Continuing the conversation from back in December.... The Peacemaker and I got up early so we could get in a nice hike before leaving this gorgeous area of California (the redwood forest, not the town of Orick). We actually did 2 hikes that day, in 2 different forests. I’m just so mesmerized by these trees. … Continue reading For the love of road trips, part 2
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For the love of road trips, part 1
All those weeks ago (when I started this post it was weeks ago, but those weeks have turned into months) we all left Portland in the middle of a snow event. It sounds like I am running away from our traditional Portland winter, which by the way is nothing like winter in much of the … Continue reading For the love of road trips, part 1
Birthday Road Trip: Elk, California
Hwy 101 We headed south from Gold Beach on a beautiful Tuesday morning in May. All went very smoothly for about an hour. We were just south of Crescent City, California when we came upon a flagger with a stop sign. The motor home in front of us started turning around right there on Highway … Continue reading Birthday Road Trip: Elk, California
The American Southwest, part six
On our way out of Taos, destination Santa Fe, The Peacemaker insisted we grab a green chile cheeseburger at 5 Star Burger. Highly rated on Yelp, of course. This is Blue Eyes’ fried green chile cheeseburger with bbq sauce and onion rings. Very good although the straight up green chile cheeseburger that The Peacemaker ordered … Continue reading The American Southwest, part six
The American Southwest, part four
On Day 5 of our 16 day road trip we drove from Salt Lake City to Moab, Utah just in time to get checked in to our hotel and head over to Arches National Park for sunset. Blue Eyes and I had done this before, five years ago, so we knew how beautiful it could … Continue reading The American Southwest, part four
try not to cry on my rainbow 