I can feel the tears of joy swell up as I see the Welcome to Oregon sign up ahead. It’s been a long journey to this point; not just in driving but planning the next chapter of my life. The western states always had a pull on my heart. Since…
It’s been two months since I started my 6 month solo road trip around the coastal route of the USA. I’ve been through 18 states and the Bahamas so far on my journey. I’ve traveled up the Pacific Coast Highway heading for Oregon. One of my last stops before crossing…
After hiking the scenic Point Lobos State Park I stay over night at the The Colonial Terrace in Carmel. I rely heavily on TripAdvisor for reviews, pictures and write ups. The quaint inn is just steps away from Carmel-by-the Sea City Beach. My room which is on the second floor is cozy with a…
9 am, January 22, 2015 I awake to a beautiful day. Today’s adventure is to continue driving up the Pacific Coast Highway (#PCH) taking in the sites and ending in Carmel. This is such a scenic highway, my favorite of all the roads I’ve driven. The car is packed and I take one…
January 12, 2015 After driving 6 hours from El Mirage, Arizona I’m at my next destination: The Dana on Mission Bay . Every time that I’m in San Diego I stay here, I love it. Maybe it has to do with the location; overlooking the marina and Mission Bay. Or maybe it’s the wonderful…
January 4, 2015; At 9am I say goodbye to my friend Cate in Centerville, Tennessee and head down the highway. I decide to take the Natchez Trace Parkway because of its scenic beauty. Part of my journey is to enjoy the back roads and see what’s off the beaten path. There’s woods…
December 24, 2014, After driving a harrowing 10 hours in lousy weather I’m almost at my destination: Centerville, Tennessee. I’m visiting my friend Cate who moved here from Massachusetts to be closer to her brother. Centerville is a sleepy town about an hour south of Nashville. She lives in a…
Day 32: 8 am. Sunday, December 21, 2014, I wake up from a wonderful night sleep at the Island Inn on Sanibel Island. The sun is shining and another lovely beach day. It’s just a few days before Christmas and I’m enjoying the last few warm sunny days. I love it.…
Day 23: Sailing on a Tall Ship to Rose Island Bahamas; part of my 6 month solo road trip adventure. It’s the last full day of the sailboat cruise and we are sailing to Rose’s Island near Nassau. It’s an interesting trip, plague with plumbing issues. One of the couples…
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