Today we wrapped up our stay in California and headed through the Mojave Desert towards Nevada. And honestly, we had no idea what we would be faced with when we traveled across Highway 58 towards Interstate 19. We knew that we would be headed towards the Mojave Desert, but neither of us had ever been […]
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Surviving Full Time On The Road, A Day To Catch Our Breath – Day 91
Today, it was time to take a little break, step back, and catch our breath while hanging out in Bakersfield. When people ask us about our trip, there are usually 3 questions or topics that come up most often. The first two are pretty straightforward. The first: What states have you been to so far? […]
Our Last Stop in California – Heading to Bakersfield, Day 90
Today we arrived in Bakersfield, our final destination in California. After almost two weeks exploring the Pacific coast, wine country in Sonoma and Napa Valley, San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, it is now time to begin our journey towards Nevada. We often get asked about how we plan our route across the country. Although […]
The Incredible Beauty Of Yosemite National Park! Day 89 On The Road
We have been able to witness a lot of incredible sights on this trip, and taking in the beauty of Yosemite today is certainly near the top! With crystal clear blue skies, and a blanket of snow still covering the ground, it was pure heaven. Our trip into Yosemite was a little unexpected. With recent […]
Things Are Nuts In California! And We Never Knew How Much, Day 88
When we say things are nuts in California, we mean it! As we traveled out of Napa Valley towards Merced, we never imagined what we were about to see in the landscape. Within about 20 miles south of Napa the crops in the fields changed from acres upon acres of grape vines to tree farms. […]
A Day In San Francisco – Driving, Walking, & Cable Cars, Day 87
After such a wonderful evening spent at Bottega Napa Valley last night, we decided that today we would put everything else aside and spend the day in San Francisco. Although the weather has been on the rainy side, we knew that we could dedicate an entire day of our trip to experience the sights, sounds, […]
A Night To Remember – Sometimes Fate Is Simply On Your Side!
If you read yesterday’s update, (Day 85 – Michael Chiarello’s Bottega) you know we were excited to have dinner at the chef’s restaurant in Napa – but little did we know it would turn into an amazing night to remember! His love of cooking, sustainable gardening and easy entertaining has always been a huge personal […]
Michael Chiarello’s Bottega – Drawing Inspiration From A Chef & His Show!
So just how did a trip to Michael Chiarello’s Bottega restaurant became a huge bucket list item? There are a few special days we set aside on our trip to pursue life-long bucket list items. Some are based on seeing nature at it’s finest, like the Seattle Whale Watching Trip back in late October. Others, […]
A Rainy Day In Wine Country – A Visit To Sonoma Valley, Day 84
Today we woke up to a rainy morning, but knew that the day would brighten, at least in spirit, as we headed south towards Sonoma Valley. As we packed up the camper from a wonderful evening spent at Six Sigma Ranch, we were excited to finally visit the area where so many famous wines are […]
Why We Love Harvest Hosts Camping – A Memorable Stay At Six Sigma Ranch. Day 83
Using our Harvest Hosts membership to camp throughout the country is one of our favorite things to do. And to know why, you have to look no further than our incredible stay this evening at Six Sigma Ranch, Vineyard & Winery in Lower Lake,California. as the perfect example. Camping Sites On The Road When you […]