Ships Parade in Portland, OR Our Stay in Milwaukie, OR Ships Parade Our DIL invited us to join them to see the 68th Christmas Ships Parade in Portland on the Willamette River on December 20, 2022. Despite the rain, many people were interested in seeing the ships decorated for Christmas. The event was organized and […]
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The Trolley Trail, Milwaukie, OR Our Stay in Milwaukie, OR Back to Oregon We returned to Oregon after moving two and a half years ago. We are staying in a cute Airbnb downtown Oak Grove, near Milwaukie, OR. It feels great to be back! Family and friends are within half an hour’s drive. I am
Saying Goodbye Again! Our Stay in Monterey, CA A long drive from Monterey, CA to Redding, CA. In two days, we drove from Monterey, CA, via Redding, CA, to Milwaukee, OR, a total of about 740 miles. We loved the no-hassle, pet-friendly Red Roof policy because we were accepted immediately without extra charges. With other
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Visiting Monterey, CA Our Stay in Monterey, CA A Short Stroll at The Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, CA Our stay in Monterey, CA, was planned as a short last-minute break during our long-distance drive back home to Oregon. The weather here in Monterey was dramatically different as we went from experiencing calm, clear blue
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Saying Goodbye Again! Our Stay in San Diego, CA Saying Goodbye to San Diego, and Driving to Monterey, CA. We thanked and said goodbye to San Diego’s welcoming Airbnb early in the morning. The days had flown by too soon. We realized we just saw a glimpse of what San Diego has to offer; however,
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Mission San Diego de Alcalá & Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Our Stay in San Diego, CA Mission San Diego de Alcalá We started the day with a visit to California’s first mission, the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769. The history of this National Historical Landmark is fascinating. The mission
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Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Our Stay in San Diego, CA Strolling Around @ Cabrillo National Monument Cabrillo National Monument is fantastic for several reasons. This southern end of the Point Loma Peninsula offers breathtaking views of San Diego, the bay, and the Pacific. The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson sailing to
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Strolling Around in San Diego, CA Our Stay in San Diego, CA Strolling Around in San Diego, CA Since we started our travels, this was the first time we deviated from the planned route to avoid the rainy weather in northern California. We decided to go to San Diego, CA, fifteen miles from the Mexican
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Wandering Around in The Sterling Area Our Stay in Sterling, UT An Advantageous Hike in the Arapeen After a good night’s sleep in our new comfortable bed, we felt refreshed and ready for a short neighborhood hike. At the end of the street, we stumbled upon the Snow Canyon Trail, leading us deeper into the
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Dead Horse Point State Park Our Stay in Sterling, UT Awe-Inspiring Vistas at Dead Horse Point Dead Horse Point is a beautiful mesa at 5,900 feet elevation. Here, you can look for miles into the canyons of Canyonlands National Park. At the edge of the mesa – we followed a scenic trail along the rim
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