In Search of Polar Bears
Friday, August 10th, 2018 Overnight the ship headed North with the intent to find Polar Bear in the pack ice. We woke up to find pack ice all around the ship. We spent a very relaxed morning just cruising in…
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Mushamna and Monaco Glacier
Thursday, August 9th, 2018 Up early and greeted with low cloud. It actually felt like we were in the high arctic. Stephen went on the long hike while Caroline opted of the short hike. It was. Nice to be walking…
Signehamna and Lilliehöökfjorden
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 Signehamna, Krossfjorden. Up early for an invigorating 3-hour hike across rocky terrain, around various lakes and to the foot of a Karlbyeren Glacier. Just as we landed, we were greeted by an inquisitive Arctic Fox. The…
Alkhornet, Isfjorden
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 Morning spent on deck taking in the views as we cruised into Isfjorden. Fine weather and calm seas. In the afternoon we hiked around Alkhornets which is home to many sea birds. This cliff also signals…
Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
Monday, August 6th, 2018 Located half way between the northern tip of Norway and the southern tip of Svalbard, Bjørnøya is home to thousands and thousands of birds. We spent a pleasant morning zodiac cruising along the southwest coastline doing…
2018 Svalbard Expedition
Friday, August 3rd, 2018 Heading North in search of Polar Bears. We journey to Svalbard for an expedition along the west and northwest coasts of Spitsbergen Island. This is likely our last expedition trip on The World, but a great…
Williams Hill BLM and Highway 1
Weekend, July 20th to 22nd, 2018 Spent a hot few nights at Williams Hill BLM futzing with Molly before return along the magnificent Highway 1.
Pinnacles National Park
Saturday, July 14, 2018 A hot but wonderful day in Pinnacles National Park. And no issues present with Molly.
New Plates for Molly and an Engine Warning Lamp
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 The plan was for a weekend camping trip to Pinnacles National Park. First chore was to mount the new license plates. Unfortunately less than 2 miles down the road, Molly decided it was a good time…
New Floor and Record Temperatures
Weekend, June 1st to 3rd, 2018 Spent the weekend at Acorn Campground, which mainly involved walking in the heat of the day, laying a floor in Molly and fixing the front camera which I broke.
Molly Returns from Phoenix
Weekend, May 26 to 28, 2018 Flew back to Phoenix to collect Molly from the Long Term Parking Lot and drive back via Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park.
Overland Expo West, 2018
Under Construction
MOLLY 42 “This is a thinking man’s toy”, Michelle Boltz The key events in the construction of our Molly. Contract Signed – September 23rd, 2017 Name Selected – Molly – September 24th, 2017 Molly is the name we have selected…
Cubao, Manila
Tuesday to Saturday, December 4-9, 2017 A short work trip and first time in the Philippines for us both. Caroline got to catch up with a friend and Stephen got to work. Did a little exploring to get a feel…
Solar Eclipse – Sisters, OR
August 21st, 2017 A trip one year in the works – flights and hotels were booked the moment it was possible to do so. We were getting excited as the event drew nearer. So time to check some logistics about…