DOUG’S RETIREMENT TRAVEL BLOG

65: time to hit the road

I retired. Twice. The first time in 2022, without Leslie; the second time in 2024, with her. Maybe this time it’ll stick.

Several discreet trips; each is a category. You can select one below to see it specifically, or just walk through. They're in reverse chronological order.

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2024 August #3: Alone in San Francisco

Leslie left for points east (Sacramento for a couple days, then Brooklyn to see Adrienne), I remained in SF to prep for Burning Man....

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Sep 5, 20241 min read

2024 August #2: Together in San Francisco

With most logistics worked out, we headed out for San Francisco. The plan: together for three days, then Leslie leaves for Sacramento to...

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Aug 25, 20241 min read

2024 August #1: Los Gatos

Dog-sat, then stayed with Chris & Lisa in Los Gatos for nigh onto 3 weeks! …during which we (among other things) took a hike at the Fall...

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Aug 20, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #10: Rockies

The road from Denver through the Rockies to Salt Lake City, started up I70 then took a side route on C13 to C24. Stopped mid-day on the...

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Jul 29, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #9: Heartland

Starting the return trip, accelerating as we go as a pack horse would as it senses the barn. Northern route: I70. 4 hrs to Louisville, 4...

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Jul 27, 20242 min read

2024 July roadtrip #8: Smokeys

Great Smokey Mountains: a range between the Carolinas & Tennessee. Interest piqued by Bewilderment by Richard Powers. Have a read,...

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Jul 26, 20241 min read

2024 roadtrip #7: TR

Spent 4 days graciously hosted by dear old friends Kathy & Byron, who moved to Travelers Rest South Carolina several years ago, and are...

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Jul 26, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #6: Cookeville TN

Our destination: Sandy's house, also Meghan's. Big fun spelunking with Amelia & Rowan:

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Jul 23, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #5: Memphis

Stayed in The Exchange, an historic high-rise in downtown Memphis. 5 block walk to Beale St where we listened to some blues. Downtown is...

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Jul 21, 20241 min read

July 2024 roadtrip #4: OKC & Little Rock

Oklahoma City: Fairly shitty little AirBnB in a nice transitioning neighborhood, NW 16th st. Next morning we drove through downtown. Most...

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Jul 21, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #3: Santa Fe

Stayed two nights at an ex-girls summer camp "Treetop Santa Fe" at the top of a mountain. Nice campground, outdoor kitchen, bathhouse...

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Jul 15, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #2: Sedona AZ

Camped on a bluff with a canyon down to a creek on one side and across to a highway on the other ..

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Jul 13, 20241 min read

2024 July roadtrip #1

We are off to Tennessee to see Sandy, Meghan and her brood. First stop: Sedona az. It's an 11 hour drive and we'd like to get there in a...

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Jul 11, 20241 min read

2024: let’s try this again

OK so I'm giving this 'retirement' gig another shot; maybe this time I'll get it right. This is the first post in the category, the...

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Jul 11, 20241 min read

January 2023 Storms

Santa Cruz, the folly of men Pleasure Point Aftermath: Capitola Aftermath: Los Gatos Capitola low tide a week later

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Feb 26, 20231 min read

Jan 1: SF

Back to the city for The Newyears Plunge Road to SF through Pacifica, big wind coming The scene The prep The plunge The success The reward

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Feb 26, 20231 min read

Dec 17: SF

[I have been remiss. It is Feb 25, 2023; I shall attempt to recreate the past 2 months] After a big experiment on the 16th, sunrise in...

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Feb 26, 20231 min read

Dec 15: SF

Today I walked from our house through The Presidio to Baker Beach..

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Dec 15, 20221 min read

Dec 10-11: SF rain!

Back to the city, with Leslie, over the weekend. The Presidio.. At Fort Mason there is a bar called The Interval, run by an organization...

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Dec 15, 20221 min read

Dec 5-7: Home!

Home for a dentist appointment. Wed 6th, Leslie had a field trip to Natural Bridges for her class. I went with, strolled & napped along...

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Dec 8, 20221 min read

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