Northern Bound There was not a single bad day, or even minute, as we rode north alone Chuckanut drive, down into Larrabee State Park, up into Bellingham, then along the water at Birch Bay before crossing the boarder into British Columbia, Canada. We made up the route as we went, not quite knowing where weContinue reading “Vancover Island”
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San Juan Islands
No matter how you slice it, the San Juan Islands are simply stunning. These islands tucked away in the far northwestern corner of the United States are just a stones throw away from Vancover Island, Canada. These steep and hilly islands are a biker’s paradise (or hell if you tend to shy away from hills).Continue reading “San Juan Islands”
Olympic Peninsula
Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) On Sunday afternoon, my brother and his girlfriend dropped Dana and I off at the KOA campground 10 miles east of Port Angeles. On Monday morning, we rode into P.A and caught the free Clallam County bus to Forks. From Forks we rode nine miles to the 3- Rivers Campground toContinue reading “Olympic Peninsula”
Shakedown Ride
Bremerton – Vashon Island – Bremerton As soon as I leave the house with all my bike gear to start a new adventure, all the stress and anxiety of everyday life melts away and I immediately feel at peace in the moment. This is exactly how I felt two days ago when I left BremertonContinue reading “Shakedown Ride”
Summer 2024
Next Adventure Note: This was sent out a few weeks ago but the link for subscribers was broken so most people did not receive it. If you already read it, please disregard this post. Thanks. Hello! The days are at their longest in the Pacific Northwest. Memorial Day, the summer solstice, and graduations have comeContinue reading “Summer 2024”
Coast of Norway – Eurovelo 1
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” ~ John Muir After following the Eurovelo 1 route along the coast of Norway for nearly two months, I decided to quietly leave the country from Bergen while I was still madly in love with herContinue reading “Coast of Norway – Eurovelo 1”
Nordkapp Riding South
“Instructions for living a life: Pay Attention Be astonished Tell about it.” ~ Mary Oliver All good trips include a few surprises. Mine started off with a few twists and turns that I hadn’t imagined, plus a rookie move on my part thrown in for good measure. The kinks are worked out and everything isContinue reading “Nordkapp Riding South”
Nordkapp, Norway 2023
This year I will fly to the most northern tip of Europe and the most northern town in the world to start my bike ride at Nordkapp, Norway. First I fly into Oslo on Icelandic Air and the next day I take a five hour flight with Nowegian Airlines to Tromso. From Tromso, I hopContinue reading “Nordkapp, Norway 2023”
Guatemala
The Many Colors of Guatemala I went back to visit Guatemala after too many years to count. Guatemala seems to be one of those countries where time stands still and where contradiction is an accepted part of life. It’s quaint and novel to those who visit. It offers beautiful colonial towns, ancient Mayan ruins, unspoiledContinue reading “Guatemala”
Mexico
A Trip Down Memory Lane Surprise! Here I am and it’s not even summer. I left my bike home for this adventure and came with a backpack. Since I worked online winter quarter, I decided to take a trip that I’ve been wanting to take for a long time. That trip was back to Merida,Continue reading “Mexico”