I arrived to the ferry terminal later than I should have, around 8:00 am. No matter how hard I try, I am often running slightly late for anything that requires me to wake up early. I was waved on to the ferry shortly after I arrived and they asked me to parallel park in aContinue reading “Days 78-79: Camping on a Ferry”
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Day 74: Alaskan Adventure!
Before checking out of my Airbnb, I took advantage of the washer and dryer. After finishing my laundry, I drove to Costco to get new tires. While I waited, I shopped around and ate at their food court. I noticed they had chili on the menu. It made me laugh. Portland had kale and quinoaContinue reading “Day 74: Alaskan Adventure!”
Day 41: Wasps and Didgeridoos
I was grateful that I woke up in the tent and was not attacked by a person and/or a bear. I wanted to get out and start hiking! Having a hard time finding a good trail with the slow wi-fi at the front desk, I asked the woman working there (who was my waitress theContinue reading “Day 41: Wasps and Didgeridoos”
Day 40: Glamping in Madeira Park
After checking out of my Airbnb and grabbing a quick breakfast at a local café, I headed to the Hard Rock casino so I could buy the one souvenir that I collect: a Hard Rock shot glass. At the front entrance of the casino, a young girl scolded me for trying to walk inside, andContinue reading “Day 40: Glamping in Madeira Park”
Days 12-15: Backpacking in a Rainforest (Olympic National Park)
My friend Mandy had planned a four-day backpacking trip in Olympic National Park, Washington. The plan was to hike about 14 miles to the Enchanted Valley and hike back out. Mandy’s friend, Lori, was flying to Bend, Oregon and then on July 5th, they would drive to the forest and start hiking. Mandy told meContinue reading “Days 12-15: Backpacking in a Rainforest (Olympic National Park)”