Teglo Goes...
…to the Pacific Northwest, USA
Posts include days 2-36 in chronological order. Click to read each short story.
Days 17-18: Discovering Portland, Oregon
I met with a friend who I had met while hiking the John Muir Trail two years earlier. He took me to the rose garden, which was beautiful. Then I went to a clinic to get a nasal balloon clearing.
Days 19-21: Learning About Portland, Oregon
You might think the city is named Portland because of the port activity, but it’s actually because the two founders had an intense coin toss to determine who could name the city. I learned all about the history of Portland on a bike tour.
Days 22-24: Summary of Portland, Oregon
I visited the Grotto, and was enjoying Portland, until my car window was smashed in. I was warned about the rampant break-in’s from all of the homeless people. I just didn’t think it would happen to me.
Day 25: Driving to Whidbey Island, Washington
The drive to Whidbey Island was scenic. I was also able to see deception pass, where the water was violent below. The bridge made me nervous though.
Days 26-27: Friends on Whidbey Island, Washington
I went for a hike along the ocean and bay. I also met up with a friend and her family while they were on vacation from Missouri. It was just what I needed.
Days 28 – 29: A Date in Seattle, WA
There it was. Awkward. Trying to date while traveling is very difficult. I tried to make it clear that I was a traveler, but apparently, the message wasn’t clear enough.
Day 30: Sightseeing in Seattle, WA
I explore the Public Market and took a boat to see the skyline. The first Starbucks was crowded and not worth the wait.
Day 31: Seattle Sights, Friends, Uber Rides
I went to a pop culture museum, a glass museum, and went to the top of the space needle in the day time and the night time. Seattle has a lot to see and do.
Day 32: Train Ride to Portland
I took the train back to Portland for another nasal balloon clearing. I also missed the final call for boarding. An English man rushed up to the counter at the same time. The woman asked if we were together and the man said, “not yet.”
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