Off the trail
Yesterday was an intense and amazing wheeling day. About eight hours to cover 50 miles. Twenty-some of those were on service roads at the end — the rest were hard-earned, …
Back on the trail
Quick update — we’re doing fine. Internet is spotty, and we’re heading back into the trail now. We should be out tomorrow. We’re enjoying the trip. The off-road stuff has …
Quiet night in Harrison
Another quiet night in Arkansas — Harrison, specifically. Stayed at the Hotel Seville, which is a historic building and was quite nice. Ate at Neno’s, then went to bed early. …
Made it to Harrison
Made it to Harrison and checked into the hotel, which is pretty nice and historic. Still hot as all hell, and I’m struggling with it more than I expected. I …
Leaving Bull Shoals
Got up early, packed everything up and checked out, then went for a pontoon boat ride on Bull Shoals Lake with a couple of Arkansas State Parks interpreters. We cruised …
Hot afternoon
Ate at Connie’s again. Since it’s basically the only place in town, and somehow after about 15 years in business she still doesn’t have a website, I decided to make …
Mountain Home and Cotter
Had breakfast at Connie’s, then spent some time wandering around Mountain Home and Cotter. Cotter is a nice little town along the White River, and I stopped at the James …
Tuesday morning
Woke up Tuesday, September 15, and went to the only place in town open at 7 a.m. for four cups of coffee. Then I decided the $12 sleeping pad needed …
Night visitor
Sometime between swimming, taking a shower and coming back, this guy had completely bridged my rear patio door with a web. Pretty sure it’s an orb weaver, but not 100% …
Settled in
Did I mention it’s hot? Haha. I’m settled in now. Saw a nice sunset over the lake and jumped in the pool, which was surprisingly good. It’s salt water instead …