What about drivers over 75 years old renting cars?…
As we continue traveling the world well into our late seventies, one topic comes up repeatedly, often when we least expect it....
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A collection of our daily travel stories, food discoveries, wildlife encounters, and life on the road.
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We booked all the rental cars we’ll need until May…Prices are rising…
Since we arrived in Spain, almost two weeks ago, we've spent considerable time booking holiday homes, flights, and rental cars for the...
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Busy day…Soon, on my way to the cardiologist…
It's already 11:00 am, and I have to leave here by Uber in less than 90 minutes. It doesn't leave me much...
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What???…No rental car???…How are we managing that?…
When Tom returned from Chicago, Illinois, on January 10, he didn't pick up another rental car. Instead, he took an Uber back...
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Frustrating road trip…Rental car pickup, not so much to our liking…
It's a long and trying drive to the Nelspruit/Mpumalanga/Kruger Airport, several kilometers outside the city. There's considerable traffic on the N4 Highway...
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Continued…Life on a farm…An experience like none other…
John was excited to share details of this rare tree with us. "It is a Wollemia Nobilis. Wollemia is a genus of...
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Cars, friends, a sliver of moonlight and a “dazzle” of zebras….
This morning, in the rain, nine zebras stopped by for a visit and some snacks. It was delightful to see them a...
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Sightseeing day…Rental car pick up issues…More museum photos…
These characters were most likely used in parades and local celebration. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" "The variegated squirrel is...
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After five years of experience…Even we can be fooled!…Car rental warnings….More Atenas Farmers Market photos…Stunning sighting from the veranda…
A farmer with several coolers of homemade sausage cooked us a sampling of his Italian sausage, which we have trouble finding in...
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We rented a car for the remaining period in Costa Rica…Until November 22, 2017…
I've been anxious to get photos of unusual frogs in Costa Rica, especially the colorful species. But that will have to wait...
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