Category: On The Road

Logistics and mishaps from the road and off-road.

West by Northwest

We left the family and friends in NOLA yesterday. It’s always tough leaving Mamma Jill and Mr. V We got into San Francisco last night and took the Airporter to Marin. I had a doctors appointment today. Just your average everyday experimental clinical trial… Continue Reading “West by Northwest”

Heading North

This is a final post from my trip South to Latin America. Michel and I are actually on our way to Spokane right now. From NOLA, we made a pit stop in San Francisco to meet with Dr. Miller. From last week: I am… Continue Reading “Heading North”

Travel Weary

Kyle, Alison, Thad and I decided to make a stop in Costa Rica after our Tulane Buenos Aires week. Then Thadded us. So… Just me, Alison and Kyle. I am flying on a buddy pass with Uncle Brian… So my connection went through Atlanta.… Continue Reading “Travel Weary”

Viva Uruguay

Having a free day, I was intent on visiting Uruguay. Michel has a family friend who said I could not miss Colonia del Sacramento if visiting Buenos Aires. Only an hour ferry ride across the river delta. I think the rivers name is Rio… Continue Reading “Viva Uruguay”

Buenos noches Buenos Aires

I have some catching up to do but thought I should include some posts from my trip to BA. My tulane MBA class and our ‘sister’ class from the Houston campus begin a week of international business week tomorrow. Most of us got in… Continue Reading “Buenos noches Buenos Aires”

Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa & Shasta

Taking an alternate route to I-5 this morning, we went through a foggy Napa Valley. And Lake Berryessa. Jimmy and I cycled this country last fall. Sean and me @ Lake Berryessa: We stopped for lunch at lake Shasta: We stopped in Dunsmuir. Kyle… Continue Reading “Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa & Shasta”

Welcome to LA

We were scheduled to arrive in Marina Del Rey at 5pm yesterday. The LA traffic set us back an hour or so. I can’t believe people do this commute everyday… -SG

Things we miss in NOLA

The barathon must be tonight… — How many people will beat Vinnie…?

Where it all started…

Family Road Trips: We passed this car today and it took me back to my childhood — Every summer my mom and my brother and I would drive from Spokane, Washington to Redwood City, California. We would generally take three or four days to… Continue Reading “Where it all started…”

You “Go Girl”

So, we had to stop and pee today. It happens a lot, especially with a pregnant momma. This time was different. I pulled off the interstate onto a dirt road. Thinking that we may not be far enough off the interstate, I look to… Continue Reading “You “Go Girl””