Category Archives: Travel

Go Slowly

My journey began at a whirlwind pace that pushed me to spend as much time documenting the adventure as I did living it.  Many important points did not make their way into the sprawling posts that attempted to record whole … Continue reading

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Angelica!

I solved it!  The back seat of my car is huge and I slept like a rock.  I awoke early Wednesday morning and took a tour of Solvang, which is about five miles east of Buellton.  It is the most … Continue reading

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Pinch Me

Could things get any better? For the first time this week I was awake before Doug and Pam.  No, I haven’t been burning the candle at both ends; I’ve simply grown to appreciate the comfort of a good mattress.  Today … Continue reading

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Goodbye San Diego. Hello, Los Angeles!

Last week I set out from Annie and Simon’s house to see the Arizona wine country before heading over to San Diego.  When I first left St. Louis these stops were not on the itinerary, but the first week on … Continue reading

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Kief-Joshua Vineyards

On my jaunt through the Sonoita AVA in southern Arizona, I came across a budding young winery that shows potential.  I would not normally make that assertion without tasting the produce of the vineyards, but in the case of Kief-Joshua, … Continue reading

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Welcome To Your Office. Can I Take Your Order?

After an expedition into Arizona wine country I decided to get an early start on my days in San Diego.  It’s 9PM Pacific and the sun is long gone.  Tonight will probably be my first attempt at seeing how comfortably … Continue reading

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Thank you, Annie and Simon

Today I depart Carefree, Arizona where I have spent the better part of four days in the vicinity of the swimming pool.  This break has provided a chance to decide how I want to go about this expedition.  I was … Continue reading

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On The Road

I am sitting poolside in Carefree, a relaxed little town north of Phoenix in the desert foothills.  I left St. Louis a week ago intent on seeing as much of the American wine industry as I can and to search … Continue reading

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Thank You St. Louis

I have decided to leave St. Louis on an extended journey through wine country on the West Coast.  The expedition will begin in the middle of April and you can follow it here as I will be writing extensively about … Continue reading

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I Like To Shop At The Duty Free Shop

If you’re traveling from Paris to Chicago and you come across some great deals at the duty free shops, you have to remember that you will be going through the security checkpoints again when you land in the states.  If … Continue reading

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