Destination: USA

Photos: Driving in Ensenada

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

Lettuce Lake Park

Thu, 9 Mar 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [181]

LETTUCE LAKE IS HILLSBORO COUNTY’S most popular park with as many as 3500 visitors on a weekend day.  And with almost as many birds.  But on a weekday morning the place can feel as remote and empty as the Everglades.   ... Read more >

Crossing the Border

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [379] | Comments [1]

Having never crossed the US/MX border by land, I was a bit nervous, but I had done my research and knew exactly what to expect on that fateful Saturday morning:   1) Drive into the line that says “Items to Declare”  ... Read more >

Photos: Crossing the Border into Mexico

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

The Long Drive Home

Tue, 7 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [402] | Comments [3]

So, the drive from Iowa, USA to Ensenada, Mexico was officially  27 hours, but we took 5 days.  That included a stop in San Antonio and two short driving days.   Border crossing day was only 2.5 hours, San Diego to Ensenada.   ... Read more >

Photos: The Long Drive Home

Tue, 7 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

A new life for Jackie

Mon, 6 Mar 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Views [409] | Comments [1]

January 20, 2017 was my last day of secular work. After 15 years, I thought I would feel some sadness at leaving. Instead, all I felt was joy and happiness at my future prospects. I had big plans for the 38 days before I left for Mexico. I imagined ... Read more >

Test story

Sat, 4 Mar 2017 | By billshannon | Views [215]

This is a test story. This is where I will write my daily blogs from Nepal. 

Preparing

Sat, 4 Mar 2017 | By denisecampion | Views [172]

Passport ready. Purchased travel insurance...that's how I have this great blog.  Have a converter so I can plug in my phone and chromebook. Have printout of my flight itinerary.  Traveling to Germany has been on my bucket list for 20 years.... Read more >

Getting Ready

Fri, 3 Mar 2017 | By shaberla | Views [289]

A few things left to think about before we leave, including how to homeschool a kid who will be more interested in exploring than doing school work!  We are committed to traveling at <7kg per person for a month-long trip and so far it seems to ... Read more >

Tags: prepping

Photos: Profile Pics

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 | By midlife_nomad | Photo Gallery

Thonotosassa Is The New Clearwater

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [209]

SPACES IN FLORIDA’S RV PARKS ARE AT a premium in winter.  Like migratory birds, many snowbirds return to the same places year after year and reservations are made months in advance.  “Location, location, location” takes second-... Read more >

Photos: Huh

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 | By robinsteven | Photo Gallery

Photos: Cycling

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 | By childofgod66 | Photo Gallery

Sanibel Sea Shells

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [250]

WE HAVE MADE SEVERAL TRIPS to Sanibel Island for birding in “Ding” Darling.  But Sanibel is also known for quality and variety of shells found along the beaches and an entire subculture combs the beach at low tide, always hopeful for ... Read more >