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Around the World in 1976
From time to time my dad took an old globe from the shelf and gave it a good spin. He’d close his eyes and stop it with his finger. This was how we daydreamed about our next journey. I was nine years old when my family made a trip completely around the Northern Hemisphere from January to June 1976. It didn’t seem to make any difference in my education to be pulled out of the middle of the 4th grade. We packed some of our schoolbooks but never opened them. We were too busy le
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Aug 2825 min read
Greenwater Lakes Trail
Washington State, Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410 The Greenwater Lakes trail offers a variety of destinations, Greenwater Lakes, Lost Lakes, Echo Lake and Corral Pass. The hike/walk to each of the Greenwater Lakes is very kid-friendly and shady on a hot day. The hikes are longer and steeper past this point. On your way if you forgot anything, would like a snack or still need to get your National Forest Pass, stop by the Greenwater General Store. The trail follows
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Aug 281 min read
Tidy / Organized Travel
Thoughts from 55+ years of being responsible for my own packing Even when I was very young, the rule was you can only bring what you can carry. As a traveler, I’m constantly adjusting and sorting through my containers, cases, backpacks to find the best ones to support ease of accommodating my toiletries, clothes, jewelry, books/notebooks/computer/pillow. So, I can enjoy my trip without anything leaking or being too heavy/ awkward /bulky. I like to quickly sort through everyth
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Aug 283 min read
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