I am still at Kalaloch Campground in Olympic National Park. ONP is an unusual park because it does not have a main road into a central section. Instead, 101 circles around the park and you can enter via several roads. Each access road leads to something completely different. For example, the Hoh Rain Forest is…
Unlike last summer when I was tent camping in Alaska, I have a kitchen, everything I need for easy living on the road (stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, double sink). Sometimes access to fresh foods is a problem, especially if I stay for a week or more in a remote area. Also, I don’t want to…
Tango and I are holed up for 7 days at the beach! After wandering here and there, spending only a night or two in one place, we discovered that Kalaloch Campground in Olympic National Park, which is situated on a low bluff and overlooking the ocean. The campground does not start reservations until closer to…
We have not ventured far during our first week. Until this morning, I drove 50 miles and now another 70 ish to the Pacific Coast. Grand total: 120-130 miles. We stayed in Sequim for several days because of a big festival. I wanted to see all the art exhibits and attend a talk about painting…
Tango and I take off in 2 days and, of course, I am excited! The days have been warm (for the PNW) and sunny, perfect for moving things between the van, car, and RV. Some stuff in the car I will need for the summer (jackets, shower kit for the Y) so it gets moved…
This morning while Tango and I walked around the marina, I started thinking about all the wonderful bits of life I have found and experienced in Sequim. I also reflected on the many other gifts found in my travels. Life is amazing and I position myself to experience it fully. Why haven’t I made lists!?…
I went to bed early and got lots of sleep, but I still woke up feeling some of yesterday’s funk. The good news, I had my water aerobics class and knew that should really help. Sitting in the hot tub before and after was be icing on the cake. Then, I drove around, picking up…
It’s been a tough week. The loss of Radio Mike still weighs on me, perhaps because people are still posting on his FB page! A female friend is posting evocative photos of herself taken by Radio Mike nearly 20 years ago. She calls herself Mikes “Muse”. Also, a nephew of his is posting photos and…
I lost an RVing friend yesterday. Actually, he was more of an acquaintance since I only interacted with him socially about half a dozen times at the most. However, in the nomadic community, every kindred spirit is automatically a friend, so I tend to think of him that way. I was not impressed when I…
Only two weeks until I leave for my summer travels. That means I am once again working through my “pre-flight” checklist. Dentist, Tango shots, stocking up on pantry staples, topping off the propane tanks. This year, I added to the list a stop at Michaels during a big sale to acquire more paint and canvas…