by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 26, 2014 | North America, United States
Marilynn and I were camping with Jack the dog when a couple in the site next door walked over to us. “Can we borrow some matches?” He said in broken English, making striking motions with his hands. Of course we gave them a handful of matches. “Where are you from?” his...
by ronmitchelladventure | May 27, 2013 | North America, United States
Anyone who has driven across Interstate 10 in Texas knows the long, boring, drive lasts for days. We find a great way to break-up the monotony by camping in Hueco Tanks State Park, about 30 miles outside of El Paso. The rock formations surround pools of collected rain...
by ronmitchelladventure | Apr 23, 2013 | Asia, Europe, Iceland, India
Finally, Mare and I hit the road again…after six months in Phoenix taking care of business, we are ready for six months of adventure travel! Getting our final series of Japanese Encephalitis, and Rabies vaccinations, not to mention Typhoid and Yellow Fever shots, we...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 26, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Epilobium angustifolium…not a “Three Stooges” quote, but a complex name for a simple plant – Fireweed. The edible leaves of this wildflower rejuvenate rapidly after a fire. Flowers bloom from the bottom and signify the end of summer when they...
