A Bridge, a Streetcar, and a Prison
Posted by Sierra When most people think of San Francisco, they think of earthquakes, cable cars, and the Golden Gate Bridge. But there are other things, too, such as Alcatraz, the Exploratorium, and the Musée Mechanique. I’ll talk about some of the attractions (a la “Travel Guide”) and add a few comments of my own. [...]
A Toad-ily Cool Shower: A Frog Blog
Posted by the Daring Duo, Sierra and Daria We were in a campground in Three Rivers, California. Sierra went to take a shower in the slightly old bathroom. She picked a shower stall and was closing the door when something moved. Sierra jumped and saw there was what she described as “a small, light-green toad.” [...]
I Used to Call it “YOZE-mite”
Posted by Sierra We were recently in Yosemite National Park in California. We did the typical national park-y things we do: I did the Junior Ranger Program (which, I admit, I am getting a little old for), we hiked, and we did a few ranger walks. I’ll start by talking about the hikes we did. [...]
Best of the Trip, Part 3
Posted by Sierra Best Meal: Cochon, New Orleans, LA Best Soup: Tomato soup at Bay Street Deli, Charleston, SC (Sierra), Crabapple pumpkin soup, Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC (Mom) Worst Dish: The pig’s feet that Dad had at Bertha’s Kitchen, Charleston, SC (Dad explains in How We Chow) Best Ice Cream: In Key [...]
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We only had to drive a few minutes to visit both Sierraville and Sierra City and look out over the Sierra Valley.
What Lies in the Walmart Parking Lots
Posted by Sierra There are a few REALLY SCARY situations on the road. One of them is staying in a Walmart parking lot overnight. Sure, some of the Walmarts are nice, but some of them are not. We frequently drive around trying to find a “level” place to park so the refrigerator doesn’t turn off. [...]
They don’t take American Express
Amargosa Valley, Nevada. The sign above the door reads “Madam Butterfly 3.”
And Now, a Moment of Silence …
Posted by Sierra Friends, family, and random strangers. We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of a dear friend. The friend stood by us in hard times, and acted as a shield. Insults and enemy cars alike bounced off our friend. I speak, of course, of our old bumper. I would like everyone [...]
Stuck in Lodi Again
Posted by Daria That Creedence song keeps playing through my head as we sit and wait and wait and wait for our RV to be fixed so we can head back on the road. Someone hit it while it was parked (I’ll spare you the details) and we’re waiting for the body shop to get [...]