A mild case of scenery burnout got into my veins this day. A few spots on the coast, marshlands, and twisting roads were at least as amazing as usual, likely even better. However, we had been doing this for quite a while now and had seen so much. Possibly too […]
Although Mecca at the end of our road had been Alaska, I had begun looking forward to seeing the Washington and Oregon coasts as well. The trip’s farthest point had gone the way of the intercoastal ferry, but the aesthetic highlights were rocking and waving around Washington. The coast with […]
After being up late with Osa the night before, the early morning arrival in Seattle was way too early-morning. Since we were jumping ship, I didn’t even have the chance to make a nap appointment. I knew I’d be dodging an eighteen wheeler or two. That did not literally happen, […]
Another day rolling on the ferry, slowly up and down and side to side. Another day hanging out. Yup. Time for a nap. Time to get to the bathroom. Time to straighten up my sleeping bag. Uh oh. That took exertion. Time for another nap.
The sleeping became better each night, […]
The days, times, and places on the ferry ride were already blurring together. I was trying to remember what happened this day as opposed to the day before, or simply just what happened. The captain and crew were taking care of the important jobs. I was responsible for personal hygiene […]
After a cool night of off and mostly on sleep, I was awakened by a violin. My groggy yet inquisitive mind first asked what that screeching moan was. After the fog cleared in my head, I realized its origin and looked around for the rude jerk. Some lady who – […]
Dad knew exactly where he wanted to go: back to the Bayshore. That was the family-run operation where we previously stayed, overlooking Kluane Lake. He really enjoyed the atmosphere and people in these places, and a good breakfast was on the agenda.
The mother (cooking) and daughter (fixing, waitressing, and serving) […]