I was originally going to begin this post with some clever poetic phrase about the marvel of our feet and their ability to take us to so many delightful places, but then, I couldn't help but get distracted by the hilarity of how many shoes I brought on this week-long trip. (And the above pictures only show 3 of the 5 pairs I brought along.) Women are funny; each occasion calls for a totally different foot-attire.
Now back to my first thought...
Read MoreThe first place we stayed, and one of my favorites on the trip was up in northern California: Mary Smith Campground on Lewiston Lake.
This campground has only 17 units, for tents only – no trailers here. I grew up camping in a pop-up tent and I'm sure some day I'll return to a more glamorous version of camping, but for now, I enjoy our little tent and it was nice to look around at our surroundings and see others doing the same...
Read MoreAfter a much needed adventure, we're back home in San Luis Obispo. We decided that even though we could have stayed on the road for weeks on end, we are glad to be home. I truly do appreciate where I live even more when I go away. The Central Coast of California is quite spectacular, much more dry than what the north has to offer, but filled with the shining sun, many outdoor activities, happy people, and best of all, clear skies.
David would ask me occasionally throughout the trip, "Could you see us living here?" Most of the time my reply was a solid "No." except for...
Read MoreDavid and I decided it was imperative we finish out summer with a good, long camp trip somewhere absolutely gorgeous. It didn't take long for us to pick Oregon as our beautiful destination.
This past month has had me so excited to get on the road. I'm pretty sure I've asked David every week if we could just leave "now!" I wanted to start the planning process early, knowing it would extend the trip by allowing us to enjoy the weeks leading up rather than them feeling long and dismal in the anticipation of leaving...
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