In fact, pretty much the opposite. Late March in the Ottawa area can be a mixed bag, so we knew we might experience pretty much anything during our two week visit. However while we were hoping for at least March or possibly even April type of weather, instead we are getting what is typically January weather.
But, we have to bear with it, so we still went out for a 5 km (3 mile) walk.
Beautiful day at Wareham, Dorset, England.
Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, England.
Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Birmingham, England on May 19th!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Tilley - 6 month clothing update
It was about six months ago that we received our order of Tilley clothing in the mail. We were about to embark on a one month trip to South Korea, and we like to travel light. We only take a wheeled carry on bag, and just about everything that was in our bag came from Tilley.
Hats, socks, underwear, shirts, jackets, and pants!
Hats, socks, underwear, shirts, jackets, and pants!
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Family and friends
Two weeks seems to go by pretty quickly, so we're trying to make the most of it by spending as much time as possible with family and friends. After all, we didn't come here to enjoy the cold and snow, although I have to say that it's not bothering me as much as I thought it would.
It's almost a refreshing change, especially knowing that we don't have to put up with six months of it!
It's almost a refreshing change, especially knowing that we don't have to put up with six months of it!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
The Great White North
Welcome to Canada, the great white north! That title is sure living up to it's name for our visit. Snowing this morning, on the first full day of spring! Daytime temperature not bad, hovering around the freezing mark. But, still unseasonably cold at night. Supposed to go down to -17C (2F) tonight. Brrr!
Took a blog break yesterday, so here's what we've been up to...
Took a blog break yesterday, so here's what we've been up to...
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Surprise!
We said that we were in Las Vegas for one reason, and one reason only. What was that reason?
To use the Las Vegas airport!
To use the Las Vegas airport!
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Ruth's great quiche recipe!
The other day when we went for a hike in Sedona, Ruth had made a quiche the the night before. And she used corn tortillas instead of a pastry pie crust...and it was delicious! Many of you were asking about the recipe she uses.
So here it is...!
So here it is...!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
A look back at Arizona
We made it to Las Vegas. And so of course now we are in the state of Nevada.
We spent almost two months touring Arizona. I think that's the longest amount of time that we've ever been in one state...and we still haven't seen it all! Our original plan was to take in parts of Southern California too, but there was too much to see in Arizona.
Oh, of course we did spend some time at Imperial Dam and Pilot Knob which are both technically in California, but right on the border.
We spent almost two months touring Arizona. I think that's the longest amount of time that we've ever been in one state...and we still haven't seen it all! Our original plan was to take in parts of Southern California too, but there was too much to see in Arizona.
Oh, of course we did spend some time at Imperial Dam and Pilot Knob which are both technically in California, but right on the border.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Our new RV washing machine!
Just puttered around most of the day yesterday.
I had bought a gallon of distilled water at Walmart the other day and topped up the batteries. I check them once a month, and they were due for some water and a clean up.
I had bought a gallon of distilled water at Walmart the other day and topped up the batteries. I check them once a month, and they were due for some water and a clean up.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Almost felt like Christmas!
Yesterday, we drove about 129 miles (206 kms) to just north of Kingman, Arizona. We've dropped back down into the desert now, and temps are warmer. It's just me, but I really do like the forest and the trees better than the desert. Even if it comes with slightly cooler temperatures.
Before we left, I had taken apart that switch that was affecting our transmission torque converter. I cleaned the contacts, and that seems to have done the trick. So our gas mileage is back to where it should be and Sherman's transmission is acting the way it was designed.
Before we left, I had taken apart that switch that was affecting our transmission torque converter. I cleaned the contacts, and that seems to have done the trick. So our gas mileage is back to where it should be and Sherman's transmission is acting the way it was designed.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Arizona is full of fantastic boondocking spots
We left Flagstaff yesterday morning around 10:00am. Stopped to get some gas, but only a little because it's cheaper in Kingman and we're headed there today.
Can't believe the wide variance in gas prices in Flagstaff. From $2.30 to $2.70! I don't understand why anybody would pay $2.70, when it's $2.30 across the street.
Can't believe the wide variance in gas prices in Flagstaff. From $2.30 to $2.70! I don't understand why anybody would pay $2.70, when it's $2.30 across the street.
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