Johan Ramakers

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Day 14 – The Sights, Sounds and SMELLS of San Francisco

Day 14 – March 26, 2016 Let me begin by saying that I can either type until my fingers bleed about San Francisco or I can keep it somewhat short and let the pictures tell the rest of the story. I think I will go with the latter choice. Whether you find yourself outside in …

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Day 13 -Pebble Beach, Carmel and the 17 Mile Drive

Day 13 – March 25, 2016 Our morning had a perfect beginning, after coffee of course, as we turned onto the 17-Mile Long Road. It’s part of the privately owned Pebble Beach Resort, cost $10 per vehicle and is worth every penny. 17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on …

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Day 12 – The Ever Changing California Scenery and Landscape

Day 12 – March 24, 2016 This morning was a simple bowl of cereal, as my tummy has not enjoyed a heavy breakfast lately. Besides I am doing my best to cut down on my calorie intake. It is difficult with temptation on every corner, but I am learning. We loaded up, went to the …

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Day 11 – We Found an Oasis of Beauty in Arizona

Day 11 – March 23, 2016 This morning woke up to doors slamming up and down the length of the motel. Why oh why, cannot people be a little more considerate of others? I try to gently close my door and not stand outside someone’s room talking like I am at a concert. Okay, climbing …

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Day 10 – From Panic Attack to Restful Stay on Historic Route 66

Day 10 – March 22, 2016 The day began on an excited promise of driving to a lower elevation. Flagstaff has seen me for the last time; I simply cannot handle the thin air. Han was not too happy with it either. It’s not the city which seemed nice enough. It’s just the air’s lack of …

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Day 9 – Joy, Joy…A Full Day to Catch Up, Do Laundry, Repack and Rest

Day 9 – March 21, 2016 The title says it all. We needed a day just to catch up on writing, wash some clothes, play with and learn more about our new toys of the Go-Pro and iPad and simply relax in between. It was most enjoyable because I personally love reorganizing based on recent …

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Day 8 – Seemingly Lost in The Grand Canyon

Day 8 – March 20, 2016 Our day started off with a filling scrumptious breakfast at Denny’s. Really it was. Brandon was our waiter and we found out later that he was just lending a hand since he was actually management. He was a lovely young man, kind, informative and let us take our time …

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Day 7- Oh Baby, Don’t Say Maybe

Day 7 – March 19, 2016 Woke up to a quiet morning in the hotel as most people were sleeping in after an evening of drinking and gambling. As we were having breakfast, the casino experienced a power outage. Strange because I have only spent the night at one other casino years ago in Winsconsin …

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Day 6 – New Mexico on the Fly

Day 6 – March 18, 2016 On our way to Santa Fe we made a side trip to Las Vegas NM on the suggestion of a trip advisor review. So happy that we took their advice. It was an enjoyable relaxing road to travel on with much to see, my favorite being one old dilapidated home, …

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Day 5 – Rolled Into New Mexico With Mariachi Music Blasting

March 17, 2016 – Day 5 Between Wichita Falls and Amarillo Texas (Hwy 287 and I-40), expect to see yellow fields of canola, wind turbines, beautiful blooming peach trees, storybook cowboy towns and then nothing for miles upon miles. Note: Be mindful of the speed limits. They change without notice in many areas from 75 …

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