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ArizonaNovember 21, 2024

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 24

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 24. Joshua Tree, California, to, Lordsburg, New Mexico. Today we explore Joshua Tree, race down I-10 across Arizona, and push east toward home.

CaliforniaOctober 18, 2024

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 23

Beneath an Endless Sky, Day 23. In this edition, we travel from Morgan Hill, CA, to Joshua Tree, CA, stopping in Hollywood for dinner. We have a few unfortunate developments on this day's journey, but ultimately find a new path as we turn East for the last time toward home.

CaliforniaSeptember 4, 2024

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 21

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 21. Crescent City, California, to Potter Valley, California. In this edition we explore the mighty redwoods, walk a few beautiful beaches, and settle down into wine country for a dinner among the vineyards.

CaliforniaAugust 6, 2024

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 20

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 20. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Sutherlin, Oregon, to Crescent City, California. In this edition, we follow the Upper Umpqua River to Crater Lake, before plunging southwest to the sea. We overnight in Crescent City.

HistoryMay 16, 2023

Las Vegas - City of Sin

The Constant Epicurean, ep. 200, Las Vegas - City of Sin. In this edition, we head to Vegas to explore the hedonist capital of the world.

TravelOctober 28, 2019

The World's Dirty Secret - Turning 41

The world's dirty secret, turning 41. Today, or by the time I finish editing this, yesterday I turned 41. I had made a promise to myself that I would make 2019, the...

CaliforniaOctober 8, 2019

Floating Museums Old and New, OB Street Market and Late Night Brews

Before we begin, I must make a few confessions. This morning's early events are a bit foggy. For you see, yesterday ended after Imperial Beach, but I can’t seem to...

Borrego SpringsOctober 7, 2019

Sand Dragons and other Things

We departed our vehicle in the heart of Anza-Borrego park. We headed for a walk to observe some of the local flora and fauna. The sun was absolutely brutal and it didn’t...

Borrego SpringsOctober 6, 2019

A Salten Sea View

The Constant Epicurean. Ep 97, A Salten Sea View. In this edition, we travel west to Borrego Spring and the Salten Sea for some stunning views of the Mountains and desert valley.

CaliforniaOctober 2, 2019

Coronado and a Perfect Sunset.

As I awoke in the cool light of the rising sun, the morning breeze was ever so gentle as it softly caressed my face. I cracked open an eye and assessed the situation. It...

CaliforniaSeptember 5, 2019

The Great Gray Migration

It was spring break and our first day in San Diego. We were in the land of amazing sunsets and even better weather. But today we would head off shore to try and catch...