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A Classic Train Ride! Our Ride On Amtrak’s Coast Starlight Train – Day 65

livesimplenow 0 Comment California, The Days Of The Trip Amtrack Coast Starlight Train, Amtrak, diner car in a train, pacific coastline, riding the train

Ever since I can remember, I have dreamed of taking a long, classic train ride throughout the country. For so many folks, there is something so romantic and nostalgic about a train ride. And I can say I certainly have […]

The Beginning of an Amtrak Journey on the Coast Starlight Train – Day 64

11 Nov

livesimplenow 0 Comment Oregon, The Days Of The Trip Amtrak, Bucket List, Portland, train, Union Station

Today we are about to mark off another bucket list item by taking an Amtrak Journey from Portland to Los Angeles. However, we won’t be able to officially mark it off until tomorrow night. That is because the train ride […]

10 Nov

livesimplenow 4 Comments Oregon, The Days Of The Trip cutters coffee lacey washington, Mountain Sun Brewery, Oregon visit, smiling and laughing, the power of a smile

With each passing day, we continue to be amazed at the incredible kindness, friendliness, and outright generosity of the people we meet along our journey’s path. I mean, it has truly been unbelievable! In an age where there is so […]

The Portland Buckeyes – A Little Taste Of Home, Day 62

09 Nov

livesimplenow 2 Comments Oregon, The Days Of The Trip Buckeyes, Football, Ohio State University, Oregon, Portland

Today we spent most of the morning in the city of Portland hanging out with some fellow Buckeyes. As many of you know, we are from the state of Ohio. And yes, although we love college football in general, we […]

08 Nov

livesimplenow 4 Comments Oregon, The Days Of The Trip Cannon Beach, Oswald State Park, pacific coastline, Pacific Ocean, Seaside Beach

What a day it was taking in the incredible views of the Oregon Coastline! We have had a near unbelievable stretch of sunny days the last few weeks on the trip. Especially when you consider we’ve ventured throughout Washington and […]

We Arrived On The Pacific Coast At the World’s Longest Beach – Day 60

07 Nov

livesimplenow 2 Comments The Days Of The Trip, Washington Long Beach, Pacific Ocean, TAB400, Washington

Today we headed southeast, not knowing that we would end up at the World’s Longest Beach. In fact, we had all intentions to spend the night in the small town of South Bend, Washington. A couple of days ago we […]

06 Nov

livesimplenow 3 Comments The Days Of The Trip, Washington life in a teardrop camper, living one year in a camper, nuCamp T@B 400 camper, Our nuCamp camper

The questions come every day on our trip, and they all have to do with one big subject : what is it really like living in a teardrop camper day to day? And the questions cover every aspect of the […]

Seattle Underground Tour, A Troll and Family – Day 58

05 Nov

livesimplenow 2 Comments The Days Of The Trip, Washington Family, Fremont, Seattle, Tour, Troll, Underground

Today, on our final day in Seattle, we were able to partake in a little history of how the town was built by taking the famous Seattle Underground Tour. And by underground, I don’t mean the dirt and gossip on […]

04 Nov

livesimplenow 2 Comments The Days Of The Trip, Washington Chihuly Garden and Glass, Chihuly Gardens, Chihuly Seattle, Dale Chihuly, Seattle, Space Needle, World Fair 1962

So many of the recommendations we received for the state of Washington included the phrase “you must-see Chihuly Garden and Glass!” And fortunately for us, we listened to that advice! It was truly an amazing experience for both of us, […]

A Visit To the Iconic Seattle Space Needle – Day 56

03 Nov

livesimplenow 8 Comments The Days Of The Trip, Washington Seattle, Space Needle, Washington

Long before we ever arrived in Seattle, we knew that a visit to the Space Needle was a must! And after visiting the area and spending the admission fee to head to the top, I have to admit, it was […]

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A Classic Train Ride! Our Ride On Amtrak’s Coast Starlight Train – Day 65

The Beginning of an Amtrak Journey on the Coast Starlight Train – Day 64

The Amazing Kindness Of The People We Meet – The Power Of A Smile. Day 63

The Portland Buckeyes – A Little Taste Of Home, Day 62

The Incredible Beauty Of The Oregon Coastline In Full Color! – Day 61

We Arrived On The Pacific Coast At the World’s Longest Beach – Day 60

Living In A Teardrop Camper – What It’s Really Like! Day 59

Seattle Underground Tour, A Troll and Family – Day 58

A Dazzling Tour Of Chihuly Garden And Glass – Day 57

A Visit To the Iconic Seattle Space Needle – Day 56