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)
Not Quite Flying Solo 