Roadtrip – Leg Wyoming

After a relaxing day two in Salt Lake which included a free concert on the lawn with Jenny Lewis and Bon Iver [happiness], we took off for about 450 miles on I-80 through Wyoming.
Now, Wyoming has been terrifically endeared to me in the last 8 hours of driving, and it’s not just because [...]

Roadtrip – Leg Salty Lake

This afternoon we arrived in Salt Lake City. Incidentally, the vast majority of the roads here are named things like 2050 East or 1700 West. This is so because the whole of the city is mapped out according to its distance from the Mormon Temple at its center. Curious.
We also learned that July is [...]

Roadtrip – Leg Vegas

Well, now. Luisa and Nelly are on a great adventure. Leg #1 of the Roadtrip to deliver Darrelle’s Jeep to Colorado is finished. I’ve learned a few things.
1. One should check the oil and coolant before the trip. \\\ While Lu got a last minute camping accessory at REI, I checked the Jeepie’s oil [...]

Adeus, Los Angeles

I am at LAX awaiting my delayed Southwest Airlines flight to Seattle.  I so need this little mini-holiday from the madness that has been my last 3-6 months.  By night’s fall I shall be welcomed onto Whidbey Island with hugs and hoorays from Jesse and Trevor Borden and the funky bunch.  Yesterday I had to [...]

Brazil, I Would Like to Go To You; Me Discreetly in USA Today

Even if every Brazilian I’ve met makes fun of my Portugal-accent in my horrendous Portuguese, I want to go to Brazil.
(Girl in Brazil.  By Gustavo Minas.)
Also, my Travel Tips in 140 characters were recently published in the USA Today via Twitter.  I thought that was cute. I am the @Freshgreenbeans.