Traveling is in my blood. When I was four my mother, with my sister and I in tow, escaped the evil grips of my biological father. I remember vividly the night my mother woke me and my sister up as if our lives were suddenly on the brink and our future on the balance. Our bags were already packed and we sneaked out of the flat that was the venue for vilification over … [Read more...] about Traveling is in my Blood
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Escape from Chung King
A double decker bus, obtuse and flimsy, jerked to a panicked halt in front of an evolving high-rise that towered over Tsim Sha Tsui like an emperor cast in bronze. A dozen Hong Kongers poured out carrying large bags of something fresh and smelly. A South Asian man, lean and pugnacious, carried goat and herb spices to prepare a meal that evoked memories from distant … [Read more...] about Escape from Chung King
Long Road to Darien
After spending three weeks at home, making renovations, finding new tenants, catching up on errands and working out, I was ready to hit the road again. My truck didn't stay parked the entire time. I took her to the shop and also did two overnight FedEX loads to Newark. Finally, Landstar assigned me a trailer so I drove up to York to pick it up. As luck would have it, at my … [Read more...] about Long Road to Darien
Blythe Island
If you're looking for a relaxing place for a family reunion, swimming or a cookout near Brunswick, GA, a good place to do that is Blythe Island. It's not a super fancy place, but it's spacious, clean and the staff is friendly. It's well maintained, there's usually not a big crowd there, so it's a perfect place to bring your family and chill. It has a nice campground, lots … [Read more...] about Blythe Island
Slip Inn Oktoberfest
https://chitopeppler.com/slip-inns-first-big-event/ The cooler weather is upon us. Fall has arrived. Football is back and so is Oktoberfest at the Slip Inn. Coming off the heels of a successful Crab Feast, JBAB WFR has put together another amazing event. The food was homemade, authentic and reasonably priced. A bratwurst with sauerkraut, German potato salad and a … [Read more...] about Slip Inn Oktoberfest