SAM(ANTHA) GILBERT

Entitled..."Waiting for the Strike to End" Our last day in London. The weather report, of which I am perpetually obsessed, called for an...

We are unabashed tourists. With Nancy in her bright orange jacket, David in his baseball cap, and I, unwittingly startling so many flocks...

Greetings from The Capital! We departed Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, October 10th and landed in London on Wednesday morning, October...

Well, well, well, look who’s back...it’s your favorite traveling foursome: Steven , David, Nancy, and Samalamadingdong! Nearly two months...

We had the slowest start to this day, the last day, than any before. I think we all stayed put because we knew if we got up, we’d eventually clean up, pack up, and leave...and no one said it out loud, but no one wanted to leave. That’s my take anyway, but I’ve been known to be wrong... Regardless, we silently decided to let time win again, and make the most of the day, starting with a stroll along the beach. A thousand and one birds were feeding on something spectacular just

Is everyone getting sick of us yet? Not to worry, we’re nearly home... Our penultimate day started with a fantastic breakfast at a spot...

Yesterday was our last big(gish) mileage day of the trip. We cruised right through the Bay Area on 680, miraculously avoiding any and all traffic in garlic country and landed in Carmel, CA, mid-evening. Carmel-by-the-Sea. I still consider Carmel to be Clint Eastwood’s little paradise, although, it’s not as little as I recall... Our accommodations were, again, made via Air BnB and the cute, little bungalow in the heart of downtown was within walking distance to everything. In

We are water seekers. And what a brilliant day on Lake Shasta! The sun dragged us out of our air mattress nest around 8AM and there was already fresh coffee brewing downstairs in the kitchen. Everyone lazed about, existing together as if we’d all known each other our entire lives…as it tends to go on the water…and when surrounded by good people. It’s amazing how these guys can go from zero to 90, in every way, just by stepping from the houseboat to the speed boat. It wasn’t

Yesterday we said “Adios Bart” to Klamabama...not for good, just for now. The hospitality and generosity of those who made time to visit...

Plans for our last full day in Klamath were chalk full of history as we were able to schedule a couple of really interesting tours. First up was the Baldwin Hotel. Don’t laugh, that place is fascinating! George Baldwin was Klamath innovation at its finest and the fact the building is still standing is a testament to the quality and care that encompassed the ingenuity of the early 20th Century. Carved into a basalt hillside, the Baldwin has stood since 1905, had its own theate