So Close!!! (And yet, soooooo far…)

Those of you who saw my last post, East Meets West – A Room with a View, probably got the impression from my bedroom window photos that I live pretty close to the ocean, right? Yeah, I thought so, too…that is, until I actually tried to walk there. One of the things I’m quickly learning about … Read moreSo Close!!! (And yet, soooooo far…)

East meets West

I’ve been in Oregon for 25 days now, and I just wanted to share my first impressions of the place… These first few pictures were taken on the last day of our cross-country drive: Obviously, we made it here eventually. Here’s my first glimpse when I woke up the next morning: I’ve heard it said … Read moreEast meets West

Day 5…It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

The last day of our 5-day adventure was a combination of awesome and awful. We started out our day with a flat tire (awful), but fortunately, there was a  Commercial Tire center literally a block away from our hotel – in fact, the parking lots were connected, so you could get to it without ever … Read moreDay 5…It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

What a Difference a Day Makes…

Today was Day 2 on the road from Maryland to Oregon. So far, we’ve traveled through 7 states: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana yesterday, and Indiana, Illinois and Missouri today.  I know everyone is waiting with baited breath to hear my horror stories about the nightmare that is traveling with 5 cats, but … Read moreWhat a Difference a Day Makes…