Before we get into the Missoula portion of Day 16, I wanted to address a few things about traveling with Tako. I was asked by a fellow road-tripper (who doesn’t have a dog) if I’ve had trouble finding dog-friendly places to stay or eat anywhere I’ve been. The short answer: no, not so far. The … More Road-Tripping With a Dog
I’m separating Day 16 into two posts because Idaho should have its own showcase. I booked a hotel in Coeur d’Alene solely to break up the drive from Seattle to Missoula (CDA was cheaper than Spokane), and I got so much more out of today than that. I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon … More Day 16 (Part 1): Coeur d’Alene, Cataldo & Wallace
Late last night, Ashwini and I were watching a movie, when I discovered something stuck in Tako’s paw between the pad and his toes. Knowing one of us was going to pitch a fit about the removal process, I crept off to my room hoping to avoid a scene. I thought Tako would be uncomfortable; … More Day 15: Eastern Washington & Coeur d’Alene
I’m officially leaving the Pacific Northwest behind. I can’t quite decide why I’m so nervous about it, but part of me feels like this trip is really about to begin. Maybe it’s because I haven’t really left my comfort zone yet. Washington looks very much like Northern California. Everything is just a bit more here. The … More The Road So Far: Part 1
I woke up today (my last full day in Seattle!) before any of my friends, so I took Tako on a short early-morning hike along the Coal Creek Trail. I guess I’ve forgotten to mention until now that my friends live in a neighborhood that has a view of Mt. Rainier. They didn’t warn me … More Day 14: Newcastle
I danced so much last night that my abs hurt. Today, I planned to go to brunch with friends, pick up Tako, go for a short hike with him, and then make dosa & idli with Sumit & Ashwini and a couple of their friends. Except picking up Tako, nothing went as I had planned. … More Day 13: Seattle
Tako and I took it easy on Day 12 because Sumit, Ashwini & I were going to an all-night dance party. So we hung out at the house, caught up the blog, and then I took Tako to Paradise Pet Lodge. The plan was an overnight stay for him, with some playtime and grooming thrown … More Day 12: Seattle
Tako is officially an international pug! We were supposed to get up at 5 a.m. so I could get a solid five hours in Vancouver, but my alarm didn’t go off. Or, I suppose it did, but for some reason the phone only vibrated? Not sure. Either way, I didn’t wake up until 6 a.m.!!! … More Day 11: Vancouver & Ballard
My uncle messaged me on Facebook on Tuesday asking if I was going to make it to Vancouver. I thought he’s been spending the majority of his time in Thailand since getting married a few years ago to a Thai woman, so I never even thought to reach out to him when I was planning … More Day 10: Fremont & Downtown
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you know about the awfulness in Seattle on Day 10. I’m going to break it down here so that I don’t have to deal with it in the main post. All of Seattle shouldn’t be tainted by a few terrible people. — #1 Within 48 hours of … More Awfulness in Seattle
Not Quite Flying Solo 