by justbeingbing | Jul 6, 2019 | Americana, British Cream Golden Retrievers, Colorado Road trip 2019, Freedom, Hiking
I’m learning that on every trip, there will be moments that throw me out of my comfort zone and cause me to scramble a bit, pray harder, and just meet the anxiety head on and deal with it. To be sure, I’ve already had a few of those this week, and...
by justbeingbing | Jul 4, 2019 | Americana, Colorado Road trip 2019, Freedom, Hiking, Road trip with your dog, Solo female travel, White golden retrievers, women
Girl power. Yup, it’s a real thing, though I’m technically past what most may consider my “girl” years. It may only be night #2 of “Bing and Lexi’s Wild West Adventure”, but I’m feeling pretty accomplished at the...
by justbeingbing | Jul 3, 2019 | Americana, Colorado Road trip 2019, Freedom, Hiking, Journey, Traveling with your dog
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have it only we seek them with our eyes open. – Jawaharlal Nehru On the Road Again – from Virginia to Colorado I am beginning anew and...
by justbeingbing | Aug 22, 2018 | Americana, British Cream Golden Retrievers, Florida Keys Road Trip 2018, Freedom, Journey, Solo female travel, women
It wasn’t easy, but after almost a week of complete relaxation and near-gluttony, I determined to leave my friends and their fabulous home and hospitality in Islamorada, and head north on the A1A. From all the comments and responses requesting their address and...
by justbeingbing | Aug 16, 2018 | Americana, Florida Keys Road Trip 2018, Freedom, Journey, Solo female travel, women
Destination day dawned clear and bright. I began the day in the middle of south central Florida with a mix of glad anticipation to finally arrive in the Keys and a sense of loss that my journey south was coming to a close. If you’re tempted to feel sorry for...
by justbeingbing | Aug 12, 2018 | Americana, Florida Keys Road Trip 2018, Freedom, Journey, Solo female travel, women
As I write, I’m discovering some of the less sensational parts of my journey have turned out to be much more compelling and interesting once I stopped long enough to reflect and write about them. Experiencing these weeks through the windshield and on foot have...