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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson
Cardbordeaux & Adieu
So… we’re all probably wondering… what happened with the key? Nothing yet. No angry emails, no surprise invoices. I think this should be...
Joanna
Feb 162 min read
The Whiny Wino
Whenever I mentioned I was going to Bordeaux, the response was almost automatic… “You must visit the Cité du Vin!” The what? Apparently,...
Joanna
Feb 168 min read
Uncorked and Unlocked
In my last post, I talked about what I really love ( and don’t love ) about Paris… but really, what I should have done was sum it all up...
Joanna
Feb 156 min read
Oui, mais Non
I caught the train from Soissons to Paris on Sunday morning, with Matthew. He was a sweetheart and stayed with me as I navigated the...
Joanna
Feb 1510 min read
Mutha Tongue
When we returned the rental car, everything was, of course , perfect. Gas tank full / clean / no damage. I signed the return invoice,...
Joanna
Feb 147 min read
Medieval Vibes
I know I blether on and on and on about the cold, but it’s a major contributing factor into why I leave Canada in the winter. Sure,...
Joanna
Feb 96 min read
Be Our Guest
We did manage to eventually escape Colmar in our vehicle… but not until later on in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t as...
Joanna
Feb 77 min read
Stepping into a Storybook
I spent a couple of nights in Longueval with ZC and Anna… catching up, enjoying delicious Raclette and wine… and preparing for our...
Joanna
Feb 77 min read
Platform 68
So I left Middelburg… I was pretty sad to say goodbye to Tom and Merel, especially after reconnecting after all this time. 25 years is a...
Joanna
Feb 66 min read
Windmills
I flew into Rotterdam from London for one reason… and one reason only; to reconnect with a couple of old friends, Tom and Merel. I hadn’t...
Joanna
Jan 2910 min read
A Bit of a Faff
My flight out of Amman was strangely empty. There were no more than thirty people on board. Honestly, I’m surprised it even flew. Maybe...
Joanna
Jan 255 min read
Bizarro World
*this first part is a mere regurgitation of the end of my previous blog… because I had added it in last minute… and found Sue’s comment...
Joanna
Jan 2315 min read
Freedom
“ At this point in my life I am positive some people were put on this earth to test my alcohol tolerance level. ” Saw that. Loved it. Had...
Joanna
Jan 2215 min read
The Lowest Point
As we made our way up to the iconic Kerak Castle, the journey took us up, up, up… through a maze of incredibly windy roads. By the time...
Joanna
Jan 218 min read
Who needs Manners?
Wadi Rum is locally known as the Valley of the Moon… and 720 square kilometres of stunning desert landscape. It’s a fully protected area...
Joanna
Jan 1811 min read
Bring on the Booze
So… I must mention before I dive into this blog… the other day, we pulled into a roadside station for a gas fill and a toilet stop. While...
Joanna
Jan 1813 min read
Birders Stick Together
For the second night in a row, we headed back to the ‘ government-appointed ’ campsite. Yes, it was the exact same place we’d camped at...
Joanna
Jan 178 min read
Al-’Ula
If traveling long hours on the truck wasn’t bad enough, imagine adding in Mr. Meat watching his Trump brainwashing power rally reels… or...
Joanna
Jan 1511 min read
Second Holiest
I think I’ve mentioned before how much Mr. Meat boasts about his incredible strength and his awe-inspiring weight lifting skills. If you...
Joanna
Jan 1315 min read
Boiled Chicken
Apart from my much-needed me-day , Jeddah turned out to be a total washout… literally . I had grand plans for the following day. Vic and...
Joanna
Jan 1011 min read
Me & My TikTok
At the end of the first day stuck, Martin stayed behind to camp with the truck, while Rosanna finally made her way to us in order to...
Joanna
Jan 108 min read
Stuck
The following day, we set off along the Red Sea coast, with Martin and Rosanna enthusiastically assuring us they knew of an incredible...
Joanna
Jan 915 min read
You’re a Woman
It was early morning… and we had a long, long drive ahead, so everyone was up and moving… some obviously faster than others. Those few...
Joanna
Jan 813 min read
Wreath Vibes
When we arrived in Abha, Rosanne realized she’d somehow lost her keys. All her keys… She was convinced she put them on a rock by her...
Joanna
Jan 610 min read
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