On our way back from Seattle, we had to come through Portland to get back to home base. The Nomad Men of the family are all fans of a TV show called Grimm. It is a modern-day spin on the old Grimm’s Fairy Tales. And, you may have guessed it,… Continue reading
From our wandering Nomad Family to yours, where ever you may be, we would like to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous Holiday Season! Safe Travels. Continue reading
It was the first week of December. We had been in Oregon for 3 weeks with rain almost every day. Which put a damper, pun intended, on our adventures we wanted to take. So, we thought, “what can we do from the car regardless of the rain?” The answer? Road… Continue reading
Since we arrived in Oregon, we had nothing but clouds and rain continuously. One day we had a break in the rain and Mama Nomad and the boys went hiking. I still had work and figured I would get a chance to go hiking too. After all, it can’t rain… Continue reading
We just spent our 3rd Thanksgiving as Nomads. The first year we were in Georgia and spent Thanksgiving with our family in the area. The second year we were in Connecticut. And this year you will find us celebrating Thanksgiving 2016 in the Pacific Northwest State of Oregon. This year,… Continue reading
After leaving Idaho Falls, we continued our trek westward. This began our own Oregon Trail as we embarked on our journey to Oregon. This journey from one home base to another was a little different. Commonly we will drive from one locale to the next in one day. On occasion… Continue reading
Once we left the land of The Big Sky, we continued our journey westward. We entered a land of sand dunes, mountains, lakes and lava flows. We entered Idaho. The diversity of environments really took us by surprise. We also wanted to find a home base that would allow us… Continue reading
Today our youngest Nomad just turned 12. Now, to most, 12 is not a landmark birthday. Being 1, as it is the first, then 5 because you are a whole hand and then 10 because you are double digits, followed by 11 because you are no longer able to count… Continue reading
Halloween has come again. As many of you may know, it is one of the Nomad Boys’ favorite holidays. They love it and often plan their costume for the next year during or immediately right after the current Halloween. They have a blast and I love to celebrate it with… Continue reading
I have to admit something. I have been completely taken by surprise at the diversity of landscapes within the State of Idaho. We have been to Caribbean type waters and rock cliffs, mountains, lava fields, forests, open fields, reservoirs and canyons. A week ago we found two new landscapes: dunes… Continue reading
