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- Day 1
- Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:54 PM
- ⛅ 91 °F
- Altitude: 3,911 ft
United StatesHag Hill31°47’48” N 106°24’9” W
Landed!
June 7, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
After a full day of work and travel, I finally made it to New Mexico.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:30 AM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 3,888 ft
- United StatesTortugas Arroyo32°15’41” N 106°45’22” W
Rise and shine!
June 8, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Started off my first morning in Las Cruces with a 6 am run! Watching the sun rise over the mountains is always my favorite.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 11:27 AM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 5,308 ft
- United StatesCity of Rocks State Park32°35’33” N 107°58’31” W
City of Rocks
June 9, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Took a break from working to visit the City of Rocks! One of my favorite places to visit as a kid. We had a run in with killer bees that brought our visit abruptly to an end.
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- Day 6
- Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 7:02 PM
- ☀️ 97 °F
- Altitude: 3,871 ft
- United StatesQ-38 Water Well32°15’57” N 106°45’35” W
Mini Family Reunion
June 12, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
We had family come visit us from Phoenix yesterday. It was a day full of food and lots of laughs! We only get together about once every 10 years.
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- Day 9
- Tuesday, June 15, 2021
- ☀️ 90 °F
- Altitude: 3,871 ft
- United StatesQ-38 Water Well32°15’57” N 106°45’35” W
NM Check In
June 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Soaking up my last few days with my Omi. Right before this picture she said “throw me your leg!” Love her and her silliness.
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- Day 10
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:26 PM
- 🌙 86 °F
- Altitude: 3,871 ft
- United StatesQ-38 Water Well32°15’58” N 106°45’35” W
Pecans, pecans, and more pecans
June 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
Spending my last few night cracking nuts and practicing my German. One bowl of pecans takes two hours!
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- Day 12
- Friday, June 18, 2021 at 7:00 AM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- United StatesLos Angeles Downtown34°1’41” N 118°14’48” W
ELP to PDX
June 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Headed to the airport at 3 this morning for my early flight. Had a pit stop at LAX for my connecting flight. It was so foggy when we got in you could barely see across the runway.
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- Day 12
- Friday, June 18, 2021 at 12:53 PM
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 712 ft
- United StatesVista House45°32’22” N 122°14’39” W
Portland Day 1
June 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Hit the ground running as soon as I got into Portland. We went on a scenic drive by the Columbia River, visited the Rose Garden, and ended with one of the best views of the city. I am still not overRead more
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- Day 13
- Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 164 ft
- United StatesSunnyside School Park45°30’43” N 122°37’47” W
Portland by Foot
June 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Spent the day walking around Portland. Sticking our head in different shops, Powell’s books which is the largest used book store in the world, and hand an amazing lunch at a farm to table ThaiRead more
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- Day 13
- Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 617 ft
- United StatesJapanese Gardens45°31’9” N 122°42’32” W
Portland Japanese Garden
June 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Went to the famous historic Japanese garden this afternoon. Portland has a sister city in Japan and this garden is supposed to symbolize their friendship.
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- Day 14
- Sunday, June 20, 2021
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- United StatesKramer Point45°53’24” N 123°57’40” W
Cannon Beach
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Visited the beach today for my first Pacific Northwest beach experience. We on a long hike down to the beach and saw some incredible capes. When you have the beach and the mountains together, you getRead more
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- Day 15
- Monday, June 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 335 ft
- United StatesPeasley Canyon47°18’24” N 122°15’43” W
Stop 1: Mt. Saint Hellen
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Spending my day driving up to Seattle from Portland. My first quick pit stop was Mt Saint Helen which is actually a volcano. If you look closely you can see it in the distance.
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- Day 15
- Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:54 AM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 4,518 ft
- United StatesFrog Heaven46°46’40” N 121°45’42” W
Stop 2: Mt. Rainer National Park
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
This stop took my breath away. I’m going to let the pictures do the talking.
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- Day 15
- Monday, June 21, 2021 at 7:11 PM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesPortage Bay47°38’38” N 122°18’54” W
Sleeping in Seattle
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
After a day of driving I am officially in Seattle! An early morning at 2 weeks of traveling has finally caught up with me. I’m settling in early tonight with some REAL Asian food from a TaiwaneseRead more
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- Day 16
- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 8:00 AM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- United StatesWaterfront Park47°36’31” N 122°20’27” W
Pikes Place Market
June 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Explored downtown Seattle this morning. Grabbed a coffee at the original Starbucks, snagged a famous pierogi from a mom and pop shop, and explored all the shops and stands around the market. At theRead more
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- Day 16
- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 177 ft
- United StatesChihuly Garden and Glass47°37’14” N 122°20’57” W
Space Needle and Seattle Skyline
June 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Took a ride on the Farris wheel and saw Seattle from the sky. I also got a glimpse of the space Needle on my way to Chihuly gardens.
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- Day 16
- Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 154 ft
- United StatesChihuly Garden and Glass47°37’14” N 122°21’2” W
Chihuly Garden and Glass
June 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Next stop was Chihuly Gardens. Dave Chihuly was a famous glass artist who has made some incredible work. His museum blew me away.
