Edgar Allan Poe in Baltimore
Doug and I went all in on the Edgar Allan Poe sites in Baltimore. Poe died at just 40 years of age under mysterious circumstances in Baltimore, Md. We listened to an excellent book, A …
The Johnson Victrola Museum
In 1877 Thomas Edison successfully recorded a voice and played it back; he called his device a phonograph. 10 years later, Emil Berliner had upgraded to using discs instead of cylinders for better playback sound, but …
Mr. Knightley, the Best Kitty in the World, 2010-2023
How did we wind up with the best kitty in the world? I’m embarrassed to say that the story doesn’t always reflect well on me. We had two cats, Plutus and Roo, and they were …
The Walters Art Museum
We expected a short visit to the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Md., to see some Impressionist paintings in their collection, but we discovered a delightful museum with lots to see – and all for …
The Willowdale Steeplechase
One of our goals with Van Life is to seek out new experiences, and I’m here to tell you that the Willowdale Steeplechase in Kennett Square, Penn. fits the bill. What is a steeplechase? It’s …
Architecture / Flowers / History / Museums
The Nemours Estate
The last of the du Pont-related visits we made in Wilmington, Del., was also the most opulent – the Nemours Estate (the other visits were Hagley and Winterthur). This 200-acre “country estate” has a 77 …
Brandywine Museum of Art and the Wyeth Family of Painters
The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, PA showcases the works of American illustrator and artist N.C. Wyeth, his son Andrew Wyeth, and Andrew’s son Jamie Wyeth, along with other talented family members and …
Random Sites In and Around Wilmington
Looking for a quiet place to walk-n-talk on the phone with my BFF Jenni, and then take Mr. K on a walk, I arrived at Rockford Park in Wilmington only to find a full-blown carnival …
Mr. K, Adventure Kitty
When we decided to embark on this van life, our biggest concern was our cats, Plutus and Mr Knightley. Plutus, however, died from old age before it was time to launch. But how would Mr …
Meet Our Van
Welcome to our van! It is a 177″ wheel base extended high-top Mercedes Sprinter cargo van, coming in at 24 feet in length and just over nine feet in height. There are generally three van …