"As usual, we attracted attention. The gentleman in the back took several pictures. As we left, there must have been about a dozen people watching and taking pictures from the front steps of the hotel." Read the full story by Lee-Ann and Dave here. Climbing the Ural Mountains. It's getting colder (+13 [...]

Stopped for a lunch in Bugulma, Tatarstan, and got spotted by local media. We got interviewed and joined for group photos by local motorcyclists.

"Today was a “free” day in Kazan. We have a walking tour of the city, and then are on our own for the afternoon. Our day began with the news that our first granddaughter, Emma Kathryn Fick has made her entrance into the world. Her birth did not go smoothly. Her Mom, Anna, had some [...]