Tako was still exhausted from all the excitement and heat of Portland, so I decided to make Day 9 a rest day. It had nothing to do with the fact that I took two naps, had about thirteen phone calls to make, and needed to do laundry so badly that I was wearing my bikini … More Day 9: Seattlesque
We woke up when the sun started to rise around 5 a.m. Tako still wasn’t feeling well, unfortunately, and refused breakfast. So I tried taking him on a jaunt along the beach since walking in the water seemed to cool him off at least a little. He livened up a bit, splashed around in the … More Day 8: Forest Park & Seattle
I didn’t take many pictures during the day we spent on Sauvie because I was so distracted by anxiety. So this post is pretty text-heavy. I think I mentioned that I was worried about the heat the day before we even headed to the island. I texted my best friend about it. I called my … More Day 7: The Ugly (Portland & Sauvie Island)
We started the day with another trip to Cathedral Park, the off-leash area, and the tiny beach on the river there. Tako and I both adore that park. It’s really hard to beat. If we move to Portland after all of this is over (a high probability to be honest), then St. Johns is in … More Day 7: The Good (Portland & Sauvie Island)
I could live on the beach. I don’t mean in a house adjacent to a beach; though, sure, that would be great, too. I mean on the beach. I wouldn’t mind the sand being everywhere all the time. In fact, I take a perverse pleasure in finding sand in strange places, especially when you think … More Day 7: Portland & Sauvie Island (Preamble)
Tako is borderline passed out at all times from this heat. Poor pug. I’m not fairing very well, either, but my comfort zone is between 75-85F. (At temps lower than 75F, I always have a sweater handy.) So the heat doesn’t feel as extreme to me. Our first stop was Cathedral Park to check out … More Day 6: Portland
Everyone knew I was going to love Portland. People have been telling me for years I was going to love Portland. I’m going to tell you a secret, though: At first, I didn’t love Portland. I’m blaming Friday the 13th for this one, guys. Before we left Bend, we went on a mini food tour. … More Day 5: Goodbye Bend, Hello Portland
I love it here so much. We got up early yesterday morning to get out on the trails because I read they could get packed, and I’m so glad we left at 6:45 a.m. to get there. By the time we were leaving the park at 9:30 a.m., there was a line of cars (mostly … More Day 4: Bend
I was so excited to see McCloud, and not only because I was obsessed with Highlander as a child. I so wanted to hike around Castle Crags. But on my way to Tahoe, I started getting calls and texts from people, concerned about the smoke from the Klamathon fire. If it was just me, I’d … More Day 2: Fort Bidwell
I’m updating you from a lovely spot in Incline Village near Tahoe. I’m on my way out of town, and I needed coffee desperately because instant can only go so far. I.V. Coffee Lab is awesome. Free Wi-Fi, with dog friendly tables outside & a little hallway with couches that dogs can join you in … More Day 1: Tahoe & Concord (sort of)
Not Quite Flying Solo 