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Day 6: Solar Eclipse

By tony.barb.fisher April 8, 20242024 Cross-continent tour

Despite reports of coyotes howling in the night, we slept well and did not hear any sounds at all. The Milddogs were up early and on the road by 9:00am heading toward their eclipse viewing location in Indiana. We departed the campsite shortly thereafter and headed towards St. Louis, MO.…

Day 5: Life is too short to fight the wind

By tony.barb.fisher April 7, 20242024 Cross-continent tour

An early rise to the day as I watch the sun appear through the trees that line to Cracker Barrel parking lot. It looks like it will be a clear and sunshiny day. A full host of campers spent the night at Cracker Barrel We started with breakfast at our…

Day 4: Bugs on the windshield

By tony.barb.fisher April 6, 20242024 Cross-continent tour

After a couple of nice days visiting family in S. Ontario it was time to really start our adventure. 10:00am and we’re on the road heading towards Sarnia and the Bluewater bridge as our entry point into Michigan. Bluewater bridge, Sarnia, ON My brother had suggested that I try jumping…