Back in Yarnell for a week then off to Oregon for a week. But first an hour drive to Prescott, 2 hour shuttle to PHX (Phoenix airport), and a 2 1/2 hour flight landing 4:30p local time. How long does it take you to get to the airport?
I really did want to take an extended road trip to Oregon and Washington, plus what I could see in Nevada on the way north, and a slow haul south along the coast. But, sometimes travel really is about the money. Bills still have to be paid at home. For me the added expense would be first the purchase of a cab-over camper, which I’m still looking for. Then there’s fuel costs, which I’ve seen dropping in Arizona with diesel under $4 and gas almost under 3/gallon. Not complaining but am surprised and wondering why. Maybe I should google that. So here’s the answer from GasBuddy.
I could take 1 1/2 months but…
This will be a busy and rather whirl wind trip. Friday we’ll zoom down on I5 from Portland then west just south of Roseburg to Bandon. 2 1/2 days in Bandon where Berta once lived will give us a chance to walk the beach and listen to the crashing waves, hopefully without gale force winds added to the predicted rain. Hope to take at least 2 days driving north on the coast to the Columbia River divide between Washington and Oregon. Not nearly long enough to stop at the multitude of beaches, lighthouses and quaint coastal towns. In fact looking for photos of the Oregon coast I realize it’s been Way too long (this shot from 2007). Then 2 days to visit friends, and family for Berta, in the area before we fly back to Phoenix.
Although I know we’ll have a great time, this is not my usual way to travel.
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You are so tall and slim and that silhouette makes you even more so! When we land in Dar it takes us almost two hours to get across the Dar Es Salaam traffic to our hotel. The next morning we do the reverse trip, taking the same time. UNLESS we leave the hotel at 4am for our flight at 6.30. Then we get there within about 20 minutes. Safe travels. Jo
Being I am short I love how the shadow makes me tall. We take the shuttle to avoid city traffic.
It does seem like a whirlwind trip, but will be marvelous nevertheless. Sure hope those storms have passed.
A little faster than my usual form of travel, but….
I too hope the storms pass. I’d really like to spend some time on the beach and not get soaking wet from rain.
Sometimes it is the destination 🙂 Even if it’s stormy, it will be such a great change of environment from the southwest (and South Africa I would think), that your soul will drink it all in. Have fun with the “not usual” and take lots of wonderful photos!
Thanks for the reminder Jodee. It will be awesome!
Love your shadow shot and that is a gorgeous 2007 shot. Time really does fly, that’s 7 years ago now. I so want to visit the PNW so your “unusual” trip will be a wonderful look for me at what you are seeing regardless of the weather. I’m really crossing my fingers about the storms but I know you will have a great time no matter. I am curious as to why you don’t just tow the 5th wheel and stay in various places for as long as you like rather than needing a truck camper.
Thanks Sherry. Not raining, yet. You’d love the lush green of the PNW. It’s just too expensive to tow the big 5er setting up and breaking down on my own. Plus it has a household fridge so no boondocking. I love it to live in but not so much for traveling.
That is a beautiful part of the coast and one Bob and I traveled a few springs ago (much rain). I remember the multitude of falls along the Columbia River Gorge. Will you go as far as Portland? Have some adventures and stay well.
Yes, it is gorgeous coast. Wish I had more time to enjoy it. Maybe tomorrow get a chance to visit the Gorge. Staying in Gresham, next to Portland, for two nights then down to Bandon for the weekend.
Have a wonderful trip!!! I’m glad you get to come at all, even if not your preferred travel method. And at least you’ll have time to walk on the beach. Have a wonderful time.
Maybe by next Fall you’ll have that camper and be able to spend more time.
You should have just made a longer trip of it. Any excuse to travel