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 always shared that passion. The sound of rail car’s wheels gliding over the rails beneath […]
Category: The Days Of The Trip
The Beginning of an Amtrak Journey on the Coast Starlight Train – Day 64
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 down the Pacific Coast will take over 30 hours to complete. Although it is about […]
The Amazing Kindness Of The People We Meet – The Power Of A Smile. Day 63
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 much emphasis place on the negative, this trip has revealed a sweeter, more gentle world. […]
The Portland Buckeyes – A Little Taste Of Home, Day 62
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 are also Ohio State Football fans. And today, we decided to join the Portland Ohio […]
The Incredible Beauty Of The Oregon Coastline In Full Color! – Day 61
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 Oregon at a time when it should be raining here more often than not! But […]
We Arrived On The Pacific Coast At the World’s Longest Beach – Day 60
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 contacted a county park campground in this area to reserve a campsite. Unfortunately, they called […]
Living In A Teardrop Camper – What It’s Really Like! Day 59
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 topic imaginable. Are you comfortable inside? Do you two have enough room? What is it […]
Seattle Underground Tour, A Troll and Family – Day 58
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 how the city was made years ago. I literally mean underground. The sidewalks and streets […]
A Dazzling Tour Of Chihuly Garden And Glass – Day 57
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, and one we will never forget. Learning about Chihuly… It was so neat to learn […]
A Visit To the Iconic Seattle Space Needle – Day 56
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 money worth spent! However, after spending the first few days in the Seattle area, we […]