The Journey So Far
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The “Wild West” – Durango
One of the great delights of any overland trip is taking a break from the rigours of the road and catching up with friends along the way. So it was with Mazatlan. Pauline and Ted were the most gracious of hosts - opening their home to us, showing us the sights of...
Mainland Mexico
True to form, Baja remained intensely hot for our last few days there - there would be no respite from the humidity either. Our route to La Paz ( point of departure for mainland Mexico ) took us north from Los Barriles to another great beach community - or should I...
Southern Baja to Los Cabos
Regular “Mexico-goers” would attest that the southern half of the Baja peninsula offers more for the traveller than the north. Having now visited both we’d certainly agree. The north, frankly, for the most part for us was more of a means to an end - the part you had...
Bienvenidos a Mexico !
And a very warm welcome to Mexico it was - in more ways than one ! A stifling hot day at around 38 degrees but wonderfully welcoming and friendly Mexican authorities who made the border crossing a breeze. On display at all times was the typical Mexican charm and...
San Francisco and Beyond – Last Week in The USA
Last post had us arriving in San Francisco, or rather Sausalito to be more precise. Sausalito is a cosmopolitan little community known for its vibrant art scene and great restaurants, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. Popular with “yachties” ( because of the...
Redwoods and Wine Trails – California
While Oregon had really “wowed” us, California also offered up an enticing array of sights and experiences. Bigger ( much bigger in fact ) and more well known, the “Golden State” advertises itself on marketing literature as a place to “Dream Big”....
