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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
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 14, 20257 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 9, 20256 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 7, 20257 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 7, 20257 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 6, 20256 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 29, 202510 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 25, 20255 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 23, 202515 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 22, 202515 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 21, 20258 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 18, 202511 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 17, 202513 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 16, 20258 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 15, 202511 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 13, 202515 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 10, 202511 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 9, 20258 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 9, 202515 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 8, 202513 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 6, 202510 min read
As the World Turns…
Breakfast was abnormally early this morning because we had a long journey ahead. I’ve mentioned how harsh these long drives can be, but...
Joanna
Jan 3, 202512 min read
The Edge of the World
As I’d mentioned in my last blog, it’s only ever Mickey that gets her own room. Now that there was an uneven number of females on the...
Joanna
Jan 2, 202512 min read
The Spice of Life
On Boxing Day, Karen was back to her miserable old self again. She was definitely not handing out any chocolates with jokes. I suspect...
Joanna
Jan 1, 20257 min read
Saudi Santa
Christmas Day finally arrived… but there was no rest for the wicked. We were up abnormally early and back on the highway. It was a...
Joanna
Dec 29, 202412 min read
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