Blast From the Bayou Music Festival

Blast From the Bayou Music Festival

by | Jun 24, 2012 | Music Festivals

I recently drove the RV down to Preston, CT to attend the annual Blast From the Bayou Festival.  This is a three day music and dance festival that focuses on Cajun and Zydeco music.  Most of the bands are from Louisiana and most of the attendees are there to dance. ...

Cajun Prairie Bike Trip

by | May 1, 2012 | Bicycle Journeys, Louisiana

In May 2000, Anne and I took our first and only biking vacation together.  It was the first active adventure trip we had taken together.   We had recently got into Cajun and Zydeco music and I thought a trip to Louisiana would be a chance to experience the music first...

Biking Glacier National Park

by | Apr 29, 2012 | Bicycle Journeys, Montana

In the summer of 1996, I had the idea for my son Liam and I to take a trip together.  My desire was to do something physical and unique that we would remember for many years.  I’m not sure how I discovered the biking trips thru Backroads, but I picked one that was 5...
Florida 2012 – Winter Respite for a Year From Hell

Florida 2012 – Winter Respite for a Year From Hell

by | Apr 23, 2012 | Florida

For me and Anne, 2011 was the year from hell.  My colitis was out of control and I suffered from constant diarrhea, cramps, and bloody stools.  I tried several drug therapies to settle things down.  I had one drug that made me sick as a dog.  Another drug gave me a...