On this day, Cara was busy so Eric struck out alone to explore the city. We worked most of the day and then at about 7 PM Eric took off to check out a driving simulator business and check out the town. This is the second to the last night we will be in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel Facts Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Location: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. Route: Hotel area to a driving-simulator business, then by taxi to the Japanese district, followed by a walk back to

Went on a short walk and had lunch and then in the evening we did a big loop walking around Hoi Chi Minh City. We started and ended on walking street. No real destination, just taking a stroll while we took in the sights and sounds. Travel Facts Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Location and route: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A short lunchtime walk, followed by an evening walking loop starting and ending on Walking Street. Timing: Selected photos and video run from 12:23 pm thr

In Hoi Chi Minh city, they divide areas into districts. We are staying in District 1 which is the tourism district. On the weekends they shut several streets down for cars and scooters. They call this walking street. Travel Facts Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — the District 1 area and Walking Street. Photos and videos: Halloween evening and the following morning, through November 1. Times are Vietnam local time. Food: Sandwich-and-co

Our journey from Indianapolis through Dallas and Hong Kong to Vietnam, followed by our first days exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

A surprise farewell cookout with friends before our winter travels, followed by a bike ride through downtown Indianapolis.

Two fall bike rides around Indianapolis with friends, from downtown and Fountain Square to the trails toward Broad Ripple, with dinner and board games between and after the rides.

Our fifth annual fall leaf-peeping and winery bus tour, with Stepp Cemetery, Oliver and Butler wineries, and an evening at Allison House.

A 22.4-mile fall ride from Fountain Square along the Pleasant Run and Pennsy trails, followed by Thai curry at Siam Square.

Jane and David’s wedding weekend at Emerson House in LaPorte, Indiana, with Friday welcome drinks, and a Saturday wedding and reception followed by Sunday Funday.

A Gaston-to-Muncie ride on the Cardinal Greenway, with long green trail stretches, bridges around Muncie, and a washout west of town.

A sunny 26.14-mile Indianapolis bike ride with Eric, Cara, Mark, and Mike through Irvington, bike lanes, trail work, Red Lion Grog House, and a long straight rail-trail home.

A visit to the Colts Disciples tailgate party, followed by a 20.27-mile Indianapolis ride through White River State Park and along the Pleasant Run Trail toward Irvington.

A full day, 50.6-mile trail ride through Indianapolis, then out past Brownsburg and back via the B&O Trail.

A 43.4-mile ride on the Pumpkin Vine Bike Trail in northern Indiana Amish country.

A full-day Buffalo to Niagara Falls bike ride with Brian: Shoreline Trail, Niagara Falls State Park, Goat Island, Terrapin Point, Cataract Overlook, Nietzsche’s, and Vasilis Express.

A 24.22-mile Buffalo-to-Tonawanda loop through parks, the Tonawanda rail-trail, Erie Canal history, Niagara River waterfront riding, trail art, and dinner.

A Buffalo bike day through city bike lanes, Canalside, historic ships and submarines, riverside trails, and a sunset along the water.

A 32.57-mile Sunday ride up the Nickel Plate Trail to Fishers, over toward Carmel, and back to Broad Ripple.

Ride to check the flooding status of the Rocky Ripple neighborhood in Indianapolis.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 We drove to Marion, Indiana, parked by the 31 Club, and rode the Cardinal Trail out toward Swayzee, Sweetser, and Converse before turning around and coming back. The ride was about 28.1 miles, with a mix of tree-lined trail, old railroad bridges, small-town stops, and a few oddball roadside details. Afterward we met Jennie and friends at the 31 Club and stopped by Ed and Jennie’s on the way home. Photo log Rolling out from Marion for our Cardinal Tra