One of the downfalls of traveling with a pet is the need to stay at “pet friendly” hotels. Some of the large chains permit dogs with an exorbitant fee, the Red Roof Inn is one of the few that welcomes …
Fla to CT 2021 – Day Two
Sunrise over the St. Johns River was a welcome start to a day that would mostly be via the dreaded Interstate 95 – the famous road to Florida (or away from). Time for a fill up – and why not …
AROC-USA 2016 Convention and Drive
Each year, the Alfa Romeo Owners club – USA (AROC-USA) hosts a convention at a different location across the USA. This year, from June 12-19 2016, the chosen location is Nashville, Tennessee.
Austin Texas to Connecticut via Giulia Super – The scenic route
With springs arrival it is now time to leave the heat of Texas and drive back to the North East.
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Day one
Austin Tx to Alexandria, LA / 362 miles East Texas is very different from where I spent much of my time driving the last few months; western Texas and the famed Hill Country.
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Day 2
Day two: Alexandria LA to Houston, MS via Natchez Trace Parkway / 311 milesDawn never seemed to occur since a huge storm rolled into Alexandria Louisiana just as I was about to set off.
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Day 3
Houston, MS to Cookeville, TN via Natchez Trace Parkway & I40 / 305 mileHeading north again on the Natchez Trace parkway for the second day I stopped in Tupelo MS for coffee. Another historic downtown with lots of vacant storefronts.
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Day 4
Day four: Cookeville, TN to Asheville NC via I40/Tail of the Dragon/Blue Ridge Parkway – 270 milesInterstate I40 is an OK road if you have to travel the interstate although the abundance of police and overturned tractor-trailers do spoil the …
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Day 5
Day five: Asheville NC to Floyd, VA via Blue Ridge Parkway – 224 miles (planed) 261actual milesI hated to leave Asheville as its such a great city – so I stuck around for a couple of hours longer this morning …
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Day 6
Floyd VA to Luray, VA vie BRP & Skyline Drive – 245 milesRain and cold greater me as I awoke in my private motel. Fortunately the diner next door was open and the smell of coffee was in the air.
Austin to Connecticut via Giulia Super – Wrap up ; Day 7
After the tedious delays on Skyline Drive I decided to travel for miles rather then enjoyment and arrive at my Connecticut destination
Ommegang and Alfa – Road Trip to Maine
August 9th – 15th 2014 A road-trip starting with a visit to Brewery Ommegang to participate in the “Belgium comes to Cooperstown” beer festival. Two days of beer and camping on the grounds of this brewery. The next stops can …