We haven't been on the road a lot since returning from our summer adventure. But we do wander the trails and paths throughout Van Cortlandt Park as often as we can. Mondays and Tuesdays have a wacky schedule for public school teachers in NYC, so I race home on Wednesday. Kenobi knows we're going out... Continue Reading →
We had planned to stay at Allegheny National Park for three nights. Our arrival was later than expected, so there wasn't much time to hike Friday. We wandered around the camp area and explored a little before going to sleep. Kenobi wasn't fond of the tent. He examined it as he does everything. Our first... Continue Reading →
After a great night's sleep, we were ready for a full day of hiking. We started out on the path that leads to Niagara Falls National Park, walked right past all of the attractions that say, "No dogs allowed," and kept heading up along the river to the Gorge Trails. This was hiking! We grabbed... Continue Reading →
Our first day out, we walked to Niagara Falls National Park. It's about an eight-minute walk from the Hanover House. We wandered the entire walking trail on the U.S. Side. Not much of a hike, but a really nice walk. We started around Goat Island, ventured out across Three Sister's Islands and back, and continued... Continue Reading →
We got a late start. On the way we encountered road work, accidents (One so bad a car was overturned.), sudden downpours that reduced visibility to what seemed to be one foot, a tornado warning, and NYC rush hour. Google maps estimated time of trip was just under seven hours. We left at 5:00 pm.... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow is the big day! We sitting around waiting for the movers to call and arrive. Painful. The apartment is a mess. This was the most difficult move I've ever made, and I've done a lot of moving. It's not just gathering everything up to take to a new home. There is a garbage pile... Continue Reading →
As of yesterday, Kenobi and I have been together for one year. It's been quite a year with paw cuts, allergic reactions, new territory, many friends, and a couple not-so-friendly encounters, but overall a wonderful year with happiness and warmth. Kenobi makes friends everywhere he goes, and people are always asking to pet him. Small... Continue Reading →
There are only 10 days left until we hit the road. Some adjustments to the original plan: not the ultimate road trip, longer stays along the way, and camping. We only have six weeks for our road trip, so the ultimate is out. But the good news is that having a trial run will help... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a cool and cloudy day--perfect for a long, morning walk. And we met several people and sniffed a few new hinies. A woman from the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas kept us talking for a while about their terrier who hates storms and hides in her closet, her coaching a Special Olympics soccer... Continue Reading →
Examining the maps, deciding how far to go each day, what to see and do, where to sleep, food . . . When will I do laundry? How much clothing to pack, locations of laundries, the price (coin vs. card), only the necessities, please. I like to travel light. But that's not complicated, really. No... Continue Reading →
On the Trails with Kenobi 