As I think this morning of all I’ve done since the last blog post a few days ago, my mind spins a bit. Fortunately I have the pictures still to remember it all. After my visit to Winthrop I continue on highway 20 through the North Cascades. I try to go on a hike that someone recommended, but the whole trail is still covered in snow. After sinking knee deep into the snow and losing track of the path several times, I decide to turn around. I don’t mind walking in the snow, but I don’t feel like getting lost in the snow with the possibility of bear encounters. So, I just enjoy the beautiful scenery from my car.
Author: Edwin
The joy of the roadtrip
It’s always nice to be with grandma, the days fly by as usual. Grandma is right when she tells me on the last day that it was too short, but I still have a lot of traveling left to do. On Thursday I hit the road again, heading west in the direction of Washington.
Visiting American friends and family
The other day my parents called to see how I’m doing, because I hadn’t posted anything for about a week. It amazes me that it has been more than a week indeed, the days have flown by.
Peaceful Oregon
There is something interesting about crossing the border from California to Oregon. Somehow it all feels a bit more peaceful. It gets a bit quieter and emptier.
Back to the coast
The days at Lake Tahoe are very relaxing. Despite that I spend quite some working while I’m there, it’s a nice break from driving and hiking.
Hiking with a friend and relaxing at Lake Tahoe
Monday morning I text with my friend Ana to meet the old fashion way: agreeing on a location and a time and just be there. It’s because I have no cell service in Yosemite park, so when I drive into the park I have no way of communicating anymore.
Weekend of sunshine in LA and snow in Yosemite
Saturday is a great day. After a few hours at the M Street coffee place the weather clears up and it gets nice and sunny outside. On the map I saw a park nearby where I can go for a hike.
Enjoying the Here & Now
For the first time since I’m here, I wake up by the alarm clock at 5am instead of just before it goes off. I must have been tired from all the hiking and driving yesterday. For a moment I stay in bed, thinking about where to go from here. To be honest, I feel a bit stuck this morning. I don’t want to follow the coast as first planned and heading straight north to the parks is probably not a good idea, because of the rain and snow going on there.
Driving 200 miles for a sandwich and a change of plans
It’s Friday morning and I wake up nice and early in my car parked at the usual place in Hollywood. I know what I’d like to do this morning, hike to Griffith Observatory. It’s a nice climb up the mountain through the park.
Another day in LA & Hollywood
It is Thursday today and I’ve been almost a week in America. It’s been only seven days, but it feels way longer ago that I’ve left the Netherlands. Probably because I’ve been doing a lot and already had so many great experiences.