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More Sites and More Inspiration from Nevada Bob's New England Road Trip

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Scenes from Nevada Bob's New England Cruise
The Maine Lighthouse
Nevada Bob with Per Hanson

Fotos courtesy Gary Firstenberg.

After losing his wife a couple years ago, Nevada Bob 
lost himself in the writing of his memoirs, publishing 
his personal saga, 50 Years with the Wrong Woman
The Life of Nevada Bob: Adventures with Family, Friends and Foes
You can find the book here.


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