Day 90: Arriving to Whistler, British Columbia
My muscles were still so tight that I could barely move. I went to the Scandinave spa, which had tons of hot tubs nestled in the mountains!
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Days 88-89: Navigating Health Issues on the Road
My muscles were spasming so I drove to Washington to see a chiropractor. The next day it was worse, so I drove back to Washington to go to Urgent Care. I could barley move and didn’t sleep most of the night due to the pain.
Days 85-87: Loneliness in the Burbs
Sometimes the feeling of boredom is so powerful, I feel like I’ll lose my mind. If my mind is not stimulated in some way, it feels like torture.
Days 83-84: Dating the Wrong Guy in Abbotsford
I met up with a guy who I had been talking to on Tinder for a while, but it was clear from the beginning that it wasn’t going to work. I need to be attracted to someone physically, mentally, and emotionally. Even if it’s just to make-out.
Days 81-82: Highway of Tears
The highway of tears is a 450-mile stretch of highway in Canada where many women have gone missing and have never been found. It runs from Prince George to Prince Rupert. There are lots of billboards highlighting the dangers.
Day 80: Hipsters and Coincidences
I ran into a guy randomly, multiple times! I’ve always been a dreamer, so I would tell my friend in high school that life is like it is in movies and in books. Actually, real life is greater than any movie could be!
Days 78-79: Camping on a Ferry
I was thrilled to be sleeping on the deck of a ferry! I had views of the mountains right from my sleeping bag. It wasn’t crowded and I enjoyed all 36 hours of the trip. I even met some new friends!
Days 76-77: Hitchhikers and Border Crossings
I stopped for two hitchhikers who needed a ride into Alaska. I questioned them a lot. Giving a ride to a fellow backpacker is one thing. Bringing unknown foreigners into the US is another story.
Day 75: Hiking on a Glacier
After camping in a small, isolated cabin the night before, I drove a mile and started hiking on the glacier. It’s the world’s most drivable glacier.
Day 74: Alaskan Adventure!
I saw a sign on the side of the road that read “Glacier” with an arrow pointing down a gravel road. Intrigued, I drove down the windy road. I ended up camping in a tiny shack next to a glacier.
Day 73: Misophonia, Glaciers, and a Familiar Face
I went on a glacier tour in Anchorage, Alaska. We made a stop at a wildlife sanctuary too. At the end of the day, I had a chance to meet up with a friend.
Days 68-72: Weddings Galore!
I attended two weddings within two days in Denver, Colorado. Each one was beautiful and glamorous at two different venues.
Day 66: Bike Tour and Alaska State Fair
Anchorage offers great bike tours around the nearby park. In the summer, they have a huge state fair just outside the city. I saw lots of giant vegetables!
Days 64-65: Hiking Flattop Mountain in Anchorage
Hiking in Anchorage turned out to be pretty crazy, with fog and steep inclines. Thankfully, I met some military guys who helped me to the top.
Day 61: Alyeska Resort
I took a gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoyed dinner at the AAA, Four-Diamond award-winning restaurant. There is also a famous drink there. It’s called the Fizz and they limit how many drinks people can have because of its high alcohol content. The bartender explained that there is only one bartender who makes it, it’s a secret receipt, and he only makes it in the winter.
Days 59-60: Homer, Alaska
I spent a couple of days in Homer, Alaska, at an Airbnb. I walked along the spit, went to the salty dog café, and had wonderful conversation with my hosts. I stayed up until 2:00 am talking with Jerry on the porch.
Days 57-58: Denali National Park
I hiked for six miles in Denali National Park. The views were incredible! It got extremely windy and cold at the top, though.
Day 56: Friends in Fairbanks
Traveling solo can be lonely at times. On this day, I met Zack and Lily and they kept me company for dinner and hanging out in a hot spring. Before the hot springs, I went for a hike in a beautiful landscape.
