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On The Road Again; Portland to John Day and the Chief Joseph Rally

Posted on June 30, 2018 by volovecto

A yearly event since the 1970s for the BMW Riders Of Oregon is the Chief Joseph Rally.  The first several years the rally was held in Joseph, Oregon, named for the famous Nez Perce Chief (Nez Perce call themselves Niimiipuu).  … Continue reading →

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Things To Do In And Around Portland

Posted on June 29, 2018 by volovecto

The Great Northwest is second only to Sweden in places I want to be during Midsummer. I am in Portland now, enjoying long summer days and pleasant temperatures. There are many things to do in Portland, as I’ve written about … Continue reading →

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Last Days In Grenada

Posted on March 10, 2018 by volovecto

Grenada is a tropical island, and it needs rain to be as lush and green as it is.  I got about a day and a half of rain, and it was nice.  Great time to use the spa. The wind … Continue reading →

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Discovering Grenada

Posted on March 4, 2018 by volovecto

Driving around St. George’s, the Carenage: I had read about a good restaurant on the north side of the island, so with a rental car at my disposal, I spent Saturday driving along the west coast to explore the northern … Continue reading →

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St. George’s and local beaches

Posted on March 2, 2018 by volovecto

Magazine Beach: A rental car was necessary to explore the area surrounding Laluna.   Picking up the rental at the airport, I discovered a Grenadian temporary driver’s license was required and easily acquired for an additional $24.  Who knew?  Just a … Continue reading →

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Grenada

Posted on March 1, 2018 by volovecto

I just arrived in Grenada, the Spice Island.   Just 3 1/2 hours nonstop from Miami, it is a new island for me.  I’m staying at the lovely boutique hotel LaLuna. The water is warm, I’m guessing 80 – 82 F. … Continue reading →

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It’s Winter Solstice Time Again

Posted on December 18, 2017 by volovecto

This Thursday, December 21st, we in the Northern Hemisphere will once again experience the Winter Solstice, an event celebrated by pagans for thousands of years.  After the solstice, the days will grow longer and the nights shorter, in the never … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Neon

Posted on October 21, 2017 by volovecto
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The Real Wild Las Vegas

Posted on October 20, 2017 by volovecto

Two friends and I drove out to the Valley of Fire State Park for a look at more wild Las Vegas.   The Valley of Fire is only 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas, but it seems a world away. There … Continue reading →

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More From Natural Vegas

Posted on October 15, 2017 by volovecto

The Grand Canyon National Park is in Arizona, with 277 miles of the Colorado River running right through it. The Colorado River runs roughly east to west through the park, from Lake Powell on the Utah/Arizona border, to Lake Mead … Continue reading →

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