I was driving to a gas station in Port Hedland when a 6.6 earthquake shook the area. The credit card machines stopped working and the town was shook up. I was about to drive a few hours north to camp at Eighty Mile Beach – directly across from the epicenter that steamed from the ocean.
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Hiking in Karijini National Park
I hiked at Dale’s Gorge in Karijini National Park. The red rock canyon surprised me with natural pools and waterfalls, as well as lots of green life growing throughout. Then I found the most beautiful camping site, and it was free!
Camping at Cheela Plains
I hiked in Exmouth and enjoyed the beach before heading east. Then, I camped at Cheela Plains Station, where I went on a stargazing tour. I had the opportunity to photograph the moon & met some great people.
Days 78-79: Camping on a Ferry
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”
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”
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)”