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What did we do in San Diego?

Posted on March 28, 2017 by simpletravelourway

When the weather was good, we spent most of our outdoor time exploring. We didn’t always know what we were looking for, but we liked to keep our eyes open to see what we could find. The San Diego we … Continue reading →

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One wrong move cascades into a big problem

Posted on March 23, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Who wouldn’t want to observe seals and their little pups in La Jolla, California? We walked toward the ocean cliffs and, when we saw many tourists ahead, knew we were headed in the right direction. A staircase led down to … Continue reading →

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The best in 20 years

Posted on March 17, 2017 by simpletravelourway

The newscaster announced the desert wildflower bloom this year was the best in 20 years. The finest destinations: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. We looked at each other and smiled. “Let’s do it.” The next morning … Continue reading →

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153 different birds

Posted on March 13, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We took pills for seasickness at 5 AM, and we arrived at the San Diego Birding Festival to grab a bite to eat before we headed out to sea. Joe doesn’t do well on the water, but this was a … Continue reading →

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Pursuing a hobby as we travel

Posted on March 8, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We keep looking and listening for birds. In the sky, perched in a bush, hopping on the ground. Our enjoyment doesn’t mean we are particularly good at any of it. Still we love to search for birds. Our philosophy goes … Continue reading →

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(not one but) two opportunities

Posted on March 3, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We live on the road and are each other’s companions. The norm for us is to just have that one other person to talk with and share adventures. It’s not the ideal, but that’s just how traveling and living on … Continue reading →

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