At the outset of this April Escape series, I mentioned that this trip ended up being about more than traveling for travel's sake. It presented an opportunity to shake up various travel ruts I've … [Read more...] about April Escape: A Tale of Revival
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April Escape: The Western Sierra
I awoke reluctantly, submerged in pure white linens and the cushy softness of hotel pillows. I was wrapped in comfort. My eyes took in the dim light as my brain tried to recollect where I was. After … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Western Sierra
April Escape: Crossing the Sierra
I had to shift mental gears. My brief solo travel adventure was over and it was time to re-embrace travel with my dear man. It isn't better or worse, just different. We managed our on-the-road … [Read more...] about April Escape: Crossing the Sierra
April Escape: The Meetup
I was high. High on successful travel. Motorcycle travel, solo travel, and managing challenging conditions while still having fun. It's Day 3 of my April Escape. I'll meet up with my dear man a day … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Meetup
April Escape: The Solo Ride
I did it! I was off on my first solo motorcycle trip in over two years. I thought my grin would split my helmet in half as I turned onto Highway 50 from my neighborhood. Relief was a small part of the … [Read more...] about April Escape: The Solo Ride
April Escape: Anatomy of a Trip
You have three straight weeks of challenging travel looming on the calendar. It's taunting you. It knows you're bracing for impact; that you just hope you make it through without too many issues. But … [Read more...] about April Escape: Anatomy of a Trip