Japanese Gardens and Ice Cream were the featured activities of the day. I want the Japanese Garden all to myself for just an hour every day. I really don't think that's too much to ask. I want to sit meditation in either the raked gravel garden or on the hidden bench in the moss with … Continue reading Last Full Day in Portland
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Pacific City to Portland
We left our great VRBO in Pacific City this morning, but last night we watched the sun set into the ocean (which is unusual for us East Coasters who only see the sun rise over the ocean.) It was cold out there, at least for me who has the blood of a snake. But well … Continue reading Pacific City to Portland
Kiwanda and Kites: Pacific City: Day 2
On the beach this morning a man was making bubbles: Obie had never been on sand. He is not a fan: Save me, Dad: G stayed with Obie while Scott, Emily and I climbed the dune. We are the 3 little dots on the left at the top: We flew the … Continue reading Kiwanda and Kites: Pacific City: Day 2
Pacific City. Day 2
Pacific City is soft sand dunes and dogs and surfers in full hypothermia gear. Pacific City is icy water and cold beer and hot coffee. Pacific City is horsehoes and ice cream and Farmers Markets and fire pits. Pacific City is the US Open and gimlets and burgers on the grill. This is me practicing … Continue reading Pacific City. Day 2
Pacific City, OR Day 1
Our VRBO here in Pacific is what Emily calls "fancy." Scott says that's just because the cabinets hang straight. This is Obie's first time sleeping away from home. And Dude's, too. (Dude is the chihuahua.) This is the "fire drill" trip for their Alaskan cruise in a few weeks. After we settled in, we went … Continue reading Pacific City, OR Day 1
Portland. Day 1
He's getting used to us. Here is G feeding him breakfast: And Dude begging. Then we went and scoped out the new house and the new neighborhood. There's a playground practically in their backyard. Obie is a bit too young for anything but the baby swings, so I tried out the rest of it … Continue reading Portland. Day 1
I paid $3.99 so you could read this
Getting up at 3:30 wasn't so bad. And even though it was foggy as hell driving to the airport, got there without hitting a deer. (I am the only person I know who has never hit a deer. The streak continues.) My luggage weighed 32.9 lbs. I won "the lightest luggage" contest among my travel … Continue reading I paid $3.99 so you could read this
The Alarm is set for 3:30 AM
Our flight leaves at 7 AM tomorrow morning which means we have to be there by 6, which means we have to leave here by 5, which means we have to get up before the ass-crack of dawn. It's okay though. I'd rather do it this way than get in to Portland at 10 PM. … Continue reading The Alarm is set for 3:30 AM
How did I ever pack before Packing Cubes??
Today I packed for my trip to Oregon. I must say, I am a huge fan of packing cubes. Omg. I love these things. Here is a week's worth of stuff, including beach clothes all ready for the suitcase. When I get to the hotel, my pajamas and robe and all the stuff I need … Continue reading How did I ever pack before Packing Cubes??
Real Bloggers Blog in Airports
This is my second attempt at posting today. The first was 3 hours ago in the Charlottle airport, and now I am trying again at Gate F22 in Philly. This gate has, no lie, 10 seats, so I am parked in Gate 21 which has 20 seats. We have left the land of palm trees … Continue reading Real Bloggers Blog in Airports
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