I hated to leave this place today, but I have to try to go a bit further in order to get to my new place early enough to get things done before I start. I really had thought about doing a hike today and spendng one more night, but I think I should head out … Continue reading Day Fifteen – September 24, 2012
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Day Thirteen – September 22, 2012
Tonight I write from my iPad on the shores of Lake Quinault, pictured above. I have enough 3G service to post to the blog, but the app on here is quite a different beast than the web app so I will have to fix it up with the map and more pics when I get … Continue reading Day Thirteen – September 22, 2012
Day Twelve – September 21, 2012
She bitch-slapped the Pacific Northwest and caused destruction beyond comprehension. Trees were SCORCHED BARE up to 17 miles away. Enough ash was thrown out to fill a football field 150 MILES high. Mt. St. Helens - it has always had a fascination to me. I cannot explain why because I just have no idea why. … Continue reading Day Twelve – September 21, 2012
Day Eleven – September 20, 2012
Today was a leisurely travel day to go a short hop and not really too much to write about. The driving distances won't be as much now that I am in my new home state. Not a very good night's sleep last night so I woke up rather late. I got around, had breakfast, went … Continue reading Day Eleven – September 20, 2012
Day Ten – September 19, 2012
I am sitting in Mt. Rainier NP writing this edition. I ended up with a campsite in the Park next to a beautiful river. The Douglas Firs surrounding me are probably 100 feet tall minimum, and are probably 3 - 5 feet wide at the base. They are huge. The smell and sound of the … Continue reading Day Ten – September 19, 2012
