Travel Words and Thoughts
I’m currently on the road, visiting the Redwoods in California. Another post will have photos and other details of my trip, but for now, these are my random thoughts on traveling.
- Not all “Free Wifi” is necessarily a good thing, regardless of the idea of being “Free”
- There are roads that say it’s 132 miles to your destination, but going 65 miles an hour and getting there in 2 hours may not be possible.
- Lunch may consist of a snack-size piece of cheese and a Vitamin Water.
- Deciding to take tons of photos on a digital camera is a good thing, even if I know that a good half of the photos may be out of focus, contain the wrong subject I was after or can’t remember where it was I took the photo.
- In line with the last thought, I’ve learned that it’s very useful to take a photo of the sign related to the photos that are taken soon after.
- Face wash, face scrub or just water splashed on your face makes you feel a hundred times more refreshed afterwards.
- Sometimes bad coffee is not bad.
- Scratch the above. It’s good to have a lot of Starbucks available.
- Nothing beats a nice bed to get a good night’s rest, even when it’s only $60/night.
- Most hotels that are $60/night don’t have nice beds.
- The 12 hours it takes to reach your destination is all worth it when you have 15 minutes to take in the beauty of nature.
Ok, I lied. There was one photo on this post. Lots more later.
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I’ve often wondered about the availability of good coffee in The Redwoods and now I know! Safe travels today and I look forward to seeing you guys later!!!
I’ve found $250 a night hotels that have pretty crappy beds too, so price is not always a deciding factor! 🙂
It’s been decades since I’ve been to the Redwoods, I’m jealous!
It’s been a long time for me at the Redwoods, too! Beautiful as ever – great picture! I am jealous.
I cannot wait to see more photos!
I have started taking pics of signs of things to help remind me too. Especially in our garden. At first I could not tell what anything was, so I took pics of the seed packets 🙂
I love the picture and can’t wait to see more!
When it comes to my camera I’m more of a shoot first, think about it later kind of person. Which is all well and good until I look back on them and can’t remember where I took it. So your idea of the road sign is just what I hadn’t ever thought of. Thanks mate.
Lots of what you said applies to camping, too. Awesome photo, by the way!
hilly – When the hotel’s coffee sucks, there’s Starbucks (that could be a jingle)
dave2 – Yes, this is true (I’ve had a bad bed at Circus Circus during Comdex for over $300/night).
sybil law – You and Dave2 will need to make another trip soon.
kilax – The reminder pics have been a nice reminder. Glad you know this trick, too.
tori – Will be posting soon.
kevin – You are most welcome. And with digital, it’s easy to take as many as you need to.
nilsa – Thank you. I liked that shot of the sky peeking in through the trees.