Today was the day that I saw the Pacific Ocean for the first time (on this trip) and turned to start heading south. The map and video are here. The charmed weather that I had enjoyed during the first part of the trip has abandoned me for the time being and it was gloomy and … Continue reading Day 32 – Turning a Corner
After yesterday’s’ flight I was quite tired but I knew that I needed to stay awake until a reasonable bedtime to avoid jet lag. Unfortunately, my efforts were in vain as I went to bed at 11:15 PM and woke up at 3:45 AM. After failing to fall back asleep I got up early to … Continue reading Day 31 – A bit of Physics and a lot of Natural Splendor
This strange “day” of the trip actually bridges 10 days of real life. On October 13, I drove south from Bellingham along a scenic route than runs down the coast and offers broad views of the islands between the US and Vancouver Island in Canada. The original plan was to go to Seattle for a … Continue reading Day 30 – Trip Resuming
I am flying home today to be with my brother. Obviously, I do not know when/if I will continue the trip so it is goodbye for now.
Many of you will be too young to remember this Carpenters’ song but today was a wet Monday with very gloomy news to start the week. I learned that my brother is in intensive care and that the doctors were concerned that he may not make it through the night to Monday. Fortunately, he got … Continue reading Day 29 – Rainy Days and Mondays
As I planned today’s activities I realized that staying the night in Spokane was probably a mistake. I only do detailed planning a day or two in advance but I have an general outline of possible places to stay from my initial planning in the summer which included Spokane. The final part of yesterday’s drive … Continue reading Day 28 – The Mighty Columbia River
There is not much in Kalispell to see or do, unless you are a boater/cyclist/fisherman and have some time on hand, although the downtown area is somewhat charming. So, after a leisurely breakfast at the local Sykes diner which originally opened in the 1890s, I headed out of town to take the long way to … Continue reading Day 27 – Taking the Scenic Route to Spokane