When I landed in Costa Rica back in 2003, I was pretty underprepared. This was my wife’s trip. She planned it and sweated the details. … Read the rest
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Inside El Avion
You might remember my earlier post that mentioned El Avion. Well, I found a site where you can see some great photos of the … Read the rest
A Tip of the Hat to the Boeing 747
A preface from Wandering Justin: I originally wrote this for another blog, but it seems relevant here. Enjoy!
Every time I go to band practice, … Read the rest
Five of the Cayo District’s Best Spots – Belize
If I had just one place to go in Belize, I’d head straight for the Cayo District. I’d skip the beaches. I’d turn my nose … Read the rest
The Humpiest Hotel Ever”
Ahhhhh! There are some things in this world that are simply dripping in cool factor. No, this is marinated in cool, so much that the … Read the rest
Going to Flagstaff” Don’t Miss Sunset Crater & Wupatki
A few years ago, Sarah and I were riding in the Taylor House Century bike ride in the 60-mile group. I didn’t know much about … Read the rest
5 of the Best Places to Mountain Bike in Phoenix, Ariz.
UPDATE December 2021
OK, this post is too old to be useful without some updating. Rather than re-writing it, I’m going to use it as … Read the rest
Descending into the Abode of the Gods – Belize
From my January 2007 trip
And a quick note from Wandering Justin – even after touring the mighty Australian Outback, this day still holds its … Read the rest
Puerto Rico – Go or no”
I never really would’ve thought about going to Puerto Rico on my own. It just never occurred to me, especially since it’s harder to get … Read the rest
The Final Australia 2007 Post
Friday, Aug. 31
Seriously, you haven’t lived until you’ve seen an F-111 fly a few hundred feet over your head with its afterburners lit. This … Read the rest
Australia Post #11: Yunguburra to Cairns to Brizzy
Thursday, Aug. 30
The early bird gets to see a tree kangaroo, don’t you know” I was lazy this morning. But Sarah wasn’t, and she … Read the rest
Australia Post #10 – Port Douglas and Yungaburra
Tuesday, Aug. 28
For some time, I’ve chased an elusive fruit called the black sapote. It’s related to the persimmon, and I first encountered it … Read the rest
Australia 2007 Post 9 – Cairns to Kuranda to Port Douglas
Monday, Aug. 27
On the Captain Cook highway, I’m in the right seat and I feel like a 15-year-old learning to drive again – all … Read the rest
Australia 2007 Post #8 – Darwin to Gove to Cairns
A note from Wandering Justin: I had a little lapse in posting this week … lots of freelance work to finish! Also, the next entry … Read the rest
Australia 2007 – Last Day in the Kakadu
Friday, Aug. 24
At dawn, I found out what makes Sandy Billabong so cool: There is nothing like seeing a sunrise here. The water is … Read the rest
How to Talk to Aborigines
Thursday, Aug. 23
G’day, mates, and welcome to the inaugural episode of “How to Talk to Aborigines.” I’m your host, Wandering Justin!
Alright, now … … Read the rest
Intro to Crocs and Billabongs
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Being German near water is the most dangerous thing you can do in Australia.
Starting today, I will start hearing a plethora … Read the rest
Australia 2007 – Bleedin’ on Darwin, Tour de France Pee at Lewinsky’s
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Midafternoon
I was trying to keep calm, but I was kind of worried. Sarah was leaving bloody footprints all over the beach, … Read the rest
Australia 2007 – Entry #3
Monday, Aug. 20
NOTE: Not many photos in this entry. I chose not to lug the camera around during most of the day’s walking around … Read the rest
Australia Post #2
Saturday, Aug. 18
I like my coffee a lot, and my coffee likes me. That means I want to taste the coffee, not have it … Read the rest