North America Travel Blogs - Page 3

Woke up at 3.45 AZ time after sleeping for about 3 and a half hours. Damn.. tried to go back to sleep, but it proved hard to do. I just couldn't, so I guess Adrian will have to live with me sleeping a bit in the car on our way to Kayenta. lol.. Anyway; I was up and found USA Today hanging on the d…

Our family has a tradition of an annual camping trip.  This particular trip was planned by my sisiter-in-law the location,Ute lake, in New Mexico, was chosen due to it's midway point.  Normally I'm all for camping, I love it!  This particular year though I had a 4…

My intentions were to sleep very deeply and long, since I went to bed at 5am! But, my phone rang at 9am (8am) in Lima. It was one of my customers wanting to talk about business. Ok, I’d take care of this later. I was thinking about what to wear and remembered the nice top Mel gave to me. Thank…

  Every trip turns up something that is not planned, or unusual, or just plain weird.  Well our summer vacation trip this year included a few things that fit into that category.  This year we had seven such things.       1. Game Crossing   Being out in midd…

One of the hard and fast Kretzer Rules of Travel is “If a city has a subway system, use it” This is because it will suck to try drive yourself around. I know this. I have learned this the hard way in Washington DC, and a little bit in Chicago. I have been to Boston before, and used the subway. …

Can't believe it's already morning and it's time for me to head out to the Sacramento airport...I am flying to Juneau Alaska for 4th of July weekend! I am really excited but nervous at the same time as I know I will be on my own for much of the trip since my friend is working the whole time I am he…

Hostel Ria Celestún is a small, comfortable place, 100 yards from the beach and walking distance to all important services in Celestún. They offer dorm bunk beds and private rooms. There are hammocks on the patio, internet access, hot showers and breakfast. They give access to a fully equipped ki…

Well Tim carried a bottle of Don Julio all the way from cowboy country to the desert just for Liz . . . Don Julio is one of the finest Tequilas ever made. 100% De Agave with 38% alcohol volume, it is a limited produce and is on the pricey side of drinks.

  The  Apres Ski purred out of the Gladstone marina and into Little Bay de Noc. Once her throttles were eased forward, the sleek boat seemed to skim effortlessly across the blue waters but wide white wake defined the massive power of her twin diesel engines. A moving map GPS showed our p…

I woke up Sunday morning with a nervous feeling...today my Mizzou Tigers had a chance to erase bad memories from the tournament a few years ago here in Boise when UCLA beat them on a last second shot and then went on to win the national championship. Their opponent today: Marquette. Although a lowe…

Exploring my home state of Minnesota and all that it has to offer. Big, small, popular, off-the-wall and more. Land of 10,000 lakes, the greatest State Fair, home of Paul Bunyan, the world's largest ball of twine and much more.

Tuesday was a busy, busy day.  I had a doctor appointment in the morning then we dashed around getting prescriptions, medical supplies and vacation things....  I bought a great beach bag at Target for $2.50.  Hopefully, I will wear it out in Hawaii.  We stopped the mail while …

For our big trip this year we decided to take a cruise.  Something we had never done before.  We got a very good deal on the cruise part of the trip and figured we have to suffer anyway on the flights to and from no matter where we decided to go.  Well, we picked Alaska for a few rea…

We began the merry making on the meet-up date at the Saddle Ranch Restaurant and later moved to the Martini Ranch a few minutes away from the Saddle Ranch . . . The plan was to get everyone together at the Saddle Ranch, have dinner and drinks and recognize the furthest traveled buddy, Keith (Aloha-…

So, this is my hometown and my favorite place. It's truly unique, from the amazing hot dog aroma to the crazy people, like the Naked Cowboy, to the best shopping on earth! This is my New York :-)