StringGrrl sees the World

Driving between Michigan and Rhode Island to visit Rey at his place near Providence is no small thing. If straight non-stop driving was easy it would  only  take 12.5 hours to cover 800 miles and pass through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and finally Rhode Island. (Can't cut through Canada, right now, eh? COVID travel restrictions and all, eh?) So, why not make a proper trip of it and plan to drive in smaller chunks and get some paddling in while on the way? StringGirl took the canoe out east hoping to find the Autumn Colors changing (Susquehanna) StringGirl suggested to take the Canoe and Bike along for a Road Trip to Rhode Island After leaving home ridiculously late on a Wednesday afternoon, StringGirl and I overnighted near the Pennsylvania Wilds  (in the car at the rest stop, not so fun). First thing the Thursday morning they found an easy canoe access to the Susquehanna at the Shady Nook Canoe Launch, just south of Williamsport...

Wanderbeak Guide, Dani, met us on Passeig de Gracia for a short walking tour of food & modernist architecture. The Tour was a gift from Vikram's Wife El Nacional- First Stop for Cava and Oysters Our tour took us to several foodie destinations along the Passeig de Gracia. Our first stop was El Nacional. I didn't take any pictures of the restrooms, but really visit the restrooms. They are wonderful to behold (albeit a little weird to be down in the john taking photos). El Nacional Market selections at El Nacional Oyster bar at El Nacional Oysters: Mediterranean and Atlantic The Block of Discord: Battle Royale of Modernist Architects  Casa Ametller Further along the Passeig de Gracia, we arrive at the Block of Discord and visited a few of the sites of the spectacular examples of Modernist Architecture in Barcelona. We entered one establishment, chocolatier Casa Amettler.  Gothic and Flemish details come together Styling garage doors in Casa Ametller The Garage of Casa Ametlle...

December 2019, traveling with "StringGirl" who was given by my children when they were the age shown below Rey and Clarissa back in 2019

Terrazzo mosaic representation of the street corner from days past Sidewalk tile art also Beachwood BBQ More than enough BBQ on this platter Nice Patio, Californians know how to do it Good Beer brewed in house and excellent BBQ