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Smell the Lake

Smell the Lake

Inertia – a tendency to remain unchanged Inertia makes it unnatural to get on the interstate and ramp up speed. It also makes it hard to get off the interstate and slow down. With thought and a plan, it makes a nice balance of making distance and scenery. We’ve been...

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Rhythm of a Place

Rhythm of a Place

Midwesterner politeness can drive people to curse.  I was on a trip in Cinque Terra, Italy trying to get a coffee during the morning rush.  I stepped to the side to let all the Italian speaking people who knew what they wanted go ahead, but in the process I broke...

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Rainy Day

Rainy Day

Are you asking where are days 1-5? Pfft, those were easy. It has rained every day, which means laundry has never dried and the firewood is wet. We met another motorcycle camping couple that had an awning set-up over their picnic table. We’re definitely adding that...

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Recipes

Spotless Kitchen

Spotless Kitchen

What is it that makes sitting down to get something done so hard?! I write down my intention: the goal, why I want it, and my plan to get there, next I find myself thinking about anything except the goal and the plan. I find myself doing stuff that has been waiting...

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Spaghetti squash

Spaghetti squash

Servings: 2 dinner portions plus a lunch Total time: 30 mins with canned tomatoes, 45 min with fresh tomatoes  Ingredients 1 small (2-3 pounds) spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeds removed, do not peel 0.5 pounds of your favorite sausage.  I like a mild Italian...

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Jamaica Mocktail or Cocktail

Jamaica Mocktail or Cocktail

Agua de Jamaica is a popular agua fresca at the beaches in Mexico. I like making my own so I control the type and amount of sugar.  Aqua frescas or fresh water is an apt name for this refreshing drink and its deep red color makes for beautiful presentation (and stains...

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Other Adventures

Itinerary Details

Itinerary Details

Overall itinerary: Mon-Tue Sep 3&4 is overnight trip to Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. Visit the park Monday afternoon when we arrive, and we decide if we also want to return in the morning to explore more Tue by lunch start driving to Kranjska Gora Wed and Thu Sep 5-6...

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