by ronmitchelladventure | Jan 26, 2020 | Africa, Djibouti
“Where’s Djibouti?” Says everyone who asks where we’re going next. I first heard of this Northeastern African country about fifteen-years ago when reading a report about a man who was arrested for smuggling “khat” into the United States. My research revealed that khat...
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 | Jul 27, 2012 | Alaska, North America, United States
After several hikes, spruce tip beers and many laughs with Phoenix friends Mark and Sue, we head out of Haines to the top of the Continent. Looking forward to our first motel room in two months, Whitehorse, Yukon has no rooms in town due to the Women’s World Fast...
by ronmitchelladventure | Sep 4, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Get to Nome by air, sea, or Iditarod – the 1100 mile dogsled race that begins in Anchorage. Mare and I take the slow ferry to Juneau, a pleasant ride through the inside passage and past whales. The following day, two flights later we will land in Nome. For now,...
by ronmitchelladventure | Aug 16, 2011 | Alaska, North America, United States
Folks from around the world visit the glacier views from our cabin deck. Those who sign the register represent 21 different countries and 46 of the United States. During the past 3 months, Mare and I have chatted with over 3,000 people. Just yesterday a...
