All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go – like the old song says. Breakfast first, then straight out. No reason to linger at the hotel longer than necessary. Checkout is quick, everything paid, and it’s time for my last drive with my companion, the Jeep Wrangler. Since I only need to be at…

Today marks the last day of my trip. I allow myself the luxury of staying in bed a little longer, but skipping breakfast is never an option. I’ve paid for it – so I go, even if it isn’t exactly great. My plan for the day starts with a haircut at Semion Barbershop near Downtown…

The last big driving day on this trip. After the usual American breakfast, I started up my beautiful Jeep Wrangler and went straight onto I-25 south towards Colorado Springs. My first stop was Garden of the Gods. This public park is famous for its dramatic red sandstone formations with Pikes Peak as a backdrop. The…

This night I woke up just before 3 a.m. to a high-pitched, constant beeping. With my good hearing, it was unbearable. After a few minutes of listening and searching, I tracked it down to the small fridge in my room. One quick unplug, and the silence was delightful. I fell back asleep and managed to…

The choice of the new hotel turned out well. A comfortable bed and an AC that doesn’t roar through the night. Still, I woke up early again. Breakfast at the hotel was fine, but nothing close to what you get at Norwegian hotels. At least it was clean and had some options – mostly unhealthy…

Woke up at 6, got dressed, packed up, and moved everything into the car. The Jeep really shows its strength here – plenty of space and comfortable for a long day on the road. After checking out, I received a refund on my credit card for the nights I didn’t stay. By 7, I was…

Last day in Calgary. Since my flight was moved to 8:55 tomorrow morning, I’m spending the night at a hotel by the airport. I didn’t change my Airbnb booking, though, as canceling would have been more expensive than simply keeping it and not staying there. Most of my packing was done the evening before, leaving…