We covered 324 miles (521 kilometers) today and both shattered by the time we finished for the day. We started our day by heading to the Humboldt National Park where we drove along the Avenue of the Giants. The Giants of course being the magnificent sequoias and west coast cedars to name but just two … More Fortuna to Petaluma – Huge Travel Day – 27th November

Specky, specky, specky – Australian translation to normal English – SPECTACULAR. Today was all about visiting the forest giants in Northern California which it is famous for. Before we start, we will mention for the umpteenth time that the weather was perfect yet again. This was our route for the day but unfortunately it doesn’t … More Trees, Trees and Bloody Big Trees – 26th November

We are being beach dwellers today. The purpose of taking this rather tortuous route down to Phoenix was so that we could drive the west coast road which has been one of those items on our bucket list. We have always heard so many positive things about this road and to live in North America … More Lincoln City to Crescent City, California – 25th November

Today was all about driving around Mt Hood and the Mt Hood National Forest. Standing at 11,239 feet (3,425 meters), Mount Hood is the highest point in Oregon and the fourth highest peak in the Cascade Range. It is also well-known for its geology, history, and natural environment as these characteristics have not only helped to … More Hood River to Lincoln City – 24th November

When we arrived at Astoria yesterday, the evening had already set in so didn’t pay very much attention to the view outside our motel window. This photo was taken from our room balcony. It kind of blew us away when we pulled the curtains back at 7.00am in the morning. The bridge in the background … More Astoria to Hood River – 23rd November

 Awoke to a right old pea souper this morning. We are very close to the coast which abuts onto the northeast Pacific ocean which sends a multitude of rain to this neck of the woods plus some severe weather. You have these majestic trees all along this coastal region that grow to hundreds of feet … More Washington to Oregon – 22nd November

Our first point of interest today was to head up Hurricane Ridge Road to the summit which we read had the most magnificent views of Mt Olympus……but alas….they had closed the road for maintenance and to add insult to injury, it was reopening on Friday in time for the Thanksgiving weekend – grrrrrr!! Instead we … More Port Angeles to Fork – 21st November

Very leisurely start with a sumptuous breakfast followed by a walk in the local forest which was just up the road from Sue and Darrells place. This is ultimate black bear country. In fact, the townhouse complex where Sue and Darrell live had their secured rubbish bin area broken into twice by bears who were … More Vancouver Bush Walk – 19th November

Calgary to Vancouver – 17-18th November 2023 As we are now going to stay in Canada whilst we still have Toque around, we have been scratching our heads as to how to cope with the long and dark winters. So, we have decided to try the experience of being a snow bird and follow the … More Our First Attempt at being Snowbirds