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  • Whales Ho!

    As the title implies, I went in search of whales, on a tour boat (Puget Sound Express) with 25 other people. I’m not exactly Ishmael, but it sure was fun to be on the hunt. Our spears and harpoons are digital cameras. Our whaling boat is a catamaran that can go 40 knots. Our route…

  • I Can See Canada From My Hike!

    Olympic National Park does not disappoint. Kudos to our National Park Service for maintaining this magnificent space. Upon my arrival at the entrance to the park, 3 deer ambled out of the brush and were munching on grass or berries. I literally went slack-jawed and fumbled for my camera. I was wide-eyed in wonderment. A…

  • Fear, bye!

    Hello dear ones. I have not posted in a while. I’ve been visiting with family and enjoying that time. Not being on the road and covering miles is a nice change as well. Will be here for a while longer and soak up some more good family vibes! Thanks to my niece and her family…

  • Home, home on the road…

    Over 3000 miles travelled in 7 weeks and I am in the Seattle area for an extended visit with family. It is nice to be in a familiar place where I know some of the roads, where things are, and have people to visit. I love all the new things I see in between my…