Sunrise, sunset, Sunrise, sunset Swiftly flow the days...

Waking up with the sunrise ...

This life is hard!

Yes! I KNOW, allow me to bring out the smallest violin in the world...

I know, but hear me out. I know I am choosing to travel this way. I am choosing to experience each day. The fact that I am choosing this nomad lifestyle does not negate the fact thar this life is hard. Everyday requires planning and consideration. Do I have enough water? Will I find restroom along the way? Where is the next gas station? Is it safe to park my car here overnight? Is it legal? Will I get in trouble for loitering while updating my blog at the parking lot of the coffee place?

The rewards are immeasurable and the satisfaction I am getting in return will supply me with good will and energy for years to come! Still my admiration and respect goes out to all who do this full time. Either by choice or by circumstances - you deserve lots of respect for all the little daily accomplishments that allow you to survive the nomad lifestyle.

Now, to share some of those fruits of my labor!

North West Oregon - the coast where Lewis and Clark finally got to "lands end"

(Made coffee in the woods!! Using my stove and handy camping mug)

Crater Lake - I met two guys at the overlook here. They had been walking for FIVE weeks! It jus so happens that earlier that day I was craving fresh fruit and I stopped at a grocery store. Got four oranges and four bananas to bring with me and a pound of grapes. I saw these guys eating protein bars and talking about their plans for the day. The place they were heading for the night is closed for the season... so being the busy body that I am, I told them about the place being closed. I also figured, if after 15 days in the road I was ready for real food, they would too... so I offered them the oranges and bananas - also some cheese crackers... they call it "trail magic" when something nice happens if by magic. My fresh fruit was "trail magic" for them! I also gave them some of my Maine - fresh spring water supply since they were running low. I wish them good luck and exchanged our "insta" info. I do hope they are safe and accomplish their journey successfully!

This place was suggested by a friend from Facebook ... as I am working my way down to Cali, let me know if you have any suggestions like this!!

On to California! I am visiting Lava fields national monument and going caving!! I just asked google for "national parks" near me and found it... :)

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