Author Archives: Dani Alcorn

Iceland 2022 – Day 2

May 29: Reykjavik I managed to stay up till about 10 PM working on yesterday’s blog and then fell deeply, deeply asleep. The next time I woke, I thought I’d been out for a good four or five hours, but … Continue reading

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Iceland 2022 – Day 1

May 27-28: Chicago – Reykjavik After three years of planning stalled by one pandemic, Trish and I finally headed out on our long-delayed honeymoon to Iceland. We [I’ve] planned a 16-day itinerary around the Ring Road that will hopefully show … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 10

Durango, CO – Ourey, CO – Aspen, CO I got the short end of the driving stick today. Heading into Aspen (and looking out the window) I assumed all the driving today would be on twisty little mountain roads. I … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 9

Moab, UT – Arizona – New Mexico – Colorado – Mesa Verde – Durango, CO While I napped yesterday, Dad did some more thorough route planning for the next few days. The oppressive heat has made him reconsider our original … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 8

Palisade, CO – Cisco, UT – Moab, UT We got good news from the car repair place this morning! Although they would have to special order a $400 tire from Denver to exactly match the specialty tires on the car, … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 7

Jackson Hole, WY – Green River, WY – Flaming Gorge, UT – Douglass Pass, CO – Grand Junction, CO – Palisade, CO The Parkway Inn breakfast spread was nice, though it was impossible to serve yourself anything without being in … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 6

Yellowstone National Park – Jackson, WY This morning, I was the early bird. I actually got up about 10 minutes before the alarm went off. I verified the previous night’s storm had blown away and we had gorgeous morning light … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 5

West Yellowstone, MO – Idaho – Yellowstone National Park Breakfast was available till 9:30. I was pushing it a little, but it was still only about 9:20 according to the clock in the room when I got to the lobby. … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 4

Custer, SD – Sheridan, WY – Montana – Cody, WY – Yellowstone – West Yellowstone, MO We drove a VERY long way today. Fortunately, our early night meant we were up early. The Bavarian Inn provided a lovely breakfast spread. … Continue reading

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Great Western Road Trip – Day 3

Chadron, NE – Mt. Rushmore, SD – Custer, SD We started today with another breakfast of champions: donuts. Everyone knew everyone at the local donut shop, Daylight Donuts. The service was extremely slow due to friendliness. Without a schedule to … Continue reading

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