2025 Trek Part 1

Route Map -Part 1

This is the trek to date.  About 3,100 miles.  We visited friends along the way, which explains the circuitous route to Michigan. We'll be camping out in the Midwest for a while and allow the monsoon in Arizona to blow out.

The Roadtrek has about 71,000 miles and is doing well.  We do about 6,000 miles each year but skipped 2023 because of health issues.  Cancer does get in the way.  

This year I was able to get all of the medical stuff out of the way for 3-6 months, and that opened a window of opportunity this summer.  However, I do have a medical leash.  The nephrostomy tubes are the largest impediment at present.  No water sports and certain physical limitations.  But it is, what it is.  G has become quite adept at the wound care, which needs changing every couple of weeks.  And there is discomfiture from the sutures. 

The first tube was installed in early 2023, so I've had lots of time to improve this and make it work.  I've discussed with my doctors, and each patient finds their own way.  My urologist says I'll have these tubes for life, or there is a major surgery alternative.  One downside is the tubes requires periodic replacement.  This can be every 4-6 months if there are no complications.  So, I treat them carefully and "hope" there will be few issues.  I can deal with the discomfiture. 

Nephrostomy Bandages

(C) N. Retzke 2025

The Owl and the Bomb

 

Albuquerque, New Mexico

We are on our 2025 trek and so we have gone 3,100 miles.  Many stops along the way. More to come.  Currently in Michigan for the 4th of July.

One of our stops was Albuquerque, New Mexico and this time we visited two new places.  The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, and the Owl Cafe.

The museum was very interesting with both indoor and outdoor exhibits.  About 6 acres of walking space.  

The Owl Cafe is somewhat of a local legend and serves really delicious malts and ice cream shakes.  Many calories!

Here's the Owl Cafe:

(C) N. Retzke 2025