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Category: Exploring the USA

Mini RT Series – three

Pop quiz: what is Oregon’s state fossil? Metasequoia, of course.

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Mini RT series – two

Day two we headed east and then dropped south from the Columbia River Gorge to explore the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

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Mini RT Series – one

It was his idea to enlist my help in a road trip.

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Ok fine, we did what everyone else does

It was not until my fourth day in New Orleans did I finally set foot for the very first time in the French Quarter, and walk down Bourbon Street, and drink too much, and eat beignets. But first we went to Treme. Today we skipped breakfast and hit Dooky Chase’s for an early lunch so […]

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Swamp Gators and Antebellum Cane Plantation

We were most excited about the alligators.

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Cemetery escape in New Orleans

I am one of the lucky few who got out again, after being shut up in a cemetery for the night. But let me start at the beginning. I’m in New Orleans for a quick trip with a friend. The trip was my idea. He loves the city and I’ve never seen it, so I […]

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On a trail again

On the trail is where I find my bliss.

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The sun returns

The draw here is the blue-green clay and weathered formations that tower up from the trail.

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Totality

And then, blam! A distinct change in light and temperature.

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Ballard Locks

I recommend the Ballard neighborhood to any Seattle visitors.

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