“May God bless you and may your bones bleach in these sands.” The Captain toasted his now wrecked ship, a haunting farewell to the vessel that had faced the untamed seas. Turning to his men, he held aloft a bottle of whisky, a grim yet resolute gesture in the face of adversity. “Boys,” he said, […]
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DeLaura Beach for the Night
He left the deserted beach behind, traversing a lily-covered bog as he ventured towards town, seeking the simple comfort of a hotdog from Costco. Little did he know, membership was the ticket to that savory delight, and the stone-faced sentinel at the door wasn’t budging. A faceless fortress of commerce, this part of Warrenton was […]
Beach Camping, Camp Rilea
Under the shadowy cloak of the night, he should have vanished from the coast, slipping into the abyss of the world’s troubles. But there he lingered, treading slowly along the hard-packed sand, as if drawn by an invisible force of uncertainty. The rhythmic cadence of the Pacific ocean’s white noise beckoned him, luring him into […]
The Quest for Birria Ramen Tacos
The day began in the bowels of an abandoned military bunker, a relic of forgotten wars. He emerged from the shadows, a lone figure silhouetted against the peak, his zero drop trail runners glided across damp moss and gnarled spruce and fir trees, shrouded in low-hanging clouds that seemed to grasp at him, threatening to […]
Cannon Beach to Tillamook Head
I Love the Oregon Coast! Even the road walk is scenic! Then you climb up from Haystack Rock and the beach, to the treeline, past Ecola Point to trek the Clatsop Loop Trail to the hiker camp on the way to Seaside. Lewis and Clark hated this hike, but this is one of my favorite […]
From Bend to Cannon Beach
From Bend to Portland, for Clyde’s and to hang out with the cool kids, then out to the coast. No plan, no place to stay, but the sunset was amazing so why not just stay on the beach for the night? #OCT #wandering
Time to Move On
Had a great time with family, floated the river almost every day, and ate way too much. But it’s time to head on up the road to see what there is to see. #goodtimes #greatpeople #ontheroadagain
New Tattoo!
New Tattoo!
Paulina Lake Hike
Great day hiking with family #Oregon #waterfalls
Umpqua National Forest
My train out of San Francisco was cancelled, but I went anyway, hoping for Amtrak to comp a hotel room for the night. They got the train running and I was able to get a great nights sleep in the Oregon forest, despite the mosquitoes. How’s my hair? #Oregon #wandering