The drive from Portland to Walla Walla was gorgeous, all along the Columbia River. Great views of Mt. Hood sticking up out of the clouds. I was amazed at how many dams there were along the route. It is a big ass river and I guess you’ve got to keep it under control, and hey…
I took some time to drive up from San Diego to Portland, so I make a few stops along the way. First stop was in Clear Lake, CA. It was a beautiful spot, but apparently I was on the ‘bad side’ of the lake. I found a very cute, inexpensive motel, right across the street…
Next stop San Diego. Yes, it is faster to go through Utah, but my mom, and my rum stash are in Albuquerque! I’ve been housesitting for a friend in San Diego for several years, and it is a pretty amazing spot. I’ve got a great view of the ocean, crazy beach people, and several good…
From Raleigh, it was on to Albuquerque to see the fam, and then up to Denver. Driving into Colorado from NM at Raton Pass, I got a little teary eyed. Even though I dont really have a home, this is the closest I’ve got. A stop at my storage shed was bittersweet. All of my…
Wally I was in Raleigh for a month sitting for Wally the Wonder dog! Wallinator, Wallsenberger, Walliford, many names, one awesome dog. Wally’s human has done an amazing job training him, he is very well behaved, sweet, silly and very handsome. Wally lives in a very tight knit community where everyone seems to know everyone…
Back to Charleston to meet up with yet more family! This family included the the short cute types that you get to give back to mom and dad! We started with a river taxi ride, and ended up downtown for a cold beer. Its hot & muggy, but a cool spot. We spent a day…
After Miami, I drove up to Charleston to pick up some family and the next day we drove up to North Myrtle Beach to stay with more family. They were the best hosts I’ve ever stayed with, and plied us with seafood, cocktails and gorgeous views from their balcony! The took us to a place…
The Keys were amazing, so much going on. Crazy people, beautiful sunsets, lots and lots of rum! It’s also a pretty long drive. Granted I was driving, not biking like some people I know. Its about 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West. Doesn’t look that far on the map! First stop was in…
The coolest thing about Lake Okeechobee was saying it… AND I finally got a good picture of a real live aligator up close and personal! Just in case its not obvious, YES, I took this picture! This was just a stop in between The Villages & Miami. It was a pretty cool spot. Lots of…
Wichita Falls, TX I started my journey on April 1st! A fitting beginning! I got as far as Wichita Falls, TX the first night, which was ok. I opted to pay the extra $10 at a local hotel & get a jetted tub! That was fabulous! I was told that this picture pretty much sums…
