Reliving rainy California memories Your episodes remind us of our rainy bike ride through many of the same places. We think you are taking as much time in Matilda, as we did on our bicycles! Sightseeing and visiting friends and "recommended strangers" must be the highlights of your travels. We love to not only read the stories, but see the photos. Your camera, your eyes, and your trigger finger are creating some spectacular scenes for all of us. Keep up the good work. Love, Mom and Dad
California's Blue Ox I found the picture of Matilda near Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox
very interesting as I was not really fully aware of how far
that legend spread from "these parts." Before you leave
Minnesota you will have opportunities to take similar pictures
along side the Blue Ox in Brainerd and by the one in Bemidji.
Such vicarious fun! I am really enjoying your travels, descriptions, and, most especially, beautiful photography! Thanks for sharing so much of the trip with all of us.
First Entry Thanks, Shelly and Jeff, for allowing us to live vicarously through your adventure. We'd been to some of the same places that you visited in this first "trip", but it's so much more romantic to read of your adventure. We're looking forward to more...Happy Trails. Ohio Love, PP and hubby
Way to Go Loved the pictures. You are going to have a lot of fun with the new camera. We are needless to say excited for you and hope that the rest of the trip is without problems with Matilda. Love, Dad and Mom
Hello, you don't know me... This looks like you guys have quite a few pins in place! that would be such a blast. i am 17 and just getting ready to see the world! have fun, and keep me posted. be sure to let me know the highlights, because i want to do that someday. any pointers would be great!
We are a writer/photographer and a land-use planner from Port Townsend, Wash., who quit our jobs to take a year-long "sabbatical" for the 12 months of 2006.
Our travel vehicle was a Volkswagen Westfalia camper-van named Matilda, after the Australian phrase (and song) "Waltzing Matilda" -- meaning to hit the road with your possessions slung in a bag over your shoulder. We were glad not to be wandering on foot like those Aussie swagmen!
We had a memorable trip waltzing around the U.S. and Canada, learning as much as we could about this vast and diverse continent we call home. So glad we di... full info
Mom & Dad Testerman
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Reliving rainy California memories
Your episodes remind us of our rainy bike ride through many of the same places. We think you are taking as much time in Matilda, as we did on our bicycles! Sightseeing and visiting friends and "recommended strangers" must be the highlights of your travels. We love to not only read the stories, but see the photos. Your camera, your eyes, and your trigger finger are creating some spectacular scenes for all of us. Keep up the good work. Love, Mom and Dad