Going Bananas and Slabs

After the rigours of yesterday’s boot scootin’ and Star Wars viewing, I sleep in quite late. It helps that Charlotte is nestled in Fantasy Springs’ carpark, so the normal dawnlight alarm is effectively muted. It’s after noon by the time I get around to leaving which is a novelty for me. A quick search of […]

Joshua Tree – Coffee, Karaoke, Line Dancing & Star Wars

Sadly saying goodbye to Vegas, Charlotte and I decide to make a quick detour to check out the Hoover Dam in nearby Boulder City. Those that know me understand that I’m not good with heights, so this might seem a little strange, but if you are so close to one of the great engineering feats […]

A day’s work and beer in Tuscon

I’m sad to see Siri depart this morning – she’s been a fantastic travel companion. But it’s time for her to get back to her own journey. All up the trip from Slab City to Tuscon (around 350 miles) has saved her about a week, opened her eyes to the wonders of hot springs and […]