Day 16-18 Seattle

Seattle As usual, we found food within an hour of check-in. We ventured out to Anthony’s for dinner, a riverside restaurant located in Everett. The Sunset Dinner for $24.95 was my choice, a selection of early dinners Monday through Friday, until 6:00 p.m. Each four-course dinner includes an appetizer, your choice of chowder or salad, entree and dessert. […]

Day 14-15: Abbey Creek Winery / Portland Area

Abbey Creek Winery Our introduction to Portland was a visit to Abbey Creek Winery in North Plains, Oregon. It was a perfect way to relax after several hours on the road. The wine tasting experience was an atmosphere of a weekend social event for those near and far, friends and strangers alike. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, […]

Day 13 – Hwy 1 to Redwood, CA

Cruising Highway 1 to Redwood National and State Parks We decided to take the scenic route from San Francisco along the coastline to Redwood. Highway 1 is a beautiful coastal view of the Pacific, yet total brake killer. I was getting sea sick without being on the open seas. The winding road was like a […]

Day 12 – San Francisco

San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO! We made it to one of my ‘Living List’ locations. I say ‘Living List’ because I don’t like the sound of ‘Bucket List’ — implies you are ready to kick it at any moment, and that’s not how we are trying to live. I think Yvonne has also changed her terminology […]

Day 11 – Death Valley to Sequoia, CA

The Drive to Sequoia The scenery is beautiful but wifi is limited. I guess this is nature’s way of making sure we pay attention to our surroundings. Our cell phone service was nonexistent until we departed Sequoia — and we have Verizon! So be prepared to enjoy your vacation as it is meant to be, […]

Day 10 — Las Vegas to Death Valley

Driving to Death Valley If you are traveling the remote highways of Death Valley National Park, please have water stocked, radiator fluid filled, and gas in the tank! It is HOT like a Carolina Reaper and DRY like my throat while climbing uphill at the Grand Canyon! But it is a ride worth taking. […]

Day 7-9 Grand Canyon, AZ to Las Vegas, NV

Leaving the Grand Canyon One of the most important things to remember while traveling west is the change in gas prices. When I left South Carolina, the average gas price was $2.49. As we were making our way to Las Vegas, we stopped at a gas station and this is what I saw about […]