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.
Friends, work and coffee
After I’ve visited the movie studios I drive to my friend Matt. I’m feeling a bit sad to leave Hollywood, but it’ll be fun to meet him again. The traffic is very busy and it turns out to be good that I left the movie studios on time. All five lanes of the interstate are packed with cars and it takes me a few hours to get to Matt’s house in Orange County.
Hollywood 🎥♥️
I had set the alarm a bit later this morning, because I went to bed so late last night, but happily I wake up about a quarter to five. I slept quite well the first night in the car and feel energized for my favorite hike, to the Hollywood sign. It’s still dark and a bit chilly outside when I start walking, but very soon it’s not cold anymore. The hike up to the sign is always a big climb. It’s very misty this morning which makes it a different experience than last time, I like it though.