Thirty-eight years ago as we began our married life, we cycled out of Strafford, Vermont and began a year-long bicycling adventure traveling around the world. (The photo is from Nepal.) Then came another wonderful adventure -- children and careers. With children on their own and our careers behind us, we entered the next chapter, again with a bicycle adventure. That one was more modest, train trips across the country and five weeks on bikes from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR; but it greeted us with we good riding, great sights, and interesting people.

After two bicycle trips on the west coast, we tried something different. With an old dog along for the ride and a camper in the bed of the pickup, we set off for the desert southwest exploring national parks, enjoying daily cycling, and even playing a little golf.

In Spring, 2017, we decided on an international adventure. We landed in Lisbon, Portugal and rode a loop through Portugal and Spain and back to Lisbon. Once again, seeing the sights, meeting people, and pedaling 1600 miles were wonderful!

In March 2018 we left Maine after a big snow storm and headed to North Carolina for some warmth - we didn't find it. We went further south to SC - still didn't find it! But we did discover new places to cycle and explore!

It is now August 2023, kids are married with families of their own (five wonderful grandchildren) and we are off on another adventure! Our first stop will be Lily Bay State Park on August 13, then head north and west, across Canada and into Alaska driving and camping with bikes and a canoe. Here is the family, though missing Miles' wife, Baily.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Together again . . .


Anne and I met up in Montecito at her friend, Lauren's, home. Thanks to Lauren and Roger for the wonderful care, great meals, and good company!


  Anne is feeling better and we rode 34 miles today and arrived in Oxnard for the night.  It was a great day -- perfectly flat, no wind, 80 degrees, and sunny.  Everyone was at the beach. 



 We hope to make it to Santa Monica tomorrow and stay with friends.


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  1. Walt EMarch 17, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Sorry to hear about Anne's bronchitis but happy to see she's on the mend. Both Marie and I look forward to your posts and the photos are amazing. Keep 'em coming. Please be careful and safe on the desert leg.

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  2. UnknownMarch 24, 2014 at 1:12 AM

    Hey Anne and Dana..enjoying following your blog..great pictures..esp liked the artichokes..and this picture of Lauren..is Lauren, Laurie?? Trying to squint and see her with red hair.. our hair has changed as well..right? Maybe that's not who I think it is..Hope you get to see Judi and Justin in Fountain Hills..travel safe..XOXO

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