USA

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Why? Where? How? What?

Thursday, 1 Jun 2006 | Views [273] | Comments [5]

Why?   Where?   How?   What?   Oy, the planning, the preparations!   Never in any of the research that was done for this trip was there any kind or realistic idea of the magnitude of what’s involved in taking off at least 6 months from work/life.... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Bellingham to Port Orchard Day 1

Thursday, 1 Jun 2006 | Views [312] | Comments [1]

Bellingham to Port Orchard in Five Days May 15-19, 2006   Day 1 We had to take Jon’s van that he co-owns with brother Andy up to Bellingham for at least the duration of our trip which provided the perfect opportunity to take ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

The First of Many

Saturday, 27 May 2006 | Views [184]

A discussion during our shake down ride from Bellingham, May 2006. Where:   Outside on the sidewalk of a Texaco gas station/mini-mart eating Fig Newtons and Handi-Snacks cheese and crackers.   He said:   “My thoughts on riding in the ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

The Gist

Tuesday, 23 May 2006 | Views [190] | Comments [5]

We did it!   We saved our money, paid off our debt, sold our condo, one car and (almost) all of our belongings and found someone (my parents) to care for our cats for the next 7 months.   It was no easy feat!  So much more work went into this "... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase