The sugar cane fields of Brazil are an interesting place. They can stretch out, unbroken for tens of miles and it is extremely easy to get lost in them. Naturally, when Team Boers and Team Ames were based in Lagoa Azeda, we opted to check them out: The only real gaps in the sugar cane … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Amanda Boers
Life In Lagoa Azeda, Brazil
While in Brazil, we spent the majority of our time based in the fishing village of Lagoa Azeda. Lagoa Azeda is very, very far off the tourist track which is just what we wanted. It is first and foremost a fishing village: I walked around the village when we first arrived to give you a … Continue reading
Bruno’s Bees: His Killer Bees…
It has been a while – too long – since Team Ames and Team Boers pursued an adventure together. So, it was with great pleasure that I, accompanied by my Italian, met up with Brandon and Amanda in Brazil. I’m a big fan of bees… and honey. Turns out my close family has the same … Continue reading
100,000+ Served…
102,301 to be exact (as of this writing). I’m referring to the number of people that have viewed my videos on YouTube.com. As my YouTube efforts have not been in place as long as The Velvet Rocket, I consider that a pretty decent showing. By far the most popular videos are those that involve guns, … Continue reading
Pulp Fiction (or Condoms Are Easier Than Diapers)…
I think pulp fiction cover artwork is great. Here are some examples… Amanda made these into a tabletop on a coffee table which I think is awesome… Continue reading
Highway 70 Road Trip Up Feather River Canyon…
During a recent visit to the Willow Glen, a wildlife photographer regaled us with tales of a trip up Highway 70 through the Feather River Canyon and up to Lake Almanor. I was hooked and almost immediately proposed pursuing this lead. Our crew decided to take a break from the remodeling of the Ames estate … Continue reading
Highway 49 Road Trip – The Yuba River, Downieville, Sierra City, Sierra Valley And More…
Looking for a solid road trip through the Sierras? Look no further… This 317-mile long state highway, dubbed the “Golden Chain” Highway, meanders through nine counties in the heart of the California Gold Country. Oakhurst anchors its south end while Vinton and Loyalton are found to the north. The miles along Highway 49 described on … Continue reading