Canada 2011

Well, to answer that question (nobody there?): no, they are there. Especially during rush hour! But let’s start in the beginning … September 7th is my dad’s birthday, and since it’s also my parents’ last day of their trip and with us, we go out for breakfast at IHOP just a few miles from the KOA we spent the last night. It’s 7:30am … (what was that about sleeping in on vacations?). While Rainer & Heidi then take off to … Read More

We’re quickly approaching the Canadian border … and that means no more cell service for us! It’s wifi or bust for the next few days! Stay tuned!

8:44am appeared in the clock in our trailer as Andrea opened one eye as she awoke this morning.  “Oh my god!” she said jumping out of bed.  It was much needed rest as we’re adjusting to being on vacation. As we opened up the door of our little trailer, Hoh Rainforest was quiet, the morning sun shining through the thick trees, and the temperature was perfect. After breakfast with Rainer & Heidi, we packed everything up and took off on … Read More

Sleeping in with the sounds of the Pacific Ocean being the only noise out there is a nice thing! And although that makes for a late start, we’re off before too late, heading up north on Hwy 101 towards Olympic National Park. Not a lot of towns along the way (no cities for sure), but quite some interesting sights (if you can call them that … almost-abandoned towns, picturesque drives, trailer towns, green lush land along the ocean, … After … Read More

On day 3, we woke up at and started our journey at Diamond Lake just north of Crater Lake. It was basically a long drive starting above 5000ft, down the mountain to I5. We were getting great mileage during that leg. We made it to Eugene where we fueled up. It was our last gas stop in Oregon where you’re not allowed to gas up yourself…no self serve here. We then hit Portland, took a left and headed northwest to … Read More