Sometimes we find pockets of peace in this troubled world. Driving west to Lafayette it was mid afternoon when we reached Baton Rouge. Along the Scenic Highway we found Bellue’s, a nondescript storefront we would have passed had Cheryl not … Read More
The world is a stage
The world is a stage. Or your oyster. Or both. Upon recommendation from Rhoda the concierge we tried a pair of new spots across from our Julia Street hotel: Happy hour at Rebirth was a jolly hootful awakening; we sang and … Read More
Streetcarma
We holed up near the Saint Charles streetcar line, close to the river, too, where we could hear steamship whistles at all hours, and the Creole Queen calliope hissed and sputtered a toe-tappin’ rendition of Down Yonder, and close to … Read More
Dinnervana
Last time we entered Grenada, Mississippi we arrived by rail on the City of New Orleans, and a few minutes south the train broke down on a siding in the stifling summer stew. No air conditioning. No food. No toilets. … Read More
My car won an Emmy. She let me ride along…
I’m John Robinson and this is my fellow traveler, Erifnus Caitnop. Together we have traveled more than 300,000 miles covering every mile of every road on the Missouri highway map. Along the way we’ve seen hidden gems that you won’t … Read More
Lunch at the Eagles Club
“Don’t be disappointed if we don’t see any eagles,” I warned my two young daughters as we drove round the last curve before we reached the river. A frigid January had tamed the top of the Mighty Mississippi. Only the … Read More
French Connection
At sunset we sailed out of Marseille in the shadow of the majestic Cathedrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure, more comfortable and relaxed than when my great grandfather left the port. My best guess is he didn’t stay long in Marseille, or anywhere, being … Read More
Graveyard with a View
Graveyards hold a special fascination for me. If you’ve read any of my books, you’ll agree. This one may have the best view I’ve ever experienced. Built centuries ago on a mountaintop overlooking Villefranche, the town of Eze Is a … Read More