Archive for the 'Our Adventures & Travels' Category

Some Reflections On The Desert…

For a long time I had dreamed of spending the winter months down South in the deserts.  My first foray into the desert was years ago.  My first wife and I lived in a smaller, 20’ travel trailer, towed by a ¾ ton van.  We arranged over 3 weeks in our schedules to make the [...]

Shock and Awe?!?

About Face! Sorry about the bit of silence as of late!  Unfortunately for us, our time at the desert has been cut short.  Business obligations have prompted us to drive back to our home town of Nevada City, California.  We use the term home town loosely of course, as we no longer have any obligation [...]

The Plight Of The Urban Nomad

Sometimes of late, we find ourselves on a short leash, hovering around the urban area of Palm Springs area and vicinity.  Why do these Nature loving and Living nomads find themselves confined so?  Part of the reason is that the campgrounds around here are full every single weekend, having been reserved well in advance.  Another [...]