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Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 1

“How many pairs of jeans did you pack, Lor? I have three. Do you think that’s enough to last for 7 days? I figure we have to do a wash at least[...]

Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 2

The next morning, before we left, we each had to help out with cleanup. Terry was stuck with bathroom duty and I had to sweep and empty waste[...]

Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 3

We continued our walk, through the crowds of tourists whom we blatantly disdained. They were typical loud Americans and we were cool, well-traveled,[...]

Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 4

After packing, doing chores, and eating a much lighter breakfast, Terry and I headed west. Hitchhiking out of London seemed interminable. “This[...]

Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 5

We walked together to the Roman Baths, discovered by the Victorians and one of the premier tourist attractions in Bath. According to legend, Bladud,[...]

Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 6

Robert headed south, toward the Cheddar Gorge, an attraction he wanted to see. It was late afternoon as we descended through a spectacular gorge, cut[...]

Abbe in the Midwest

Travelogue: June 13 – June 29, 2019 Hello to all, We don’t have a lot to report since we last wrote, but wanted to send something just so that[...]

Abbe in the Midwest — Part 2

Travelogue: June 30 – July 15, 2019 When we left the Minnesota Airstream Park, we continued north to Bemidji, which is a quiet area that attracts[...]

Blue Jeans and Backpacks – Part 7

There were even hearths in some of the rooms. I began to dig around in the ground with a stick. “Hey, look what I found! I think it’s coal. Can[...]

Bluejeans and Backpacks — Part 8

It felt weird to be on our own again. We both missed the guys. Before long a small pickup stopped and the driver waved us forward. We both heaved our[...]